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Cookie Policy
Effective date: 1 January 2026. This page explains the browser storage and cookies used by this site.
What the site stores
The website uses local storage to remember the cookie-banner choice you make. The value is stored in your browser under the key atlas-cookie-choice. It records a preference such as acceptance, rejection or opening preferences; it is not used to identify you, build an advertising profile or measure visits. The banner’s Preferences action stores the preference choice and dismisses the banner. There is no separate settings panel because the site does not currently offer optional analytics or advertising features.
The site does not itself set analytics, advertising or functional preference cookies. A browser may also receive technical cookies or similar storage from the hosting environment or external image provider. Such third-party behavior is controlled by those services and may change. This website does not use analytics tools, and does not claim analytics identifiers are set.
Categories
| Category | Purpose | Example | Typical duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential | Core functionality | Cookie preference | Session / persistent |
| Analytics | Usage measurement | Analytics identifier | Varies |
| Functional | Remember preferences | Display preference | Varies |
Only the essential browser preference described above is implemented by this site. Analytics and separate functional cookies in the table are category examples for clarity; this site does not set them. The local storage preference persists until you clear it or browser storage is otherwise removed. It is not a cookie, but browser settings can manage or delete it.
Managing your choice
Use the banner buttons to record a choice. You can also remove the saved preference through your browser’s site data or local storage controls. Clearing it causes the banner to appear again on a later visit. Blocking all storage may prevent the site from remembering your choice, while the pages remain readable.
Browser-level controls
Most current browsers provide cookie and site-data controls in Settings or Preferences. In Chrome, open Settings, then Privacy and security, then Site settings or Third-party cookies; use the site data controls to remove stored information. In Firefox, open Settings, Privacy & Security, then Cookies and Site Data, where you can manage or clear data. In Safari, open Settings or Preferences, select Privacy, and manage website data. In Microsoft Edge, open Settings, Privacy, search and services, then choose the option to clear browsing data or manage cookies. Browser menus and wording may change between versions. Consult your browser’s help documentation for current instructions.
Deleting data may remove saved site preferences and other site data. Blocking third-party requests may affect externally hosted images, but not the editorial text. The cookie-banner buttons do not override browser-level controls.
Changes and contact
We may update this page if website storage changes or applicable requirements change. The effective date will be revised when appropriate. For questions about this policy or privacy, contact [email protected] or use the contact page. For broader information about information handling, read the Privacy Policy.