111111Journal of Exploration
Tracking & Consents

Cookie Policy

Last Revised: December 28, 2024 • United States

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small alphanumeric text files stored on your computer or mobile hardware when you navigate internet sites. They allow servers to recognize returning sessions, protect against automated spam attacks, and preserve preferences across browsing sessions.

2. Our Deployment Rationale

At 111111, we deploy cookies strictly to ensure platform security, verify user consent preferences, and—only with your affirmative authorization—measure aggregate readership figures so we can gauge which editorial topics resonate most strongly.

3. Google Consent Mode v2 & Reader Choice

Our platform uses Google Consent Mode v2. Prior to your interaction with our consent banner, non-essential telemetry (including analytics and advertising cookies) remains in a default denied status. Only strictly necessary operational cookies remain active.

When you click "Accept All", the appropriate storage flags are updated to granted. You may revoke or modify these choices at any time by selecting the control situated in the website footer.

4. Cookie Categories Table

CategoryFunctional PurposeConsent Mode SignalDefault State
Strictly NecessarySite security, form validation, consent preservationsecurity_storage, functionality_storageGranted
AnalyticsAggregated traffic estimation and reading durationanalytics_storageDenied
AdvertisingTargeted delivery and conversion validationad_storage, ad_user_data, ad_personalizationDenied
PersonalizationTheme and category filter memorypersonalization_storageDenied

5. Specific Cookie & Storage Registry

IdentifierOrigin / ProviderPrimary PurposeLifespan
111111_cookie_consent111111 (First Party)Preserves reader's consent selections in localStorage12 Months
_gaGoogle AnalyticsCalculates visitor session parameters (denied until accepted)24 Months
_ga_*Google AnalyticsPreserves session state across page navigation24 Months
_gcl_auGoogle AdSense/AdsAd conversion and measurement90 Days

6. Browser-Level Cookie Management

In addition to our on-page controls, all standard browsers (Apple Safari, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge) let you inspect, filter, or erase stored cookies through their Privacy and Security preference panels. Blocking all cookies outright may disrupt specific layout preferences.

7. Third-Party Governance

For more details on how Google processes telemetry data when consent is granted, visit Google’s Privacy and Terms documentation.

8. Revisions to this Declaration

We may refresh this registry as technological frameworks evolve. We encourage periodic review of this page.

9. Inquiries

Should you have questions regarding our cookie implementation, contact our team at [email protected].

Data Privacy & Consent

We use essential cookies for platform security, and optional telemetry to improve editorial narratives. Manage your preferences below or accept our standards under US privacy laws.