Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 2025

This policy explains how Mentone Sculpture uses cookies and similar technologies on our editorial platform to enhance your reading experience.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They allow us to recognize your device and remember your preferences during your visit and in future sessions. Cookies help us understand how our content is used and improve your reading experience.

We use cookies transparently and only for purposes that enhance your interaction with our editorial content.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly. They enable basic functionality such as page navigation and access to secure areas of our site.

Expiration: Session-based

Preference Cookies

These cookies remember your choices to provide a personalized reading experience. They store preferences such as language selection, text size, and layout preferences.

Expiration: Up to 1 year

Analytics Cookies

We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our editorial content. This helps our editorial team create better articles and improve site navigation. Data is anonymized and aggregated.

Expiration: Up to 2 years

Security Cookies

These cookies help protect against fraud and maintain the security of our platform. They verify user sessions and prevent unauthorized access.

Expiration: Session-based

How We Use Cookies

Enhancing User Experience: Cookies help us remember your reading preferences and article interests to tailor content recommendations.
Analytics and Improvement: We analyze how readers navigate our site and which articles are most popular to improve our editorial offerings.
Security: Cookies help us maintain platform security and detect suspicious activity.
Session Management: Cookies keep you logged into your reader account and maintain your session as you navigate our editorial content.

Complete Cookie List

Cookie Name	Type	Purpose	Duration
SESSION_ID	Essential	Maintains user session	Session
LANGUAGE_PREF	Preference	Stores language preference	1 year
LAYOUT_MODE	Preference	Remembers layout preferences (light/dark mode)	1 year
FONT_SIZE	Preference	Stores preferred text size for articles	1 year
ANALYTICS_ID	Analytics	Anonymous visitor analytics and aggregated usage data	2 years
ARTICLE_HISTORY	Preference	Tracks recently read articles for recommendations	90 days
SECURITY_TOKEN	Security	CSRF protection and security verification	Session

Managing Your Cookies

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:

View cookies stored on your device
Delete specific cookies or all cookies
Block cookies from specific sites
Set preferences for accepting future cookies

Please note that disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality.

Third-Party Tools

You can also use browser extensions and online tools to manage cookies across multiple websites. These tools provide centralized control over your cookie preferences.

Do Not Track

If your browser supports "Do Not Track" signals, we respect your privacy preferences. However, some features may not work optimally with these settings enabled.

Third-Party Content and Cookies

Our editorial platform may include embedded content from third-party providers (such as video hosting, social media, or mapping services). These providers may set their own cookies when you interact with their content.

We are not responsible for third-party cookies. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these services:

• YouTube cookies (if video content is embedded)
• Social media platform cookies (if sharing widgets are present)
• Analytics service cookies (if third-party analytics are used)

Policy Updates

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date.

Your continued use of our editorial platform following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

Questions About Our Cookie Policy?

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please reach out to our editorial team.

Mentone Sculpture

Leinevegen 298, 6094 Leinøy, Norway

London, United Kingdom

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