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Cookie Policy

Effective Date: 1 November 2026 · Version 1.0 — Last Updated: 2026-11-01

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that a website places on your device to make it work, remember your choices and understand how the site is used. Some cookies are essential; others are optional and only set with your consent.

2. Cookies We Use

NameProviderTypePurposeDurationParty
cookie-consentWorld of PenguinsEssentialStores your cookie preferences so the banner is not shown again12 monthsFirst-party
sessionWorld of PenguinsEssentialMaintains basic site functionality and security during your visitSessionFirst-party
pref_langWorld of PenguinsFunctionalRemembers display preferences such as region6 monthsFirst-party
_analyticsAnalytics providerAnalyticsMeasures page views and site usage in aggregate24 monthsThird-party
_campaignAdvertising providerAdvertisingMeasures the performance of any promotion of our content12 monthsThird-party

3. Consent Mechanism

When you first visit, a banner lets you Accept All, Reject Non-Essential, or Customize your choice by category. Essential cookies are always active because the site cannot work without them. You can change or withdraw your consent at any time by clearing this site's cookies in your browser, which will bring the banner back.

4. Managing Cookies in Your Browser

You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings:

  • Chrome — Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
  • Firefox — Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari — Settings → Privacy → Manage Website Data
  • Edge — Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies

For more general guidance, see allaboutcookies.org.

5. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy as our use of cookies changes. The current version and its "Last Updated" date are always shown at the top of this page.

6. Contact

Questions about cookies can be sent to [email protected]. See also our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.