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Cookie Policy

Last updated: October 2026

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help us provide a functional and personalized experience.

Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies (Always Active)

Cookie | Purpose | Duration

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ep_session | Admin session authentication | 24 hours

ep_cookie_consent | Stores your cookie preferences | 1 year

__cf_bm | Cloudflare bot protection | 30 minutes

Analytics Cookies (Only With Your Consent)

We use Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors use the site. It is loaded only after you choose "Accept All" in the cookie banner. If you choose "Essential Only", Google Analytics is not loaded at all.

Cookie | Purpose | Duration

--------|---------|----------

_ga | Google Analytics — distinguishes visitors | 2 years

_ga_* | Google Analytics — keeps session state | 2 years

Our One of One pages also use Cloudflare Web Analytics, which does not use cookies.

Third-Party Cookies

When you watch YouTube videos on our Journal page, YouTube may set their own cookies governed by Google's Privacy Policy.

Managing Your Cookies

You can manage cookies through:

• Our cookie consent banner (shown on first visit)

• The "Cookie Settings" link in the footer — change or withdraw your consent at any time

• Your browser settings — you can block or delete cookies at any time

Note: Disabling essential cookies may affect site functionality.

Contact

Questions about our cookie use? hello@elpirate.com

Last updated: October 2026