[ cookie-policy.html ] last updated: 15 July 2025

Cookie Policy

This page explains what cookies are, which ones we use on synapsi.blog, what each type does and how you can manage your preferences. We aim to use as few cookies as the site needs to function.

[ what are cookies ]

Cookies are small text files that a website places in your browser when you visit. They are sent back to the website on subsequent visits, which allows the site to remember certain things about you — like whether you have already accepted the cookie notice.

Cookies do not run code and cannot access other files on your device. They are used for things like keeping you logged in, understanding how a page is being used and remembering your preferences.

[ cookies we use ]

// essential cookies — always active

Purpose: These are required for the site to work. They include your cookie consent preference (stored in localStorage, not a cookie file, but a similar mechanism) and basic session management. You cannot disable these without disabling site functionality.

Examples: Consent preference record · Session state

Duration: Session or up to 12 months

// analytics cookies — optional

Purpose: Help us understand how visitors navigate the site in aggregate — which pages are visited, how long sessions run, which courses get the most attention. We use this information to improve content, not to profile individuals.

Examples: Google Analytics (if enabled) · Page view tracking

Duration: Up to 2 years (persistent)

// marketing cookies — optional

Purpose: Enable advertising platforms to recognise returning visitors for the purpose of relevant advertising. We use these only if you opt in. Synapsia does not run its own ad network; these are set by third-party advertising platforms if enabled.

Examples: Meta Pixel (if enabled) · Google Ads conversion (if enabled)

Duration: Up to 90 days (persistent)

// preference cookies — optional

Purpose: Remember settings you have chosen so you do not need to set them again on each visit.

Examples: UI preferences · Language setting

Duration: Up to 12 months (persistent)

[ manage your preferences ]

Use the toggles below to set your cookie preferences. Essential cookies cannot be disabled. Your choices are saved to your browser's localStorage.

Essential cookies

Always active — required for basic site function

Analytics cookies

Aggregate page view data; helps improve the site

Marketing cookies

Advertising platform tracking (optional)

Preference cookies

Remember your UI and setting choices

// preferences saved

[ managing cookies in your browser ]

You can also manage or delete cookies directly in your browser. Instructions for common browsers:

Chrome›

Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data. You can block all cookies, allow all, or set exceptions per site. To delete existing cookies: Settings → Privacy and security → Clear browsing data → Cookies and other site data.

Firefox›

Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data. Choose Standard, Strict or Custom protection. To clear cookies: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data → Clear Data.

Safari›

Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data. You can block all cookies or block cross-site tracking. To remove cookies: Manage Website Data → Remove All (or select specific sites).

Microsoft Edge›

Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data. Choose to block third-party cookies or all cookies. To clear: Settings → Privacy, search and services → Clear browsing data → Cookies and other site data.

Mobile browsers›

On iOS, Safari settings are in the device Settings app under Safari. On Android, Chrome and other browsers have cookie controls in their in-app settings menus. The specific path varies by browser version.

Note: blocking essential cookies may prevent parts of this site from functioning.

[ your rights ]

You can withdraw consent for optional cookies at any time using the toggles above
Withdrawing consent does not affect any processing that occurred before withdrawal
Disabling analytics cookies means we cannot measure aggregate traffic on the site
Disabling marketing cookies means advertising platforms will not recognise returning visitors from this site

For questions about how we use cookies or personal data more broadly, contact us at [email protected].