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Cookie Policy

Last Updated: 7 April 2026

This policy explains what cookies are, how Plaintext uses them on this website, and how you can manage your preferences. Our aim is to be straightforward about what we collect and why.

If you have questions, write to us at [email protected].

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that a website stores in your browser when you visit. They allow the site to remember information about your visit — such as your language preference or whether you have already acknowledged a notice — so you do not have to repeat those actions on your next visit.

Cookies do not run programmes or carry viruses. They are passive data files. Most browsers accept cookies by default, but you can usually adjust your browser settings to decline them or to notify you when one is being set.

2. Cookies We Use

We group our cookies into four categories. The table below describes each category, its purpose, and whether your consent is required.

Category 01

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function. They enable core features such as page navigation, security, and remembering that you have set your cookie preferences. Without these, parts of the site would not work. They do not collect information that could identify you personally outside of this session.

Examples: session identifier, cookie consent record — Duration: session or up to 12 months

Category 02

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the site — which pages are visited most, how long sessions last, and where visitors arrive from. This information is collected in aggregate and helps us improve the website. We use Google Analytics for this purpose; data is pseudonymised before being transmitted.

Examples: _ga, _gid (Google Analytics) — Duration: up to 24 months

Category 03

Marketing Cookies

These cookies are set by advertising and tracking networks, including Meta Pixel, and are used to measure the reach and relevance of promotional content. They may build a profile of your interests to tailor content across other websites. We only activate these with your consent.

Examples: _fbp (Meta Pixel), _uetsid (Bing) — Duration: up to 180 days

Category 04

Preference Cookies

These cookies remember choices you have made on this site — such as display settings or language preferences — so the site can provide a more personalised reading experience on subsequent visits. They do not track you across other websites.

Examples: user interface preferences — Duration: up to 12 months

3. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We use the following third-party services that may set cookies:

These services operate under their own privacy and data policies. We encourage you to review them independently if you have questions about how they handle data.

4. Manage Your Preferences

Use the controls below to adjust which cookie categories you allow. Essential cookies are always active and cannot be turned off. Your preferences are saved to your browser and will apply on your next visit to this site.

Changes take effect the next time you load a page on this site.

5. Managing Cookies in Your Browser

You can also control cookies directly through your browser settings. Note that blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of this and other websites.

Google Chrome ▼▲
  1. Open Chrome and click the three-dot menu in the top-right corner.
  2. Select Settings, then navigate to Privacy and security.
  3. Click Cookies and other site data.
  4. Choose your preferred setting: allow all, block third-party, or block all cookies.
  5. To delete existing cookies, scroll down and click See all cookies and site data, then remove as needed.
Mozilla Firefox ▼▲
  1. Open Firefox and click the three-line menu in the top-right corner.
  2. Select Settings, then click Privacy & Security.
  3. Under Enhanced Tracking Protection, choose Standard, Strict, or Custom.
  4. To manage individual cookies, scroll to Cookies and Site Data and click Manage Data.
  5. Search for this site and remove cookies as required.
Apple Safari ▼▲
  1. Open Safari and select Safari from the menu bar, then Settings (or Preferences on older versions).
  2. Click the Privacy tab.
  3. Under Website tracking, select Prevent cross-site tracking to block third-party cookies.
  4. To delete cookies, click Manage Website Data, search for specific sites, and remove them.
  5. On iOS: go to Settings → Safari → Advanced → Website Data to view and delete cookies.
Microsoft Edge ▼▲
  1. Open Edge and click the three-dot menu in the top-right corner.
  2. Select Settings, then click Cookies and site permissions.
  3. Click Cookies and site data.
  4. Toggle options to block third-party cookies or all cookies as preferred.
  5. To remove stored cookies, click See all cookies and site data and delete entries for this site.

Mobile browsers: Cookie settings are usually found under Settings → Privacy or Settings → Site Permissions, depending on your device and browser version.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to withdraw your cookie consent at any time by adjusting the preferences above or by clearing cookies in your browser. Withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing that occurred before your withdrawal.

Disabling optional cookies will not prevent you from using this website, though some features may be limited. Essential cookies remain in place to enable basic site operation.

For questions about how we handle personal data more broadly, see our Privacy Policy or write to [email protected].

7. Policy Updates

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time as our use of cookies changes or as regulatory requirements evolve. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. For material changes, we will update this page and, where appropriate, notify enrolled participants by email.

8. Contact

For cookie-related enquiries or to request information about specific cookies used on this site:

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