Cookie Policy for AxiomForge

Last updated: June 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how AxiomForge (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on axiomforge.xyz. Our website is an English-language blog dedicated to scientific activities, research insights, and academic discussions. By using our site, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit a website. They help the website remember your actions and preferences over time, improve your browsing experience, and provide anonymised usage statistics. Cookies may be set by the website itself (“first-party cookies”) or by third-party services we integrate (“third-party cookies”).

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We categorise cookies into three main groups based on their purpose:

Essential Cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary for the basic functioning of our blog. They enable core features such as page navigation, secure access, and load balancing. Without these cookies, the site cannot operate properly. Essential cookies do not collect personal data for marketing purposes and are typically session-based.

• Examples: session cookies, security tokens, cookie consent preference cookies.
• Duration: usually until you close your browser (session) or up to 12 months for consent preferences.

Analytics Cookies

We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with AxiomForge. This helps us improve our content and user experience. We collect aggregated data such as page views, time on page, and referral sources. All data is anonymised and cannot be used to identify you personally.

• Provider: we may use first-party analytics or a service like Google Analytics (with IP anonymisation).
• Purpose: measure traffic, popular articles, and browsing patterns.
• Duration: typically up to 24 months, but data is automatically aged.

Advertising Cookies (including Google AdSense)

AxiomForge displays advertisements via Google AdSense and other third-party ad partners. Advertising cookies are used to build a profile of your interests based on your browsing history across different websites. This allows us to show you ads that are more relevant to you, measure the performance of ad campaigns, and prevent the same ad from appearing too often.

• Google AdSense: uses cookies like _gads, _gac_, and IDE (DoubleClick) to personalise ads based on your visits to our site and other sites. These cookies enable frequency capping, aggregated ad reporting, and cross-device ad measurement.
• Third-party ad partners: may use cookies to serve ads tailored to your interests and to track the effectiveness of their advertising.
• Data collected: non-personal identifiers such as browser type, device type, pages viewed, and ad interaction data. No directly identifiable personal information (like name or email) is collected by these cookies.
• Duration: typically between 30 days and 24 months, depending on the cookie.

3. How You Can Control Cookies

You have the right to accept or reject cookies. You can manage your preferences in the following ways:

• Browser settings: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can block all cookies, delete existing cookies, or set alerts when cookies are being sent. Please note that disabling essential cookies may affect site functionality. For guidance, visit your browser’s help page (e.g., Chrome, Firefox, Safari).
• Ad personalisation opt-out: You can opt out of personalised advertising from Google by visiting Google Ad Settings. Additionally, the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page allows you to manage preferences across multiple ad networks.
• Cookie consent banner: When you first visit our site, a cookie consent banner appears. You can adjust your preferences at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer of our pages.

4. Third-Party Services and Links

Our blog may contain links to external websites (e.g., scientific journals, research databases). This Cookie Policy applies only to AxiomForge. We encourage you to review the cookie and privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit. We are not responsible for the data practices of external services.

5. Privacy Policy

For more detailed information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal data, please read our Privacy Policy. That policy explains your rights under data protection laws and how we handle information beyond cookies.

6. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us:

• Email: [email protected]
• Website: axiomforge.xyz