Last Updated: September 2, 2026
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit our website. They serve various purposes including remembering your preferences, analyzing how you use our site, and improving your overall experience. Cookies contain information that is transferred to your device's hard drive and stored by your web browser.
Our encyclopedia platform uses cookies and similar tracking technologies for several purposes:
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, authentication, and accessibility features. The website cannot operate effectively without these cookies.
Examples: Session management, security tokens, load balancing
Duration: Session-based (deleted when browser closes) or up to 30 days
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most frequently and whether users encounter error messages. This data helps us improve website performance and user experience.
Examples: Page view tracking, navigation patterns, time on site
Duration: Up to 24 months
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, personalized features. They may remember your login details, preferred language, region, or text size.
Examples: User preferences, language selection, accessibility settings
Duration: Up to 12 months
We do not currently use cookies for behavioral advertising purposes. Should this change in the future, we will update this policy and seek appropriate consent.
Some cookies on our website are placed by third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf. These may include:
These third parties may use cookies to collect information in accordance with their own privacy policies. We do not control these cookies and recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these third parties.
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner allowing you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your cookie preferences at any time through:
Please note that declining certain cookies may affect website functionality and your ability to access certain features.
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:
Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
Mozilla Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
Please note that if you block all cookies, including strictly necessary cookies, you may not be able to access all or parts of our website.
In addition to cookies, we may use other browser storage mechanisms such as localStorage and sessionStorage to store data locally on your device. These technologies serve similar purposes to cookies but may store larger amounts of data and persist differently. The same principles regarding consent and control apply to these technologies.
Cookies may be session-based (temporary) or persistent (stored for a set period):
Our persistent cookies typically expire between 30 days and 24 months depending on their purpose.
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. The "Last Updated" date at the top indicates when the policy was most recently revised. Continued use of our website after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
If you have questions about our use of cookies or other tracking technologies, please contact:
Privacy Officer
oak-magpie Encyclopedia Services
Email: privacy at oak-magpie.com
Address: 247 Edward Street, Brisbane QLD 4000, Australia
For comprehensive information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal data, please review our Privacy Policy. Users in the European Economic Area should also review our GDPR Information page.