Cookie Policy
Last updated: 18 March 2026
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, remember your preferences, and provide information to site owners. Similar technologies include local storage, session storage, and tracking pixels.
2. How We Use Cookies
Encyclix uses cookies for the following purposes:
- Authentication — to keep you signed in and protect your session.
- Preferences — to remember your theme, country selection, and consent choices.
- Analytics — with your consent, to understand how the platform is used and improve the experience.
3. Cookie Categories
We group cookies into four categories. Essential cookies are always active; all other categories require your consent.
3.1. Essential (Always On)
These cookies are strictly necessary for Encyclix to function. They cannot be disabled.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| __clerk_session | Authentication session token | Session | First-party |
| __csrf_token | Cross-site request forgery protection | Session | First-party |
| encyclix_consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 1 year | First-party |
3.2. Analytics
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with Encyclix. They collect information anonymously and are only set with your consent.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics: distinguishes unique users | 2 years | Third-party |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics: maintains session state | 2 years | Third-party |
3.3. Functional
Functional cookies enable personalised features such as your preferred theme and country selection.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| encyclix_theme | Stores your light/dark theme preference | 1 year | First-party |
| encyclix_country | Stores your selected country for data context | 1 year | First-party |
3.4. Marketing
Marketing cookies are used to track the effectiveness of promotional campaigns. These are only set with your explicit consent.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| encyclix_mktg | Marketing attribution and campaign tracking | 90 days | First-party |
4. Managing Your Preferences
You can change your cookie preferences at any time using our Cookie Preference Centre. Click the button below to open it.
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Note that blocking essential cookies may prevent Encyclix from functioning correctly.
5. Third-Party Cookies
If you consent to analytics cookies, Encyclix uses Google Analytics to collect anonymous usage data. Google Analytics sets its own cookies (_ga, _ga_*) to distinguish users and maintain session state.
Google processes this data under its own Privacy Policy. We do not share any other data with third parties via cookies.
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, or our business practices. When we make changes, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
7. Contact
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at privacy@encyclix.com.