Cookie Policy
Last updated: 7 June 2026
What cookies and similar technologies Pubbverse uses, and how to control them.
What are cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to recognise your device on return visits, keep you signed in, and measure usage. Similar technologies include localStorage, sessionStorage, and pixel tags — we group them under the term 'cookies' throughout this policy.
Strictly necessary cookies
These are required for the site to function and cannot be switched off. Examples: session/authentication tokens (Supabase Auth), CSRF protection, consent state, theme preference (light/dark). Legal basis: legitimate interests; consent is not required by law for these.
Analytics cookies (consent)
We use Google Analytics 4 with IP-anonymisation, Consent Mode v2 set to 'denied' by default, and no advertising cookies. These run only after you accept analytics in our cookie banner. They help us understand which stories perform well so we can invest in better journalism.
Advertising cookies
We do not use advertising cookies or behavioural-advertising trackers.
Third-party content
If we embed third-party content (for example a tweet, a YouTube video, or an Instagram post), that provider may set its own cookies once you interact with the embed. We require third-party providers to comply with applicable privacy law.
Cookie list
Strictly necessary: sb-access-token, sb-refresh-token (Supabase auth); pubbverse-consent (your consent state); pubbverse-theme (your theme choice). Analytics (consent): _ga, _ga_*, _gid (Google Analytics).
Retention
Session cookies expire when you close your browser. Persistent cookies last up to 24 months. You can clear them at any time via your browser settings.
Managing cookies
You can change your choice at any time by clearing site data in your browser, which will re-display our consent banner. Most browsers also allow you to block or delete cookies via their settings. Blocking strictly necessary cookies may break sign-in.
Questions
Email support@pubbverse.com.