Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2025
Gentlemancore Editorial Platform • Jalan Malioboro 193, Jakarta
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit our website. They help us understand how you interact with our content, improve your browsing experience, and gather analytics about our audience. We use cookies responsibly to enhance the editorial experience on Gentlemancore.
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences. By continuing to browse our site, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this policy.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as page navigation, session management, and security features. Without these cookies, our site cannot operate effectively.
Examples: Session tokens, CSRF protection, authentication cookies
Analytics Cookies
We use analytics cookies to understand how readers interact with our editorial content. These cookies collect information about which articles are most popular, how long readers spend on pages, and which topics generate the most engagement. This helps our editorial team create better content.
Tools used: Google Analytics, similar web analytics platforms
Preference Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences and choices when you visit our site. They may store your preferred language, text size, theme settings, or other display preferences, allowing us to provide a personalized reading experience.
Examples: Language preference, theme selection, reading history
Social Media Cookies
If you interact with our social media sharing features or embedded social content, social media platforms may set cookies to track your engagement with our articles across their networks.
Examples: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram tracking cookies
How We Use Cookies
- Content Performance: Measuring which articles perform best and understanding reader interests
- User Experience: Remembering your preferences and maintaining your session while reading
- Security: Protecting your account and preventing fraudulent activity
- Editorial Insights: Gathering anonymized data to inform our editorial strategy and topic selection
- Site Optimization: Understanding technical performance and user navigation patterns
Cookie List
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Expiration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| session_id | Maintains your reading session | Session | Essential |
| _ga | Google Analytics tracking | 2 years | Analytics |
| _ga_XXXXXXXXXX | Google Analytics tracking | 2 years | Analytics |
| user_theme | Stores your preferred theme (light/dark) | 1 year | Preference |
| language | Remembers your language selection | 1 year | Preference |
| csrf_token | Security protection against CSRF attacks | Session | Essential |
| reading_history | Stores recently viewed articles | 6 months | Preference |
| fb_pixel | Facebook social media tracking | 3 months | Social |
Managing Your Cookies
Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Preferences → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
- Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies and other site permissions
Cookie Consent
When you first visit Gentlemancore, we display a cookie consent banner. You can manage your preferences at any time by:
- Clicking "Manage Preferences" in the cookie banner
- Accessing the cookie management panel at the bottom of any page
- Selecting which cookie categories you wish to allow
Note: Please be aware that blocking certain cookies may affect your ability to use some features of our website. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the site to function properly.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are set by third-party services that we use to enhance your experience. These include:
Google Analytics
Helps us understand how readers interact with our editorial content.
Social Media Platforms
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and other platforms may set cookies when you interact with shared content or social media embedding features on our site.
Check the privacy policies of these platforms for more information about their cookie usage.
Content Delivery Networks
We use CDNs to ensure our articles and media load quickly for readers worldwide. These services may set cookies for performance optimization.
Your Privacy and Data Protection
We take your privacy seriously. The data collected through cookies is:
- Anonymized: Analytics data is aggregated and does not identify individual readers
- Secured: We use industry-standard security measures to protect cookie data
- Limited in scope: Cookies are only used for the purposes described in this policy
- Compliant: We comply with applicable data protection regulations including GDPR and similar laws
For detailed information about how we process your data, please read our Privacy Policy.
Do Not Track (DNT)
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature. Currently, there is no industry standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. Gentlemancore respects your privacy choices regardless of DNT settings, and you can always manage your cookie preferences through the methods described above.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we make material changes, we will notify you by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page and posting the new policy. Your continued use of our site following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
Questions About Cookies?
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please contact our editorial team:
Gentlemancore Editorial Team
Jalan Malioboro 193
Jakarta
Email: [email protected]
Please send us feedback about our articles or questions regarding our content policies.
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