Cookie Policy
Last updated: July 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Stop The Bugs Wiki (https://stopthebugs.wiki) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, analyze traffic, and deliver relevant content. Similar technologies include local storage, session storage, and pixel tags.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential cookies: Required for basic website functionality such as page navigation, security features, and load balancing. These cannot be disabled without affecting site operation. Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with the wiki — which guides are most popular, how users navigate between pages, and where visitors originate. Data is typically aggregated and anonymized. Preference cookies: Remember your settings such as language preference or display options when we offer localization features. Advertising cookies: If we display advertisements, third-party ad networks may set cookies to deliver relevant ads and measure campaign performance.
3. Third-Party Cookies
Third-party services integrated into our website may set their own cookies. These include analytics providers, content delivery networks, and advertising partners. We do not control third-party cookies. Consult the respective provider's privacy policy for details on their data practices.
4. How Long Cookies Last
Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser. Used for temporary functions like maintaining state during a single visit. Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a set period (days to months) or until manually deleted. Used for remembering preferences and analytics across visits.
5. Managing Cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to: view stored cookies, block all cookies, block third-party cookies only, or delete cookies when closing the browser. Blocking essential cookies may prevent parts of the website from functioning correctly. To manage cookies in common browsers: Chrome — Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies. Firefox — Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies. Safari — Preferences → Privacy → Cookies. Edge — Settings → Cookies and Site Permissions.
6. Do Not Track
Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) signal. There is no universal standard for how websites respond to DNT signals. We currently do not alter our data collection practices specifically in response to DNT signals, but we minimize data collection to what is necessary for site operation and improvement.
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy when we change the cookies or tracking technologies we use. The "Last updated" date indicates the most recent revision. Check this page periodically for changes.
8. Contact
For questions about our use of cookies, contact us through the method provided on our Privacy Policy page.