Cookie Policy
Last updated: June 2026
This page describes which cookies and storage technologies are used on wa.lter.it, why they are used, and how you can manage them.
What are cookies
Cookies are small text files saved in the browser when you visit a website. They retain information between requests (session cookies) or between visits (persistent cookies).
In addition to cookies, this site uses localStorage: local browser storage that is never transmitted to the server.
Cookies and storage used
Technical — no consent required
| Name | Type | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
theme | localStorage | Stores the light/dark preference. Never sent to the server. | Persistent (local) |
Analytics — Google Analytics 4 (via Cloudflare Zaraz)
GA4 is loaded via Cloudflare Zaraz, which operates server-side. The browser does not set Google cookies directly: Cloudflare manages the sending of analytics data after anonymising the IP address. Zaraz may set a session cookie to distinguish visits, but without collecting personally identifiable data.
| Name | Type | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga | Cookie (via Zaraz) | Distinguishes unique sessions for aggregate statistics | 2 years |
_ga_* | Cookie (via Zaraz) | GA4 session state | 2 years |
Analytics — PostHog
PostHog collects anonymous navigation events to understand how the site is used.
| Name | Type | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
ph_* | Cookie + localStorage | Anonymous session identifier for analytics | 1 year |
How to manage or disable cookies
You can manage cookies directly from your browser:
You can also use extensions like uBlock Origin to block third-party scripts.
Disabling analytics cookies does not affect browsing the site.
Changes
This cookie policy may be updated at any time. The date of last update is shown at the top of this page. For full information see the Privacy Policy.