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MisarBlog cookie policy – how we use cookies and how you can control them.
<p class="text-muted-foreground mb-8">Last updated: February 2, 2026</p> <section class="mb-8"> <h2 class="text-2xl font-semibold tracking-tight mb-4">1. What Are Cookies</h2> <p class="text-muted-foreground mb-4">Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help us provide a better experience by remembering your preferences and keeping you logged in.</p> </section> <section class="mb-8"> <h2 class="text-2xl font-semibold tracking-tight mb-4">2. Cookies We Use</h2> <h3 class="text-xl font-medium mb-2">Essential Cookies</h3> <p class="text-muted-foreground mb-4">Required for core functionality — authentication sessions, CSRF protection, and security tokens. Cannot be disabled without breaking the platform.</p> <h3 class="text-xl font-medium mb-2">Analytics Cookies</h3> <p class="text-muted-foreground mb-4">Help us understand how visitors interact with the platform (page views, reading time, navigation patterns). Data is aggregated and anonymized.</p> <h3 class="text-xl font-medium mb-2">Preference Cookies</h3> <p class="text-muted-foreground mb-4">Remember your settings such as theme (light/dark), language, and display preferences.</p> </section> <section class="mb-8"> <h2 class="text-2xl font-semibold tracking-tight mb-4">3. Third-Party Cookies</h2> <p class="text-muted-foreground mb-4">Our payment provider (Stripe) may set cookies necessary for payment processing. We do not use advertising or tracking cookies from third-party ad networks.</p> </section> <section class="mb-8"> <h2 class="text-2xl font-semibold tracking-tight mb-4">4. Managing Cookies</h2> <p class="text-muted-foreground mb-4">You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling essential cookies will prevent you from logging in and using key features. Most browsers allow you to:</p> <ul class="list-disc pl-6 text-muted-foreground space-y-2"> <li>View cookies stored on your device</li> <li>Delete all or specific cookies</li> <li>Block all or specific cookies</li> <li>Set preferences for specific websites</li> </ul> </section> <section class="mb-8"> <h2 class="text-2xl font-semibold tracking-tight mb-4">5. Contact</h2> <p class="text-muted-foreground">Questions about cookies? Contact us at <a href="mailto:privacy@misar.blog" class="text-primary hover:underline">privacy@misar.blog</a>.</p> </section> <section class="mb-8"> <h2 class="text-2xl font-semibold tracking-tight mb-4">Attribution & Referral Cookies</h2> <p class="text-muted-foreground mb-4">When you arrive via a referral link or a URL containing UTM campaign parameters, we store two short-lived cookies to credit the referring creator and measure campaign performance:</p> <ul class="list-disc pl-6 text-muted-foreground space-y-2 mb-4"> <li><strong>misar_ref</strong> — stores the referrer's username (set for 30 days). Used solely to credit the referring creator if you sign up or make a purchase.</li> <li><strong>misar_utm</strong> — stores UTM source/medium/campaign values (set for 30 days). Used to understand which marketing campaigns drive sign-ups; data is aggregated and never sold.</li> </ul> <p class="text-muted-foreground mb-4">Both cookies are first-party, set only when attribution parameters are present in the URL, and expire after 30 days. They are not used for cross-site tracking. You can opt out by browsing without UTM or referral parameters, or by clearing these cookies in your browser.</p> </section> <section class="mb-8"> <h2 class="text-2xl font-semibold tracking-tight mb-4">Attribution & Referral Cookies</h2> <p class="text-muted-foreground mb-4">When you arrive via a referral link or a URL containing UTM campaign parameters, we store two short-lived cookies to credit the referring creator and measure campaign performance:</p> <ul class="list-disc pl-6 text-muted-foreground space-y-2 mb-4"> <li><strong>misar_ref</strong> — stores the referrer's username (set for 30 days). Used solely to credit the referring creator if you sign up or make a purchase.</li> <li><strong>misar_utm</strong> — stores UTM source/medium/campaign values (set for 30 days). Used to understand which marketing campaigns drive sign-ups; data is aggregated and never sold.</li> </ul> <p class="text-muted-foreground mb-4">Both cookies are first-party, set only when attribution parameters are present in the URL, and expire after 30 days. They are not used for cross-site tracking. You can opt out by browsing without UTM or referral parameters, or by clearing these cookies in your browser.</p> </section>