Cookie Policy | KLG Ancient World

Effective Date: September 18, 2026

1. What Are Cookies and Local Stores?

Cookies and web storage technologies (such as localStorage and IndexedDB) are small files placed on your computer or mobile device to keep you signed in, remember your user settings, and facilitate low-latency database queries.

2. Detailed Breakdown of Technologies We Use

Category	Storage Identifier	Provider	Functional Purpose	Lifespan
Strictly Necessary	`klg_session`	KLG Ancient World	Secure, HTTP-Only, SameSite=Lax JWT token confirming your OTP verification status.	30 Days
Performance & Edge	`mythilens.db / LibSQL`	Client Device (Local)	Local SQLite replica caching monument scans, epigraphic translations, and quest progress.	Persistent
Analytics	`_ga, _gid, _gat`	Google Tag Manager	Anonymized usage statistics tracking visit duration, bounce rates, and browser screen dimensions.	Up to 2 Years
Security Telemetry	`Local Session State`	KLG Ancient World	Prevents CSRF attacks and enforces API rate-limiting against automated scripts.	Session

3. How to Manage and Disable Cookies

Browser Settings: You can restrict, block, or delete cookies at any time through your browser preferences (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge).
Impact of Disabling: If you reject essential session cookies (klg_session), you will be unable to sign into the Secure Member Portal or access research sagas, as our security proxy requires session verification to protect academic datasets.