This Cookie Policy explains how Digitalstudyguide uses cookies and similar technologies on digitalstudyguide.fun. Because this is a purely informational, non-commercial website, our use of cookies is deliberately limited: we rely on them mainly to keep the site working properly and, where you agree, to understand in general terms which explanatory articles are helpful to readers.
1. What Cookies Are
Cookies are small text files that a website stores on your device when you visit it. They allow a site to remember information about your visit, such as your language preference or whether you have already seen a particular notice. Similar technologies, such as local storage or pixel tags, work in comparable ways and are covered by this policy alongside traditional cookies. Cookies cannot run programs, carry viruses, or read information stored on your hard drive that they did not themselves place there.
2. How This Site Uses Them
Digitalstudyguide uses cookies for three general purposes: to make the site function correctly, to remember simple preferences such as your cookie consent choice, and, only with your consent, to gather aggregated statistics about how our articles on topics like how a transaction begins or why transactions get delayed or fail are read. We do not use cookies to build advertising profiles, and we do not run third-party advertising on this site.
3. Categories of Cookies We Use
The table below summarizes the categories of cookies used on this site. Exact names may vary slightly depending on the underlying tools in place at any given time, but the purpose and retention period reflect our general practice.
| Category | Example name | Purpose | Retention period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential | dsg_session | Maintains basic site functionality, such as remembering your progress through multi-part articles during a single visit. | Session only, deleted when the browser is closed |
| Essential | dsg_cookie_consent | Records your cookie preference so the banner does not reappear on every page. | 12 months |
| Preference | dsg_pref_theme | Remembers display preferences, such as light or reduced-motion viewing mode, so you do not need to reset them on each visit. | 6 months |
| Analytics | dsg_analytics_id | Assigns an anonymized identifier used to understand, in aggregate, which articles are read and for how long, helping us prioritize future explanatory content. | 14 months |
| Analytics | dsg_analytics_session | Groups page views into a single visit for statistical reporting purposes. | 30 minutes from last activity |
Essential cookies are set automatically because the site cannot function properly without them. Preference and analytics cookies are only set if you accept them through the cookie banner.
4. Managing Cookies
You can control or delete cookies at any time through your browser settings. Because browsers update their menus periodically, the steps below are general guidance rather than an exact click-by-click walkthrough.
- Chrome: open the menu (three dots, top right), select Settings, then Privacy and security, then Cookies and other site data. From there you can view, block, or delete cookies, or set Chrome to clear them automatically when you close the browser.
- Firefox: open the menu (three lines, top right), select Settings, then Privacy and Security. Under Cookies and Site Data, you can view stored data, remove specific cookies, or set Firefox to clear cookies on exit.
- Safari: open Safari Preferences (or Settings on newer versions), select the Privacy tab, and use Manage Website Data to see and remove stored cookies. Safari also offers a general setting to block all cookies from third parties.
- Edge: open the menu (three dots, top right), select Settings, then Cookies and site permissions, then Manage and delete cookies and site data. From there you can review, delete, or block cookies for specific sites.
Blocking all cookies may affect how parts of the site display or remember your preferences, though the core educational content will remain accessible. In addition to browser controls, you can change your consent choice for this site at any time using the "Cookie settings" link in the footer, without needing to adjust your browser settings.
5. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on this site may be set by third-party service providers we use for hosting, content delivery, or analytics. These providers may set their own cookies subject to their own privacy and cookie policies, which we encourage you to review if you want more detail on how they individually handle data. We select providers that are contractually required to use data only for the purposes we authorize, such as measuring aggregate readership, and not for building cross-site advertising profiles.
6. Changes to This Policy
We may revise this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or in applicable law. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page shows when it was last revised. If changes are significant, we may also update the cookie banner so you can reconfirm your preferences.
7. Contact
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or how cookies are used on digitalstudyguide.fun, you can reach us at:
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: +1 (604) 555-0141
- Mail: 161 Birchwood Avenue, Vancouver, BC U4Z 7P6, Canada
- Hours: Monday to Friday 09:00–17:00, Saturday and Sunday closed (America/Toronto)
For more detail on how we handle personal information generally, see our Privacy Policy.