Last updated: 2026-05-27
Introduction
Cookies are small text files that websites place on your device when you visit them. They help sites remember things about your visit — like your preferences or whether you're logged in. Without them, browsing the web would be a lot more tedious.
At Solidflow, we use cookies to make our news portal work properly and to understand how readers interact with our content. Some cookies are essential. Others help us improve your experience or remember choices you've made. This policy explains what types of cookies we use and how you can control them.
We believe in being straightforward about this. You have the right to know what's happening on your device.
Types of cookies we use
Necessary/Essential cookies
These cookies keep the site running. They handle basic functions like page navigation, secure access to different areas, and maintaining your session while you browse. Without them, the website simply wouldn't work as intended.
You can't opt out of essential cookies because they're required for core functionality. They don't collect personal information for marketing purposes.
Functional cookies
Functional cookies remember choices you make to improve your experience. For example, they might store your preferred language setting or remember that you've already dismissed a notification banner.
These cookies make the site more convenient to use, but they're not strictly necessary. If you block them, some features might not work quite as smoothly, but you'll still be able to read our content and navigate the site.
Analytics cookies
We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors use Solidflow. They help us see which articles are popular, how long people spend reading, and where readers come from. This information is aggregated and anonymous — we can't identify individual users through analytics data.
Understanding these patterns helps us make better editorial decisions. If we notice readers consistently leave certain types of articles early, that tells us something useful about what our audience actually wants.
Marketing/advertising cookies
Marketing cookies track your browsing activity to show you more relevant advertisements. We only set these cookies if you give us explicit consent.
If you've agreed to marketing cookies, advertisers may use this information to display ads that match your interests across different websites. You can withdraw this consent at any time through your browser settings.
Specific cookies we use
Here are the main cookies you'll encounter on our site:
| Cookie name | Purpose | Duration | |-------------|---------|----------| | session_id | Maintains your browsing session | Expires when you close your browser | | consent_v1 | Stores your cookie preference choices | 12 months | | lang_pref | Remembers your language selection | 6 months | | reader_prefs | Stores display preferences like text size | 12 months | | _analytics | Anonymous usage statistics | 30 days | | seen_notices | Tracks which announcements you've dismissed | 3 months |
This list covers our primary cookies. The exact cookies may change as we update the site, but the categories and purposes remain consistent with what we've described above.
Third-party cookies
Some pages on Solidflow include content from third-party services. Embedded maps, social media sharing buttons, or external video players may set their own cookies. We don't control these cookies — they're governed by the privacy policies of those third parties.
If you're concerned about third-party cookies, you can block them through your browser settings. Be aware that this might affect how embedded content displays on our pages.
Managing cookies
You control which cookies your browser accepts. Every modern browser lets you view, manage, and delete cookies through its settings menu.
Here's how to find cookie settings in common browsers:
- **Chrome**: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- **Firefox**: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- **Safari**: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- **Edge**: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies
You can set your browser to block all cookies, block only third-party cookies, or alert you whenever a site tries to place a cookie. Keep in mind that blocking essential cookies will likely cause problems with site functionality. You might find yourself unable to log in or see pages loading incorrectly.
Clearing your cookies will also clear any preferences you've saved, so you'll need to set them again.
Your consent
When you first visit Solidflow, we display a banner asking whether you accept non-essential cookies. You can choose to accept all cookies, accept only essential ones, or customize your preferences.
Whatever you decide, we respect that choice. And it's not permanent. You can change your mind at any time by adjusting your browser settings or clearing your cookies and starting fresh.
We don't use manipulative design to push you toward accepting. The options are clear and the choice is yours.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we'll update the date at the top of this page. For significant changes, we might also display a notice on the site.
We recommend checking this page occasionally to stay informed about how we use cookies.
Contact
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or how we handle cookies, reach out to us:
Email: [email protected]
We're happy to clarify anything that seems unclear.