Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, improve user experience, and gather analytics data.

This Cookie Policy explains how Project Chatter Podcast ("we," "us," "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website in compliance with GDPR, UK GDPR, and the ePrivacy Directive.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

Purpose: Essential for the website to function properly

Examples: Session management, security, load balancing

Duration: Session or short-term

Legal Basis: Legitimate interest (no consent required under GDPR)

2.2 Performance/Analytics Cookies

Purpose: Collect anonymous data about website usage

Examples: Google Analytics (anonymized IP)

_ga (2 years) - Distinguishes users
_gid (24 hours) - Distinguishes users
_gat (1 minute) - Throttles request rate

Third Party: Google LLC

Legal Basis: Consent required

2.3 Functional Cookies

Purpose: Remember your preferences and choices

Examples: Language preference, cookie consent choices

Duration: 6-12 months

Legal Basis: Consent or legitimate interest

2.4 Marketing/Targeting Cookies (Not Currently Used)

Purpose: Track your activity across websites for advertising

Status: We do not currently use marketing or targeting cookies

Future Use: If we implement these, we will update this policy and obtain your consent

3. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services we use:

Service	Purpose	Privacy Policy
Google Analytics	Website analytics	View Policy
Supabase	Database & auth	View Policy
Ko-fi	Donations	View Policy

4. Your Cookie Choices

4.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner where you can:

Accept all cookies
Reject non-essential cookies
Customize your preferences

4.2 Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions

Note: Blocking strictly necessary cookies may affect website functionality.

4.3 Opt-Out of Google Analytics

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by:

Installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
Rejecting analytics cookies in our cookie banner

5. How Long Do Cookies Last?

Session Cookies

Temporary cookies deleted when you close your browser

Persistent Cookies

Remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted:

Google Analytics: Up to 2 years
Cookie consent: 12 months
Functional preferences: 6-12 months

6. Do Not Track (DNT)

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature. Currently, there is no industry standard for honouring DNT signals. Our website does not respond to DNT signals, but you can control cookies through our consent banner and browser settings.

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

Email: projectchatterpodcast@gmail.com

Website: projectchatterpodcast.netlify.app/contact