Effective Date: September 25, 2026
Website: https://arcanavisio.com
Brand: Arcana Visio
This Cookie Policy explains how Arcana Visio (“we,” “our,” or “us”) utilizes cookies and similar tracking technologies on arcanavisio.com (the “Website”). It describes what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to manage or disable them.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small data files placed on your computer, tablet, or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used by website operators to ensure platforms function efficiently, remember user preferences, provide secure browsing environments, and deliver analytical insights into site performance.
2. Why We Use Cookies
We use both first-party cookies (set directly by Arcana Visio) and third-party cookies (set by external services operating on our platform, such as analytics and video providers) for the following purposes:
- Strictly Necessary Operations: Essential for platform navigation, security, and basic operational functionality.
- Performance & Analytics: Measuring audience interaction, reading time, bounce rates, and traffic sources to optimize editorial structure.
- Functionality & Preferences: Remembering user settings, form data, and cookie consent choices.
- Third-Party Integrations: Facilitating embedded media (such as YouTube video essays) and community connections (Patreon, Telegram).
3. Detailed Cookie Categories
A. Strictly Necessary (Essential) Cookies
These cookies are indispensable for the website to function properly and cannot be switched off in our systems. They do not store any personally identifiable information.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Expiration |
|---|---|---|---|
wordpress_test_cookie | Arcana Visio | Checks if the browser has cookies enabled. | Session |
wordpress_logged_in_* | Arcana Visio | Maintains user session authentication. | Session |
wp-settings-* / wp-settings-time-* | Arcana Visio | Customizes user view of administration interface. | 1 Year |
cookie_consent / viewed_cookie_policy | Arcana Visio | Stores your preferences regarding cookie consent. | 1 Year |
B. Performance & Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics)
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our articles. All information collected is aggregated and anonymous.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Expiration |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users for statistical reporting. | 2 Years |
_ga_* | Google Analytics | Stores and counts page views across visits. | 2 Years |
_gid | Google Analytics | Identifies unique users for daily activity aggregation. | 24 Hours |
_gat / _gat_gtag_* | Google Analytics | Throttles request rates to maintain service speed. | 1 Minute |
C. Functionality & Comment Cookies
When you engage with comment sections or submit forms, cookies preserve your input so you do not need to re-enter your details on subsequent visits.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Expiration |
|---|---|---|---|
comment_author_* | Arcana Visio | Remembers name entered in blog discussion forms. | ~1 Year |
comment_author_email_* | Arcana Visio | Remembers email entered in blog discussion forms. | ~1 Year |
comment_author_url_* | Arcana Visio | Remembers website entered in blog discussion forms. | ~1 Year |
D. Third-Party Media & Embedded Content
Our articles and guides may incorporate embedded content (e.g., YouTube videos, external audios, Patreon integrations). These external providers may place their own tracking cookies in your browser.
- YouTube / Google: Tracks views, bandwidth preferences, and user interactions on embedded video players (
PREF,VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE,YSC). - External Links: Interactions with external platforms (Patreon, Telegram, Etsy) occur under those platforms’ respective privacy and cookie policies.
4. How to Manage and Control Cookies
You have the right to accept, configure, or reject cookies at any time:
- Browser Controls: You can configure your browser to block or delete cookies. Follow the official guides for your browser:
- Google Analytics Opt-Out: You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Note: Disabling strictly necessary cookies may degrade certain navigational and interactive features of the Website.
5. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this policy periodically to reflect changes in legal requirements, technology, or our operational practices. The revised date at the top of this document indicates when the latest version took effect.
6. Contact Us
If you have questions or inquiries regarding our use of cookies, please contact:
- Email: info@arcanavisio.com
- Website: https://arcanavisio.com
- Official Telegram: @ArcanaVisio
