Cookies Policy

Last Updated: October 26, 2026 @ 00:42:10 EDT
Effective Date: October 26, 2026 @ 00:42:25 EDT

1. The Fundamentals: What Are These Technologies?

   1. Cookies and Browser Storage

      When you visit WordGeek, our platform (and the third-party infrastructure we rely on) places small data files on your device. These are universally known as cookies, and the ecosystem also includes similar browser-side technologies such as local storage and session storage.

   2. Functional Purpose

      We use these tools to make sure the site works reliably. They remember if you prefer viewing pages in Dark Mode or Warm Paper contrast, keep your reading and accessibility preferences active while you read, and allow our infrastructure partners to securely process your connections.

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2. Why WordGeek Uses Cookies

   We believe in absolute transparency. We categorize our cookie and browser-storage use into the following pillars:

   1. Essential Operations & Security

      Some cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function. We use these to route your traffic securely, protect the site against automated abuse, and ensure that the core architecture of WordGeek operates smoothly. You cannot opt out of these through our site, as the platform will physically break without them.

   2. Accessibility & Site Preferences

      WordGeek is built for human readability. If you select a specific language (e.g., Spanish or French), toggle high-contrast viewing, or activate our neurodivergent accessibility features, we use browser storage and cookies to remember that choice so you don't have to click it every time you load a new article.

   3. Performance & Diagnostics

      We monitor how fast our pages load and whether core media features are operating properly. This data is aggregated. It tells us if an audio player is failing to load for users or if a specific page is experiencing bottlenecks, allowing us to fix the code and improve the platform.

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3. Third-Party Deployment

   1. External Infrastructure & Payment Security

      We do not build our own payment processors. We rely on established, secure third parties who deploy their own cookies when you interact with their services:

      • Stripe: When you visit our Support (Buy Us a Cup of Coffee) page and proceed to Stripe's checkout portal, Stripe requires essential security cookies to prevent fraud and process your contribution safely.

   2. Independent Third-Party Policies

      Third-party payment and infrastructure providers operate under their own privacy and cookie policies once you navigate to their external portals.

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4. Your Authority & Control

   1. Browser-Level Cookie & Storage Controls

      You own your device, and you control what sits on it. If you want to block or delete cookies, you have the absolute authority to do so directly through your browser. You can set your browser to reject third-party cookies or clear your browser storage completely.

   2. Effect of Disabling Essential Storage

      Be aware that if you block essential cookies or clear browser storage, certain reader preferences—such as your contrast theme, text-size selection, or accessibility toggles—will reset to their default states between page loads. For exact instructions on managing your browser settings, review the official documentation for your browser (e.g., Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge).

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5. Policy Evolution & Contact

   1. Updates to This Policy

      As WordGeek scales and integrates new technologies, this policy will evolve. WordGeek.net may update, revise, or amend this Cookies Policy at any time, with or without notice, and all terms are subject to change without notice. We do not hide changes in corporate jargon; any structural updates to how we use cookies or browser storage will be posted directly on this page.

   2. Contact

      Questions regarding this Cookies Policy may be directed to webmaster@wordgeek.net.

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