This Cookie Policy explains how Digitalproductions uses cookies and similar technologies on digitalproductions.top. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which explains more broadly how we handle personal information.
1. What Cookies Are
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. They allow a site to remember your actions and preferences, such as language or consent choices, over a period of time, so you do not have to re-enter them every time you visit or navigate between pages. Similar technologies include local storage and pixel tags, which serve comparable purposes and are covered by this policy wherever mentioned alongside cookies.
2. How This Site Uses Them
As an editorial publication focused on software reviews and myths-versus-facts explainers about digital tools, we use cookies sparingly and mainly to keep the site functional, secure and legible. We do not use cookies for advertising, retargeting or building commercial profiles for sale to third parties. Where analytics cookies are used, they help us understand which articles, such as our pieces on password manager misconceptions or software update myths, are useful to readers, so we can improve coverage over time.
3. Categories of Cookies We Use
The table below summarises the categories of cookies used on this site, their purpose and how long they are typically retained.
| Name | Category | Purpose | Retention Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| dp_session | Essential | Maintains basic site functionality and security during a browsing session, such as preventing malformed requests. | Session (deleted on browser close) |
| dp_consent | Essential | Stores your cookie consent preferences so we do not ask again on every visit. | 12 months |
| dp_pref | Preference | Remembers display preferences such as font size or light/dark viewing mode where offered. | 6 months |
| dp_lang | Preference | Remembers your preferred language setting for future visits. | 6 months |
| _analytics_id | Analytics | Distinguishes unique visitors in aggregate to measure readership patterns and article performance, only set with consent. | 13 months |
| _analytics_session | Analytics | Groups page views into a single visit for reporting purposes, only set with consent. | 30 minutes from last activity |
4. Managing Cookies
You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings at any time. Below are general instructions for common browsers, though menu names may vary slightly by version.
- Chrome: open Settings, select Privacy and security, then Cookies and other site data. From there you can view, block or delete cookies, or configure Chrome to block third-party cookies entirely.
- Firefox: open Settings, select Privacy & Security, then find the Cookies and Site Data section. You can clear existing cookies or set Firefox to block cookies from specific categories.
- Safari: open Preferences, select Privacy, and adjust the cookie and website tracking settings. Safari also allows you to manage stored data per website.
- Edge: open Settings, select Cookies and site permissions, then Manage and delete cookies and site data. You can remove existing cookies and adjust future blocking behaviour there.
Please note that blocking or deleting essential cookies may affect how parts of the site function, such as remembering your consent choice, requiring you to set preferences again on each visit.
You can also change your cookie choice on this site at any time using the 'Cookie settings' link in the footer, without needing to adjust your browser settings directly.
5. Third-Party Cookies
Where we use analytics tools, those providers may set their own cookies subject to their own privacy and cookie policies. We select providers that offer reasonable data minimisation and retention practices, and we only allow analytics cookies to be set after you have given consent through our cookie banner. We do not permit third-party advertising cookies on this site, consistent with our position as a non-commercial, independent editorial publication.
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use, legal requirements, or improvements to our site. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
7. Contact
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at [email protected] or +44 20 7946 0844. Our published address is Unit 12, 68 Kingsway, MK2 7IG London, United Kingdom. Opening hours: Monday to Friday 09:00–18:00, Saturday 09:00–14:00, Sunday closed (Europe/London). You can also visit our Contact page for more ways to reach us, or read our Privacy Policy for a fuller explanation of how we handle personal information.