Cookie Policy

How we use cookies and similar technologies on DECYON.

Last Updated: March 2026

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how DECYON (https://decyon.com) uses them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.

Cookies can be "session" cookies (which are deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent" cookies (which remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them).

2. Cookies We Use

DECYON uses a minimal number of cookies. We only use cookies that are necessary for the site to function and to understand how visitors use our content. We do not use cookies for advertising, retargeting, or tracking you across other websites.

Below is a detailed breakdown of the cookies used on this site:

3. Essential Cookies

These cookies are required for the website to function properly. They cannot be disabled.

Cookie Purpose Duration Type
wordpress_sec_* WordPress authentication cookie. Used to verify your identity after you log in (admin only). Session Essential
wordpress_logged_in_* WordPress login cookie. Indicates when you are logged in and who you are (admin only). Session Essential
wp_lang Stores the language preference for the WordPress admin interface. Session Essential
comment_author_* Stores your name and email if you leave a comment, so you do not have to re-enter it. 347 days Essential

4. Analytics Cookies

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. This helps us improve our content and user experience. The data collected is anonymized and aggregated.

Cookie Purpose Duration Type
_ga Google Analytics. Used to distinguish unique visitors by assigning a randomly generated number as a client identifier. 2 years Analytics
_ga_* Google Analytics 4. Used to persist session state across page requests. 2 years Analytics
_gid Google Analytics. Used to distinguish unique visitors. Refreshes with each page view. 24 hours Analytics

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

5. Cookies We Do Not Use

For transparency, here are types of cookies that we do not use on DECYON:

  • Advertising cookies: We do not display ads and do not use advertising tracking cookies.
  • Retargeting cookies: We do not track you across other websites or use retargeting pixels.
  • Social media tracking cookies: We do not embed social media widgets that set tracking cookies.
  • Affiliate tracking cookies: We do not use affiliate links and do not set affiliate tracking cookies.

6. Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

  • View what cookies are stored on your device.
  • Delete all or specific cookies.
  • Block cookies from specific or all websites.
  • Set preferences for certain types of cookies.

Here are links to cookie management instructions for common browsers:

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable cookies, please be aware that:

  • The core reading experience on DECYON will not be affected. You can still read all articles without cookies.
  • Comment forms may require you to re-enter your name and email each time.
  • We will not be able to collect anonymized analytics data to improve the site.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we do, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.

For more information about how we handle your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.

9. Contact Us

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