Cookie Policy
What cookies Wickium uses, why we use them, and how to control them.
1. Overview
This Cookie Policy explains how Wickium Media LLC ("Wickium") uses cookies and similar technologies on https://wickium.com. It supplements our Privacy Policy and is incorporated into it by reference.
2. What Is a Cookie?
A cookie is a small text file that a website asks your browser to store. It allows the site to remember information about your visit — like staying signed in — across page loads and return visits. Some "cookies" we describe here are not strictly cookies (they are localStorageitems, session storage, or pixels) but serve similar purposes; the same rules apply to them.
3. Categories We Use
- Essential. Required for the site to function. Includes authentication and session cookies (Clerk), CSRF protection, and the consent record itself. Cannot be disabled without breaking the site.
- Analytics. Help us understand how the site is used in aggregate so we can improve it. Currently Google Analytics. Off by default. Loaded only after you accept analytics in the cookie banner or in Cookie Settings.
- Marketing. Reserved for future advertising features. Off by default. Currently unused.
4. Specific Cookies
The following are the main cookies and storage items Wickium uses today. Third-party services may set additional cookies governed by their own policies (links in our Privacy Policy).
| Name | Set by | Category | Purpose | Lifetime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| __session, __client_uat | Clerk | Essential | Sign-in / session | Session + 14 days |
| wickium_consent | Wickium | Essential | Records your cookie choices so we don't ask again | 1 year |
| wickium_recently_viewed | Wickium (localStorage) | Essential | Powers the Recently Viewed sidebar; never sent to the server unless signed-in | Until cleared |
| _ga, _ga_* | Google Analytics | Analytics | Aggregate site usage and visitor distinguishing | Up to 2 years |
5. Cookie Settings
Change your cookie choices any time below. Changes take effect immediately.
Essential
Required. Cannot be disabled.
Analytics
Aggregate usage stats (Google Analytics). No personal advertising.
Marketing
Reserved. Currently unused.
Toggle a setting to record your choice. Changes save automatically.
6. Controlling in Your Browser
Most browsers let you delete cookies, block them, or get notified before one is set. The procedure differs by browser:
Blocking essential cookies will break sign-in and other core functionality.
7. Changes
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Material changes (new cookie categories or new third-party trackers) bump the consent version, which re-prompts you to confirm your choices.
8. Contact
Questions: [email protected].