Cookie Policy

Last updated: August 16, 2025

Summary

Fauxlio uses a small number of cookies to understand site traffic and improve the developer experience. Analytics cookies are off by default in regions that require consent. You can change your preference any time.

Note: This page describes analytics cookies only. We do not use advertising or social media tracking cookies on the main Fauxlio site.

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device by a website. They are widely used to make websites work, remember preferences, and gather analytics. Similar technologies (such as localStorage, sessionStorage, and pixels) are treated like cookies in this policy.

Types we use

Strictly necessary - required for basic site functionality and security. We only use essentials needed to serve pages and remember your cookie choice.
Analytics - optional; help us measure traffic and usage patterns. We currently use Google Analytics 4 (GA4). These only load if you opt in (where required).

What we set (list)

Name	`_ga`
Purpose	Distinguishes users for analytics.
Provider	Google Analytics
Type	First-party cookie
Retention	Up to 2 years
Name	`_ga_<MEASUREMENT_ID>`
Purpose	Persists session state and throttling for GA4.
Provider	Google Analytics
Type	First-party cookie
Retention	Up to 2 years
Name	`_gid`
Purpose	Distinguishes users for analytics on a per-day basis.
Provider	Google Analytics
Type	First-party cookie
Retention	24 hours
Name	`fauxlio_cookie_consent_v1`
Purpose	Remembers your cookie preference (accept/reject analytics).
Provider	Fauxlio
Type	LocalStorage
Retention	6 months (from last choice)

Exact names and durations may change as Google updates GA4. We'll reflect material changes here.

How to manage cookies

You can update your analytics choice any time.

You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. If you block all cookies, some features may not work as intended.

Your choices & region notes

EU/UK: We only set analytics after you consent. You can withdraw consent any time from the cookie settings link.
California: Fauxlio does not sell or share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising on the main site. For more details, see our Privacy Policy.
Other regions: We apply the same or stricter controls where required by local law.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes to our cookies or legal requirements. We'll update the "Last updated" date above and, where appropriate, provide additional notice.

Contact us

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy, contact us at privacy@fauxlio.dev.