Cookie Policy
We use only strictly necessary cookies. No advertising, no tracking, no profiling.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that websites store on your device. They help websites function correctly and can also be used to remember preferences or track activity.
Not all cookies require your consent. Under the UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR), strictly necessary cookies — those essential for the website to work — can be placed without consent.
2. Cookies We Use
Lunar Shadow Garden uses only strictly necessary cookies, all of which are set by Cloudflare (our CDN and security provider) for the purpose of protecting the site and its users.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
__cf_bm |
Cloudflare | Bot management — distinguishes automated traffic from human visitors to protect the site. | 30 minutes |
cf_clearance |
Cloudflare | Security clearance — remembers that a user has passed a Cloudflare challenge to reduce repeated verification. | Up to 1 year |
__cflb |
Cloudflare | Load balancing — routes requests efficiently across Cloudflare's network for performance and reliability. | Session |
3. Strictly Necessary Cookies — No Consent Required
All cookies listed above fall under the strictly necessary category under PECR. They are required for the secure and reliable delivery of this website. They do not track you for advertising purposes, store personally identifiable information, or persist beyond the session (or a short security window).
Because these cookies are strictly necessary, we do not need to obtain your consent before setting them. However, we provide this policy so you know exactly what is being set and why.
4. Google Fonts
This site currently loads fonts from Google Fonts. When your browser requests a font file, your IP address is sent to Google's servers. Google Fonts does not set cookies directly, but this request constitutes a connection to a third-party service.
You can prevent this by using a browser extension that blocks Google Fonts requests, or by setting your browser to block third-party connections. Future versions of this site will self-host all fonts to eliminate this entirely.
5. What We Do NOT Use
Lunar Shadow Garden does not use:
- Advertising or marketing cookies
- Social media tracking pixels (Facebook Pixel, etc.)
- Analytics cookies (Google Analytics, etc.)
- Personalisation or profiling cookies
- Any cookie that tracks you across websites
6. Managing Cookies
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling strictly necessary cookies may prevent parts of the website from functioning correctly.
Google Chrome
Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data. You can block cookies, clear existing cookies, or allow exceptions per site.
Mozilla Firefox
Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data. Click "Manage Data" to view and delete cookies for specific sites.
Apple Safari
Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data. You can remove cookies for individual sites or block all third-party cookies entirely.
Microsoft Edge
Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data. You can block or allow cookies and clear existing ones.
For general information about cookies and how to manage them, visit aboutcookies.org or allaboutcookies.org.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please check this page periodically for the latest information.
8. Contact
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at privacy@lunarshadowgarden.com.