Last updated: July 1st, 2026
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Cookies that identify your device or session can count as personal information under New Zealand's Privacy Act 2020 — see our Privacy Policy for how we handle personal information more broadly.
How we use them
Minimal by design
Paul's Handkerchief uses a minimal set, focused on making the platform work correctly for you.
Essential cookies
These are necessary for the platform to function and cannot be disabled:
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- Session: securely maintain your session state.
Preference storage
Your theme, font size, and reader layout (Single / Split) live in your browser's LocalStorage — technically distinct from cookies, never leaving your device or shared with us.
Analytics
At this time, we do not use third-party analytics or advertising cookies. If this changes, we will update this policy and request consent where required.
Your control
Managing cookies
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