Digital Artifacts Cookie Policy

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better browsing experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use velmoria.online.

Think of cookies as mystical artifacts that help us remember your journey through our digital realm, ensuring that each visit builds upon the last without compromising your privacy or security.

Types of Cookies:

• Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted
• First-Party Cookies: Cookies set directly by velmoria.online
• Third-Party Cookies: Cookies set by external services we use

We use different types of cookies to enhance your experience while exploring forgotten kingdoms and gaming lore. Below is a detailed explanation of each category:

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
velmoria_session	Maintains your session state across page visits	Session
velmoria_cookie_consent	Remembers your cookie consent preferences	30 days
velmoria_security	Provides security against cross-site request forgery	Session

These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us understand which pages are most popular and how visitors move around the site.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
velmoria_analytics	Tracks page views and user interactions	2 years
velmoria_user_journey	Understands how users navigate through content	30 days
velmoria_performance	Monitors website loading times and performance	7 days

All analytics data is anonymized and aggregated. We cannot identify individual users from this information.

These cookies enable the website to remember information that changes the way the website behaves or looks, like your preferred language or the region that you are in.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
velmoria_theme	Remembers your visual theme preferences	1 year
velmoria_newsletter_closed	Remembers if you've dismissed newsletter signup	30 days
velmoria_reading_progress	Saves your reading progress on long articles	7 days

Some cookies on our site are set by third-party services that appear on our pages. We use these services to enhance functionality and provide better user experience.

Third-Party Services We Use:

• Font Services: Google Fonts for typography (no personal data collected)
• Content Delivery: CDN services for faster loading times
• Animation Libraries: AOS library for scroll animations

These third parties may use cookies according to their own privacy policies. We recommend reviewing their policies for more information about their cookie practices.

You have several options for managing cookies on our website:

Browser Settings:

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or delete certain cookies. However, note that if you delete or refuse cookies, some parts of our website may become inaccessible or not function properly.

Cookie Consent Banner:

When you first visit velmoria.online, you'll see a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting our site.

Browser-Specific Instructions:

• Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
• Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data

We respect your right to choose whether to accept cookies. When you visit our website for the first time, we'll ask for your consent before placing any non-essential cookies on your device.

Your Choices:

• Accept: Allow all cookies for the best browsing experience
• Decline: Only essential cookies will be used (some features may be limited)
• Customize: Choose which types of cookies to allow

If you choose to decline cookies, the consent banner will appear again on your next visit. If you accept, your preference will be remembered for 30 days.

Updating This Policy:

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please check this page periodically for updates.