COOKIE POLICY
THŌNE Studio Ltd
Company Number: 16482399
Registered Office: 71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2H 9JQ, United Kingdom
Last Updated: January 2026
WHAT ARE COOKIES?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website owners useful information about how their site is being used.
HOW WE USE COOKIES
We use cookies and similar technologies on halsi.us (the "Site") for the following purposes:
2.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the Site to function. They enable core functionality such as:
• User authentication and session management
• Security features and fraud prevention
• Remembering your preferences (such as language selection)
You cannot opt out of essential cookies as they are required for the Site to operate.
2.2 Performance & Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Site by collecting anonymous information about:
• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• Links clicked and navigation patterns
• Error messages encountered
• Referral sources
We use this information to improve the Site's performance and user experience.
2.3 Functionality Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, including:
• Remembering your display preferences
• Saving your reading progress
• Customizing content based on your interests
2.4 Marketing & Advertising Cookies
We may use these cookies to:
• Deliver relevant advertisements
• Measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns
• Track conversions from our promotional activities
These cookies may be set by third-party advertising networks.
COOKIES WE USE
COOKIE NAME PROVIDER PURPOSE DURATION TYPE
ghost-members-ssr Ghost CMS Member authentication Session Essential
ghost-members-ssr.sig Ghost CMS Auth signature Session Essential
halsius_lang Site Language preference 1 year Functionality
_ga Google Analytics User identification 2 years Analytics
_gid Google Analytics User identification 24 hours Analytics
_gat Google Analytics Rate limiting 1 minute Analytics
THIRD-PARTY COOKIES
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages:
4.1 Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to analyze Site usage. Google may use the data collected to contextualize and personalize ads in its advertising network.
Privacy Policy: policies.google.com/privacy
Opt-out: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
4.2 Payment Processors (Stripe)
When you make a payment, our payment processor may set cookies for fraud prevention and transaction security.
Privacy Policy: stripe.com/privacy
4.3 Social Media
If you interact with social sharing features, the respective social media platforms may set cookies.
YOUR COOKIE CHOICES
5.1 Cookie Consent
When you first visit the Site, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can:
• Accept All: Enable all cookies
• Customize: Choose which cookie categories to enable
• Reject Non-Essential: Only allow essential cookies
5.2 Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies
Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies
Edge: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies
5.3 Opt-Out Links
Google Analytics: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Network Advertising Initiative: optout.networkadvertising.org
Digital Advertising Alliance: optout.aboutads.info
5.4 Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you disable certain cookies:
• Some Site features may not function properly
• You may need to re-enter information on each visit
• Personalization features will be limited
LOCAL STORAGE AND SIMILAR TECHNOLOGIES
In addition to cookies, we may use:
6.1 Local Storage
Web storage that persists data on your device, used for:
• Storing your language preference
• Caching content for faster loading
• Saving reading progress
6.2 Session Storage
Temporary storage that is cleared when you close your browser, used for:
• Maintaining session state
• Temporary data during your visit
DO NOT TRACK
Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) setting. We currently do not respond to DNT signals, as there is no industry-wide standard for DNT compliance. However, you can use the cookie controls described above to manage your preferences.
UPDATES TO THIS COOKIE POLICY
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, regulatory, or operational reasons. We will post any changes on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.
CONTACT US
For questions about our use of cookies, please contact:
THŌNE Studio Ltd
71-75 Shelton Street
Covent Garden, London
WC2H 9JQ
United Kingdom
Email: privacy@halsi.us
By continuing to use the Site after being presented with the cookie consent banner, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.