Cookie Policy

Last updated: 27 May 2026

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, which cookies the Twelfth Brain website uses, and how you can control them.

1. What cookies are

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognise your device on return visits, remember your preferences, and collect information about how the site is used. Cookies may be set by us (first-party cookies) or by third parties whose services we use (third-party cookies). Similar technologies including web beacons, pixel tags, and local storage are also covered by this policy.

2. What cookies we use

Strictly necessary cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function. They cannot be disabled through our cookie controls, though you can set your browser to block them, which may affect website functionality.

CookiePurposeDuration
session_idMaintains your session as you navigate the websiteSession (deleted when browser closes)
csrf_tokenPrevents cross-site request forgery on form submissionsSession
cookie_consentStores your cookie preferences12 months

Analytics cookies

We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors use our website. Analytics data is collected in aggregate and anonymised where possible. We use a privacy-first analytics configuration that anonymises IP addresses before processing and does not enable cross-site tracking.

CookieProviderPurposeDuration
_gaGoogle AnalyticsDistinguishes users for analytics2 years
_ga_[ID]Google AnalyticsMaintains session state2 years

If we adopt a cookieless analytics solution such as Plausible or Fathom, no analytics cookies are set and this table will be updated accordingly.

Advertising and tracking

We do not use advertising cookies, retargeting cookies, or social media tracking pixels.

3. How to manage cookies

When you first visit our website, you will be shown a cookie notice allowing you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can update your preferences at any time by clicking Cookie Preferences in the website footer.

You can also manage cookies through your browser:

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

To opt out of Google Analytics: install the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

4. Changes to this policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. The date of the most recent update is shown at the top of this page.

5. Contact

For questions about our use of cookies: hello@twelfthbrain.com