Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies and similar technologies Pilot Protocol ("we", "us") uses on pilotprotocol.network, why we use them, and how you can control them. It supplements our Privacy Policy.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. They are widely used to make websites work, improve efficiency, and provide information to the site owners. "Similar technologies" includes localStorage, session storage, and browser-level storage APIs that serve a similar purpose.
Cookie Inventory
Here is every cookie and browser-storage entry used on pilotprotocol.network, what it does, how long it lasts, and who sets it:
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
__cf_bm | Cloudflare | Bot management. Distinguishes human visitors from automated bots to protect the site from malicious traffic. Does not track users across sites. | 30 minutes | Strictly necessary |
pilot_consent | Pilot Protocol (localStorage) | Stores your cookie consent preference (accepted or rejected). No personal data, no tracking. | Persistent (until cleared) | Strictly necessary |
_ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users for analytics. Set only after you accept cookies. Contains a randomly generated client identifier. | 2 years | Analytics |
_ga_EEWEKT0GW5 | Google Analytics | Session-level analytics for our GA4 property. Set only after cookie consent. Tracks page views and session state. | 2 years | Analytics |
Cookieless Analytics
In addition to the cookies above, we use Cloudflare Web Analytics, which is entirely cookieless. It does not use cookies, localStorage, fingerprinting, or any form of persistent tracking. It provides only aggregated page-view counts and performance metrics. No personal data is collected.
Consent Model
When you first visit pilotprotocol.network, a consent banner appears offering two options:
- Accept — Enables Google Analytics 4 cookies (
_ga,_ga_EEWEKT0GW5). Your preference is stored in thepilot_consentlocalStorage entry. - Reject — No analytics cookies are set. The strictly necessary
__cf_bmcookie (Cloudflare bot management) still operates. Your preference is stored inpilot_consent.
The banner does not use a "nag wall" — you can browse the site without interacting with it. If you do not make a choice, no analytics cookies are set (implied rejection).
How to Change Your Preference
You can change your consent at any time:
- Cookie preferences link — At the bottom of every page in the footer, click "Cookie Preferences" to reopen the consent banner.
- Clear localStorage — Removing
pilot_consentfrom your browser's localStorage will reset your preference, and the banner will reappear on your next visit. - Browser settings — Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies globally. See your browser's help documentation for instructions.
Third-Party Tools We've Disabled
For transparency: our site includes a PostHog integration in the codebase, but it is currently disabled. No PostHog cookies, events, or analytics are active. If we enable PostHog in the future, we will update this policy, add it to the cookie inventory, and require fresh consent.
Changes to This Policy
We will post changes to this page and update the "Last updated" date. If we add new cookies or substantially change how we use existing ones, we will re-prompt for consent where required by law.
Contact
Questions about cookies or our use of analytics?
Email: [email protected]
This policy was drafted for transparency. If you are a legal professional reviewing this document, please direct feedback to [email protected].