SilksonG Map

the SilksonG map.com

Cookie and Privacy Policy

What Are Cookies and Local Storage

We use both cookies and local storage to enhance your experience:

  • Cookies: Small text files sent by our advertising partners and analytics services
  • Local Storage: Data stored locally on your device for your personal preferences

How We Use Data Storage

The Silksong Map uses different types of data storage for various purposes to provide you with the best possible experience and relevant advertising.

Essential Storage (Always Active)

These are necessary for the website to function and remember your basic preferences.

  • cookieConsent - Remembers your cookie preferences
  • silksong_unified_filters_v3 - Your map filters and viewing preferences
  • silksong_spoiler_preferences_v1 - Your spoiler protection settings

Advertising Cookies (Google AdSense)

We partner with Google AdSense to display relevant advertisements. These cookies help personalize ads and measure ad performance. You can opt out of personalized advertising.

  • _gads, __gads - Google advertising cookies for ad personalization
  • _gpi - Google Publisher Tag for ad frequency control
  • IDE - Used by DoubleClick for ad targeting and measurement
  • test_cookie - Tests if cookies are enabled for advertising

Analytics Storage (Optional)

We use privacy-focused analytics to understand how visitors use our site and improve the user experience.

  • Plausible Analytics - Privacy-first analytics with no personal data collection

Google Consent Mode v2

We implement Google Consent Mode v2 to ensure compliance with privacy regulations. This means:

  • Advertising cookies are blocked by default until you consent
  • Non-personalized ads may still be shown if you decline
  • Your choice is respected across all Google services
  • You can change your preferences at any time

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have full control over what cookies and data are stored:

  • Cookie Banner: When you first visit our site, you'll see a cookie consent banner where you can choose to accept or decline advertising cookies.
  • Browser Settings: You can clear cookies and local storage through your browser's privacy settings.
  • Google Ad Settings: Control personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings .
  • Opt-out of Interest-based Ads: Visit NAI Opt-out for more advertising choices.

Data Retention

Different types of data have different retention periods:

  • Local Storage: Persists until manually cleared or browser data is reset
  • Advertising Cookies: Vary by service, typically 30 days to 2 years
  • Consent Records: Stored locally to remember your choice

Third-Party Services

We work with the following third-party services that may set cookies:

  • Google AdSense: For displaying relevant advertisements
  • Plausible Analytics: For privacy-focused website analytics

Each service has its own privacy policy governing how they handle your data:

Your Rights

Under privacy laws like GDPR and CCPA, you have rights regarding your personal data:

  • Right to know what data is collected
  • Right to access your personal data
  • Right to correct inaccurate data
  • Right to delete your data
  • Right to opt-out of data sales (we don't sell data)
  • Right to non-discrimination for exercising these rights

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie and Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.

Last updated: September 13, 2025

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie and Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: