Cookie Policy
Last updated: 14 July 2026
This Cookie Policy explains the cookies and similar technologies (such as browser local storage) used on dseclabs.xyz, what each one does, and how you can control them. It complements our Privacy Policy. Our guiding principle is minimalism: this site is built to run without advertising, marketing, or cross-site tracking cookies, and any analytics we use is cookieless and loaded only with your consent.
What these technologies are
A cookie is a small file a site (or a third party it embeds) can store in your browser. Local storage is a related mechanism that keeps small values on your device without sending them back to a server on every request. Both can be strictly necessary (the site cannot function correctly without them) or optional (used only if you agree).
What we use
Strictly necessary (always active)
These make the site work and keep it secure. They do not track you and are not used for analytics or advertising, so they do not require consent.
Optional analytics (only if you accept)
We use Umami, a privacy-friendly analytics tool that is cookieless and stores no identifiers on your device. It loads only after you choose “Accept” in the cookie banner, and it measures aggregate usage (page views, referrers, approximate country) without profiling you or tracking you across other sites. Choose “Reject” and it is never loaded.
| Name / item | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
cookie-consent | dseclabs.xyz | Remembers your accept/reject choice for the cookie banner. | Local storage (necessary) | Until you clear it |
theme | dseclabs.xyz | Remembers your light/dark theme preference. | Local storage (necessary) | Until you clear it |
__cf_bm, similar | Cloudflare | Distinguishes humans from bots and protects the site (CDN/security). | Cookie (necessary) | Session / up to ~30 min |
| hCaptcha state | Intuition Machines (hCaptcha) | Anti-bot verification on the contact form; set only if you interact with the captcha. | Cookie / local storage (necessary) | Session to ~1 day |
| Analytics (Umami) | Umami Software | Aggregate, non-identifying usage measurement. | Cookieless (consent required) | No device storage |
Third-party items (Cloudflare, hCaptcha) are set by those providers under their own terms; the names and lifetimes above are indicative and may change. hCaptcha is only involved if you interact with the contact form.
Your choices
When you first visit, a banner lets you accept or reject optional analytics. Strictly necessary cookies are not affected by this choice, because the site cannot function or stay secure without them. You can change your decision at any time:
You can also block or delete cookies and clear local storage through your browser settings. Doing so will not break browsing on this site, though it may reset your theme and consent preferences.
Questions
If you have any questions about how we use cookies, reach us through our contact form.