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This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how SolidWiki ([https://solidwiki.com/ solidwiki.com]) uses them on its websites, and how you can manage your cookie preferences. This policy should be read alongside our [[Privacy_Policy|Privacy Policy]].

: '''Last updated:''' June 2025
: '''Website:''' [https://solidwiki.com/ solidwiki.com]
: '''Knowledge Hub:''' [https://hub.solidwiki.com/ hub.solidwiki.com]

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== 1. What Are Cookies ==

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device — computer, tablet, or mobile phone — when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used to make websites function correctly, remember your preferences, and provide website operators with information about how their sites are used.

Cookies cannot execute programs or deliver viruses to your device. Each cookie is unique to your web browser and contains anonymous information.

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== 2. Types of Cookies ==

There are several types of cookies, categorised by their purpose and duration:

=== 2.1 By Duration ===

; Session cookies : These cookies are temporary and are deleted from your device when you close your web browser. They are used to maintain your session while you are actively browsing a website.

; Persistent cookies : These cookies remain on your device for a set period of time, or until you delete them manually. They are used to remember your preferences across visits.

=== 2.2 By Purpose ===

; Strictly necessary cookies : These cookies are essential for the website to function. Without them, services you have requested — such as navigating between pages or logging into a wiki account — cannot be provided. These cookies do not require your consent.

; Analytics and performance cookies : These cookies collect anonymous information about how visitors use our website — for example, which pages are visited most frequently and whether users encounter error messages. This information helps us improve the website. These cookies do not identify individual users.

; Functional cookies : These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make — such as your preferred language — and provide enhanced, personalised features.

; Third-party cookies : Some pages on our website may include content from third-party providers, such as embedded maps or external links. These third parties may set their own cookies. SolidWiki does not control third-party cookies.

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== 3. Cookies Used on Our Websites ==

=== 3.1 hub.solidwiki.com (MediaWiki) ===

This knowledge hub runs on MediaWiki software. MediaWiki sets the following cookies as part of its standard operation:

{| class="wikitable"
! Cookie Name !! Purpose !! Duration !! Type
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| <code>solidwiki_session</code> || Maintains your login session while browsing the wiki || Session (deleted on browser close) || Strictly necessary
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| <code>solidwikiUserID</code> || Stores your user ID if you are logged in || 180 days || Strictly necessary
|-
| <code>solidwikiUserName</code> || Stores your username if you are logged in || 180 days || Strictly necessary
|-
| <code>solidwikiToken</code> || Security token used to prevent cross-site request forgery || 180 days || Strictly necessary
|}

These cookies are set by MediaWiki and are required for the wiki to function correctly. They do not track your activity across other websites.

=== 3.2 solidwiki.com (Main Website) ===

Our main website may use analytics cookies to understand how visitors use the site. Where analytics tools are used, they are configured to anonymise IP addresses and do not collect personally identifiable information.

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== 4. Cookies We Do Not Use ==

SolidWiki does not use:

* Advertising or targeting cookies
* Cookies that track your activity across third-party websites
* Cookies that build advertising profiles or are shared with advertising networks

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== 5. How to Manage Cookies ==

You can control and manage cookies through your web browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

* View the cookies currently stored on your device
* Delete some or all cookies
* Block cookies from specific websites
* Block all third-party cookies
* Set your browser to notify you when a cookie is being set

Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may affect the functionality of our websites. In particular, blocking strictly necessary cookies will prevent you from logging in to the wiki.

Instructions for managing cookies in common browsers:

* '''Google Chrome:''' Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
* '''Mozilla Firefox:''' Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
* '''Microsoft Edge:''' Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
* '''Apple Safari:''' Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data

For more information about cookies and how to manage them, you can also visit [https://www.allaboutcookies.org/ allaboutcookies.org].

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== 6. Changes to This Policy ==

SolidWiki may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. The updated policy will be published on this page with a revised date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

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== 7. Contact ==

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us through our main website:

: [https://solidwiki.com/ solidwiki.com]

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''This Cookie Policy applies to [https://solidwiki.com/ solidwiki.com] and [https://hub.solidwiki.com/ hub.solidwiki.com].''

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