Cookie Policy
Last updated: March 29, 2026
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, to remember your preferences, and to provide information to website owners about how their site is being used.
Similar technologies such as web beacons, pixels, and local storage may also be used for comparable purposes. This policy covers all such technologies collectively referred to as "cookies."
How We Use Cookies
Taciturn Studios LLC uses cookies to operate the website, remember your preferences, analyze site traffic, and serve relevant advertisements. We categorize our cookies into four types, as described below. When you first visit our site, you will be asked to consent to non-essential cookies via our cookie consent banner.
Cookie Categories
1. Strictly Necessary Cookies Always active
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be disabled. They are set in response to actions you take, such as logging in or completing a purchase. You can set your browser to block these cookies, but some parts of the site will not work as a result.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| ts_session | taciturnstudios.com | Maintains your login session | Session |
| ts_cookie_consent | taciturnstudios.com | Stores your cookie consent preference | 1 year |
2. Analytics Cookies Consent required
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We use Umami Analytics, a privacy-friendly tool that does not use personal identifiers or cross-site tracking. No data is sold to third parties.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| umami.is_unique | Umami | Distinguishes unique page visits (no personal data) | 1 day |
3. Advertising Cookies Consent required
These cookies are set by Google AdSense to display personalized advertisements based on your browsing history. If you decline advertising cookies, AdSense will serve non-personalized ads only. You can also opt out via Google's Ad Settings.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| __gads | Google AdSense | Ad targeting and frequency capping | 13 months |
| __gpi | Google AdSense | Ad performance measurement | 13 months |
| DSID | Identifies signed-in Google users for ad personalization | 2 weeks |
4. Affiliate Referral Cookies Set by third parties
When you click an affiliate link on our site (Amazon or Bookshop.org), the respective third-party website may set a referral cookie on your device. These cookies are set directly by those third parties, not by us, and are governed by their own privacy policies. They allow those services to attribute any resulting purchase to our affiliate account.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| session-id, ubid-main | Amazon | Tracks affiliate referral for commission attribution | 24 hours |
| affiliate_id | Bookshop.org | Tracks affiliate referral for commission attribution | 30 days |
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can manage your cookie preferences in several ways:
- Our cookie banner: When you first visit the site, you can accept or decline non-essential cookies. To change your preference later, clear your browser cookies and reload the page to see the banner again.
- Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or delete existing ones. See your browser's help documentation for instructions (Chrome, Firefox, Safari). Note that disabling cookies may affect site functionality.
- Google Ad Settings: Opt out of personalized Google advertising at google.com/settings/ads.
- Network Advertising Initiative: Opt out of interest-based advertising from participating companies at optout.networkadvertising.org.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable regulations. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
More Information
For more information about how we handle your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy and GDPR Compliance pages. If you have questions about our use of cookies, please use our contact form.