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cookies & local storage

last updated: february 2026

overview

moonpath.dev does not use tracking cookies or third-party advertising cookies. we use minimal browser storage to remember your preferences.

cookies

theme preference

we set a single cookie (moonpath_theme) on the .moonpath.dev domain to store your light/dark mode choice. this cookie contains only "light" or "dark", expires after one year, and is not used for tracking. it allows your theme preference to carry over across all moonpath.dev sites.

the theme preference cookie is a functional/essential cookie. no consent is required for essential cookies under gdpr.

google analytics

google analytics 4 sets the following cookies:

  • _ga: distinguishes unique visitors. expires after 2 years.
  • _ga_[ID]: maintains session state. expires after 2 years.

these cookies do not contain personal information. you can opt out by using the google analytics opt-out browser add-on or by disabling cookies in your browser settings.

local storage

the following data is saved in your browser's local storage. it never leaves your device:

  • theme preference: your light/dark mode choice

session storage

during your visit, traffic source information (referring website, utm campaign parameters, landing page) is stored temporarily in your browser's session storage. this data is automatically cleared when you close your browser tab or browser. it is used solely to attach traffic source context to analytics events and is not persisted between sessions.

what we do not use

  • no third-party advertising cookies
  • no tracking pixels or beacons
  • no fingerprinting

analytics

we use both google analytics 4 and vercel analytics. google analytics uses cookies as described above. vercel analytics is privacy-focused and does not use cookies or collect personal data.

managing your data

you can clear all locally stored data at any time through your browser's settings (clear site data for moonpath.dev). this will reset your theme preference.

contact

for questions about our use of cookies and local storage, email hello@moonpath.dev or use our contact form.