Cookie Policy

Last updated: March 18, 2026

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, improve efficiency, and provide information to site owners. We also use similar technologies such as localStorage for consent storage.

2. How We Use Cookies

Unknown Index uses cookies and localStorage only as described in this policy. No cookies are set before you have provided your consent, with the exception of strictly necessary functionality.

3. Categories of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary

Always Active

These are required for the website to function and cannot be disabled.

NamePurposeDurationType
ui_consent_v1Stores your cookie consent preferences365 dayslocalStorage

Analytics (Requires Consent)

Used to understand how visitors interact with our website. Only active if you have accepted analytics cookies. All data is anonymised — IP addresses are truncated before processing.

ProviderCookie NamePurposeDuration
Google Analytics (GA4)_gaDistinguishes unique users2 years
Google Analytics (GA4)_ga_*Maintains session state2 years

Google Analytics data is processed by Google LLC under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework. See Google's Privacy Policy for full details.

Marketing / Advertising (Requires Consent)

No marketing or advertising cookies are currently active on this website. This category is reserved for future use. If marketing cookies are introduced, this policy will be updated and your consent will be requested again.

Preferences / Functional (Requires Consent)

Allows the website to remember choices you make to provide enhanced functionality. Currently no additional preference cookies beyond consent storage are set.

4. Your Choices and Rights

You have the right to withdraw or change your cookie consent at any time. To do so, click Manage Preferences in the cookie banner, which you can re-open by clearing your browser's localStorage for this site and refreshing the page.

You can also control cookies directly through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the website.

Under the GDPR and UK GDPR, you have the right to: access your personal data, request erasure, object to processing, and lodge a complaint with your supervisory authority. Under the CCPA, California residents have the right to know, delete, and opt out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

  • Strictly Necessary: Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) — required for site operation.
  • Analytics: Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR) — only processed after explicit opt-in.
  • Marketing: Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR) — not currently active.

6. Third-Party Services

When analytics cookies are accepted, data is transmitted to Google LLC (Google Analytics GA4). Google acts as a data processor under our instructions. Data may be transferred to the United States under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework and Standard Contractual Clauses.

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, or our practices. When we introduce new cookies or materially change how we use existing ones, we will request fresh consent. The date at the top of this page indicates when it was last revised.

8. Contact

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact us via our contact page.