Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how SPHR LLC uses cookies and similar technologies on sphr.world. It supplements our Privacy Policy.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. “Similar technologies” include things like browser local storage. They let a site remember your actions and preferences, keep you secure, and (with your consent) measure how the site is used.
Your choice: analytics are opt-in
When you first visit, we show a banner. Analytics cookies load only if you click “Accept”. If you decline, no analytics cookies are set and no analytics requests are sent. Strictly-necessary cookies (below) are always active because the site cannot function securely without them.
You can change your decision at any time using the “Cookie preferences” link in the footer, or by clearing your browser’s storage for this site.
Cookies we use
Strictly necessary
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| __cf_bm, cf_clearance | Cloudflare | Bot management and security for the site and the join form | Up to ~30 minutes / 1 year |
| Turnstile tokens | Cloudflare Turnstile | Verifies you are human when you submit the join form | Session / short-lived |
| sphr_cookie_consent (local storage) | SPHR | Remembers your accept/decline choice so we don’t ask again | Until you change it or clear site data |
Analytics — only after you accept
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics 4 | Distinguishes browsers to measure site usage | ~2 years |
| _ga_<id> | Google Analytics 4 | Maintains analytics session state | ~2 years |
Analytics data is processed by Google LLC. Our measurement ID is G-2GWB2QLM4T. Google
processes your IP address to derive an approximate (city-level) location and does not retain the IP
address in Google Analytics 4. User and event data is retained for up to 14 months (the Google
Analytics maximum), after which it is automatically deleted. Learn more at Google’s
Privacy Policy.
Managing cookies in your browser
Most browsers let you block or delete cookies in their settings. Blocking strictly-necessary cookies may stop parts of the site (including the join form) from working. To opt out of Google Analytics across sites, you can install Google’s opt-out browser add-on.
Changes
We may update this policy as our cookie use changes; we’ll revise the “Last updated” date above.
Contact
Questions about cookies: privacy@sphr.world.