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Cookie Policy

Last updated: 1 June 2026

1. What is a cookie?

A cookie is a small text file placed on your device by a website. Cookies help websites remember information about your visit, such as whether you are logged in.

2. Cookies we use

Merlin's Keeper uses one cookie only:

Name Type Purpose Duration Set by
PHPSESSID Strictly necessary Maintains your login session. Also stores the CSRF security token (which prevents cross-site request forgery attacks) and temporary flash messages shown after form submissions. Without this cookie the site cannot function. Session — deleted when you close your browser madcarbon.co.uk

3. Cookies we do NOT use

We do not use:

  • Analytics or tracking cookies (no Google Analytics, no usage monitoring)
  • Advertising or marketing cookies
  • Social media cookies
  • Third-party cookies of any kind
  • Persistent login cookies ("remember me")

All scripts and assets (JavaScript, fonts, images) are served directly from our own domain. No external CDNs or third-party resources are loaded.

4. Do I need to consent?

No. Because we use only strictly necessary cookies, we are not required to obtain your consent under UK GDPR or the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR). Strictly necessary cookies are exempt from the consent requirement.

This also means we do not display a cookie banner, as one is not legally required.

5. How to control or delete cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that blocking the session cookie will prevent you from logging in to Merlin's Keeper.

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6. Further information

For any questions about how we use cookies, contact us at madcarbon@gmail.com or visit our Privacy Policy for full details of how we handle your data.