cookie policy

q1rk uses as little as possible. this page lists what gets stored on your device and how you control it. last updated 21 june 2026.

the short version

nothing non-essential loads until you choose "allow". you can change or withdraw that choice any time with the consent link in the footer - withdrawing is as easy as allowing.

what we store

essential (always on, no consent needed)

• a small flag remembering your consent choice, so we don't ask every visit.
• a flag in your browser so an upvote or a view isn't counted twice. these stay on your device.

analytics (only after you allow it)

• google analytics sets cookies (such as _ga) to measure anonymous usage with ip anonymized. these do not exist until you opt in, and are disabled the moment you withdraw.

we use no advertising or cross-site tracking cookies.

managing consent

• in the footer, the consent link reopens the panel to allow or withdraw at any time.
• in your browser, you can clear or block cookies and site storage in settings; doing so also clears your saved choice, so we'll ask again.

records

when you allow or withdraw, we keep a minimal record of the choice (see the privacy policy) so consent can be demonstrated. it holds no ip address or email.