Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 2024

Manpurposepath, Jalan Asia Afrika 41, Medan

Understanding Our Cookie Usage

At Manpurposepath, we use cookies to enhance your experience on our editorial platform. This policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your preferences. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us understand how you interact with our content and articles.

We are committed to transparency regarding our use of cookies. This page provides comprehensive information about each type of cookie we employ and the purposes they serve.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small files containing text that are stored on your browser or device. They allow websites to remember information about your visit, preferences, and activities. There are two main types of cookies:

Session Cookies

These cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser. They help us remember your preferences during your current visit to our editorial platform.

Persistent Cookies

These cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They help us recognize you on subsequent visits and maintain your preferences over time.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as navigation, security features, and content delivery. Without these cookies, certain features may not work as intended.

Status: Always enabled | Can be disabled: No

Performance & Analytics Cookies

We use these cookies to analyze how readers interact with our articles and content. They help us understand which topics resonate with our audience, how long readers spend on articles, and which sections are most popular. This information helps our editorial team create more valuable content.

Status: Enabled by default | Can be disabled: Yes

Preference Cookies

These cookies remember your choices and settings, such as your preferred language, text size, and display preferences. They allow us to personalize your reading experience on future visits to our platform.

Status: Enabled by default | Can be disabled: Yes

Functionality Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and features on our editorial platform. They help us provide features like article bookmarks, reading history, and content recommendations tailored to your interests.

Status: Enabled by default | Can be disabled: Yes

Detailed Cookie List

Cookie Name	Type	Purpose	Duration
mpp_session	Essential	Session management and user authentication	Session
mpp_preferences	Preference	Stores your content preferences and reading settings	1 year
mpp_analytics_id	Analytics	Anonymous tracking of article engagement and page views	2 years
mpp_language	Functionality	Remembers your language preference	1 year
mpp_reading_history	Functionality	Tracks articles you've read for recommendations	30 days
mpp_theme	Preference	Stores your preferred color theme (light/dark mode)	1 year
mpp_consent	Essential	Records your cookie consent preferences	1 year
mpp_utm_tracking	Analytics	Tracks traffic sources and editorial campaign performance	6 months

How We Use Cookies

Content Personalization

We use cookies to remember your reading preferences and deliver content recommendations based on your interests and browsing history.

Editorial Analytics

Cookies help us understand which articles are most valuable to our readers, how long people spend reading, and which topics deserve more coverage.

Platform Security

Essential cookies enable us to maintain the security and integrity of our editorial platform, protecting both your data and our content.

User Experience Enhancement

We use cookies to remember your preferences, such as language, theme preference, and display settings, to provide a seamless reading experience.

Managing Your Cookies

Browser Settings

You can control cookie settings directly through your web browser. Most browsers allow you to:

• View what cookies are stored on your device
• Delete cookies individually or all at once
• Block all cookies or specific types of cookies
• Set preferences for new cookies

Consult your browser's help documentation for specific instructions on managing cookies.

Cookie Consent Control

When you first visit Manpurposepath, we display a cookie consent banner. You can:

• Accept all cookies recommended for optimal experience
• Customize your preferences for each cookie category
• Decline non-essential cookies while using our platform

Important Note

Disabling essential cookies may impact the functionality of our editorial platform. Some features, such as article bookmarks and reading history, may not work properly without preference and functionality cookies.

Third-Party Cookies

Our editorial platform may include content from third-party services such as video platforms, social media integration, and analytics tools. These third parties may set their own cookies to:

• Provide embedded content (such as videos or interactive graphics)
• Enable article sharing functionality
• Track content engagement and reach

We are not responsible for third-party cookie practices. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these external services to understand how they use cookies and data.

Privacy & Data Protection

At Manpurposepath, we take your privacy seriously. Our use of cookies is consistent with applicable data protection regulations, including:

→ GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) for users in the European Union

→ Indonesian data protection standards for our operations in Indonesia

→ International best practices for data security and user privacy

We do not sell your personal data. Analytics cookies only collect anonymized, aggregated information about how our content is consumed. For detailed information about how we handle your data, please review our full Privacy Policy.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or technology. When we make significant changes, we will notify you by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, by providing additional notice.

We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we use cookies. Your continued use of Manpurposepath after updates constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.