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Cookie Policy

This page explains exactly what cookies and browser storage thesecurelancer.com uses, why, and how you can manage or remove them.

Last updated: 2026-05-29

Contents

  1. 1. What Cookies and Similar Technologies Are
  2. 2. Cookies and Storage We Use
  3. 3. What We Do Not Use
  4. 4. How to Manage or Disable Cookies
  5. 5. Opting Out of PostHog Analytics
  6. 6. Contact

1. What Cookies and Similar Technologies Are

Cookies are small text files placed on your device by a website when you visit it. They allow the site to remember information about your visit — such as your preferred language or login state — so you do not have to re-enter it each time.

In addition to traditional cookies, websites commonly use localStorage and sessionStorage — browser APIs that store data on your device without the automatic server-transmission behaviour of cookies. thesecurelancer.com uses both cookies and localStorage, as described below.

Cookies can be "first-party" (set by the domain you are visiting) or "third-party" (set by a different domain). All storage used on this site is first-party. We do not use third-party advertising or tracking cookies.

2. Cookies and Storage We Use

The table below lists every piece of persistent storage this site places on your device.

Name / KeyTypePurposeStorage MechanismExpiry
themeNecessaryStores your light/dark theme preference so the correct colour scheme loads on every visit.localStorage (client-side only)Persists until you clear browser storage
ph_<project_key>_posthogAnalyticsPostHog session identity. Stores a randomly-generated distinct_id and session_id used to count unique visitors and link page-view events within a session.localStorage / cookie (first-party)~365 days (renewed on activity)
ph_opt_in_out_<key>Analytics (opt-out flag)Set by PostHog when you opt out of analytics tracking. Prevents any further event data from being sent.localStorage (first-party)Persists until cleared

Theme preference

Stored in localStorage under the key theme. This data never leaves your device and is read only by the site itself on page load to apply the correct colour scheme. It contains no personally identifiable information.

PostHog analytics

PostHog stores a randomly-generated visitor identifier and session data in first-party localStorage. This is used solely for aggregate analytics — page views, referrers, device types — to help improve the site. No advertising profiles are built and data is never sold. The PostHog instance is configured to operate as a first-party tool.

Vercel Analytics

Vercel Analytics collects aggregate, anonymised metrics at the network edge — request counts, performance timings, country-level origin. It does not set persistent cookies or localStorage entries on your device. Data is inherently ephemeral and tied to individual requests, not to a tracked user identity.

3. What We Do Not Use

We do not use:

  • Third-party advertising or retargeting cookies (Google Ads, Meta Pixel, or similar).
  • Social media tracking pixels.
  • Cross-site tracking or fingerprinting techniques.
  • Any cookie or storage item not listed in Section 2.

If you observe any storage item on this domain that is not listed above, please report it via the contact form.

4. How to Manage or Disable Cookies

You can control and delete cookies and localStorage data through your browser settings. The steps vary by browser:

Google Chrome

Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data

Official instructions →

Mozilla Firefox

Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data

Official instructions →

Apple Safari

Settings → Privacy → Manage Website Data

Official instructions →

Microsoft Edge

Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies

Official instructions →

Clearing localStorage for thesecurelancer.com will remove your theme preference and any PostHog identifiers. The next visit will be treated as a new session and you will need to re-select your theme preference if applicable.

Blocking all cookies and localStorage may affect the functionality of some website features, including theme persistence.

5. Opting Out of PostHog Analytics

PostHog is the analytics platform we use to understand how visitors use this website. Disabling PostHog stops all session and event analytics from being collected. We respect this choice — the site remains fully functional without analytics.

To opt out of PostHog tracking, you can use one of the following methods:

Browser-level: clear localStorage

Open your browser's developer tools (F12), navigate to Application → Local Storage → thesecurelancer.com, and delete the keys beginning with ph_. PostHog will assign a new anonymous identity on the next page load unless you also block future writes.

PostHog opt-out flag

PostHog honours an opt-out flag stored in localStorage under the key ph_opt_in_out_<project_key> set to 0. Once set, PostHog will not collect any event data for that browser. This flag persists until you clear localStorage. You can set it via the browser console on this site: posthog.opt_out_capturing()

Browser "Do Not Track" header

PostHog can be configured to respect the Do Not Tracksignal sent by your browser. If your browser sends DNT: 1, PostHog will not capture events for your session. Instructions to enable DNT vary by browser; consult your browser's privacy settings documentation.

Opting out of PostHog has no effect on Vercel Analytics (which is ephemeral and non-identifying) or on the theme preference stored in localStorage.

6. Contact

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or about the specific storage items used on this site, please get in touch via the contact form. For privacy-related requests including data deletion, see the Privacy Policy.

This Cookie Policy may be updated if we add or remove analytics tools or change how storage is used. The "Last updated" date reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the site after an update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

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