Cookie Policy

Last updated: June 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how The Altered Journal uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website at thealteredjournal.com. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They allow the website to remember certain information about your visit — such as your preferences — to improve your experience on future visits.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies on this Site:

a) Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function correctly. They enable core features such as page navigation and secure access to the Site. You cannot opt out of these cookies, as the Site cannot function without them.

b) Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics 4)

We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to understand how visitors interact with our Site. GA4 collects anonymised data such as:

• Pages visited and time spent on each page

• How visitors arrived at the Site (referral source)

• Device and browser type

This data helps us improve the content and experience of our Site. GA4 cookies are only set with your consent via our cookie banner.

Google Analytics cookies used include:

• _ga — distinguishes unique users (expires after 2 years)

• _ga_<container-id> — used to persist session state (expires after 2 years)

• _gid — distinguishes users (expires after 24 hours)

c) Marketing / Third-Party Cookies

At this time, we do not use marketing or retargeting cookies. If this changes, we will update this policy accordingly.

3. How We Obtain Your Consent

When you first visit our Site, a cookie consent banner will be displayed. You will be asked to accept or decline non-essential cookies (such as analytics cookies). We will not set analytics cookies until you have given your consent.

You may change your cookie preferences at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the Site, or by contacting us at hello@thefamilythatalters.com.

4. How to Manage or Delete Cookies

You can control and manage cookies in your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• View what cookies are stored on your device

• Block all or certain types of cookies

• Delete cookies already stored

Please note that blocking some cookies may affect the functionality of the Site. For guidance on managing cookies in your specific browser, visit the browser provider's support pages.

You can also opt out of Google Analytics tracking specifically by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout ;

5. Third-Party Cookies

Our Site is hosted using MailerLite, which may set its own cookies for functional purposes. We embed content such as scripture references or social links that may load third-party resources. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any third-party services you encounter on our Site.

6. Updates to This Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. The latest version will always be available on this page.

7. Contact

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at: connect@thealteredjournal.com

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