Cookie Policy

Last updated: February 2026

This policy explains how Topic9 uses cookies and similar technologies to recognise you when you visit our website. It explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control our use of them.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners. Cookies allow a website to remember your actions and preferences (such as login details, theme, and other display preferences) over a period of time, so you do not have to keep re-entering them.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function. They enable core functionality such as keeping you signed in, remembering your theme preference, and ensuring secure page navigation. You cannot opt out of essential cookies because the site will not work properly without them.

Functional cookies

These cookies enable enhanced features and personalization, such as remembering your sound preferences. If you disable these cookies, some features may not work as expected.

Analytics cookies

We use Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors interact with Topic9. These cookies collect information such as the number of visitors, which pages are visited most, and how users navigate the site. All data is aggregated and anonymous. You can opt out by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.

Cookie List

Cookie
Purpose
Type
Duration
token
Authentication session token
Essential
7 days
theme
Stores your light/dark mode preference
Essential
1 year
sound
Stores your sound on/off preference
Functional
1 year
_ga / _ga_*
Google Analytics - distinguishes unique users and sessions
Analytics
2 years / 2 years
_gid
Google Analytics - distinguishes users for 24 hours
Analytics
24 hours
__vercel_live_token
Vercel deployment preview authentication
Essential
Session

How to Manage Cookies

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these settings in the “Options” or “Preferences” menu of your browser. The following links may help you manage cookies in common browsers:

Please note that disabling or deleting cookies may affect the functionality of Topic9. Essential cookies cannot be disabled without breaking core features such as authentication.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this cookie policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please revisit this page periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at info@topic9.com.