Cookie Policy

We know — nobody gets excited about cookie policies. You came here to read about Stabbing Westward, not about tiny text files stored in your browser. But transparency matters, so here is a clear breakdown of how and why this site uses cookies.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, provide a better browsing experience, and supply information to site operators. Cookies are not programs and cannot carry viruses — they are simply data.

How We Use Cookies

This site uses cookies for several purposes. Here is a breakdown by category:

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the basic functionality of the website. They enable core features like page navigation, access to secure areas, and session management. Without these cookies, the site cannot function properly. They do not collect any personally identifiable information.

Analytics Cookies

We use analytics cookies (such as those provided by Google Analytics) to understand how visitors use this site. These cookies collect information about which pages are visited most often, how long visitors spend on a page, and whether users encounter any errors. All information collected by these cookies is aggregated and anonymous. It helps us figure out what content resonates with the Stabbing Westward fan community and where we can improve.

Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow the site to remember choices you make — such as your preferred language or region — and provide enhanced, personalized features. They may also be used to remember changes you have made to text size, fonts, or other customizable elements of the site.

Advertising and Third-Party Cookies

This site may display advertisements served by third-party advertising networks. These networks may place cookies on your device to deliver ads relevant to your interests, limit the number of times you see a particular ad, and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. We do not control the cookies placed by these third-party services. Additionally, embedded content from platforms such as YouTube, Spotify, or social media sites may set their own cookies when you interact with that content.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have full control over cookies. Most web browsers allow you to manage cookie settings through their preferences or settings menus. You can choose to block or delete cookies, though please be aware that doing so may affect the functionality of this site and your experience on it.

Here are links to cookie management instructions for common browsers:

Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and Site Permissions

Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” feature that sends a signal to websites you visit indicating that you do not wish to be tracked. There is currently no universal standard for how sites should respond to these signals. We respect your preference and are committed to transparency about our tracking practices as outlined in this policy.

Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to revisit this page from time to time so you stay informed about how cookies are used on this site.

Questions?

If you have any questions about how cookies are used on this site, feel free to get in touch. For additional details on how we handle your personal data, check out our Privacy Policy.

Last updated: March 2026