The cookies and local storage we use
Framestory runs on a deliberately small set of cookies and browser storage keys. We set no advertising cookies and no third-party trackers. Non-essential storage is only written after you accept it in the consent banner.
Full list
| Name | Set by | Purpose | Duration | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| framestory.consent | Framestory (local storage) | Remembers your cookie choices so the banner does not reappear on every page. | 12 months | Strictly necessary |
| framestory.lang | Framestory (local storage) | Remembers whether you read the site in English or French. | Until cleared | Strictly necessary |
| sb-*-auth-token | Authentication provider (local storage) | Keeps you signed in to your workspace and refreshes your session securely. | Session, refreshed while active | Strictly necessary |
| framestory.analytics | Framestory (local storage) | Written only if you accept analytics; stores an anonymous counter of pages viewed so we can see which pages help. No profile, no third party. | 6 months | Analytics — off by default |
Change your mind
Your current choice is stored on this device only. You can reopen the banner and change it at any time.
Browser controls
You can also block or delete cookies and local storage from your browser settings. Blocking strictly necessary storage will sign you out and reset your language choice, but the site will still load.