Cookie policy
Effective 1 January 2026 · Reviewed 1 October 2026
This policy describes small browser files and related technologies used by Caban. They help pages function, remember a cookie choice, protect forms, and understand broad reading patterns. Cookies do not tell us that a person has a medical condition or guarantee that a device belongs to one person. It applies to every page published under the Caban name and to the behavior of the cookie-choice banner a reader sees on a first visit. It does not apply to cookies set by an external site a reader reaches by following a link from one of our articles, since that site's own cookie practices govern those files. We review this policy whenever we introduce, modify, or remove a cookie or similar technology, rather than only at the scheduled annual review. Where a future feature would require a new category of cookie, we intend to update this page and, where appropriate, the consent banner before that feature becomes active.
Scope
The scope described here sits alongside the general introduction above and focuses specifically on how each category of cookie is classified, how long it persists in a browser, and which part of the site relies on it. Where a reader's browser blocks a cookie outright, most essential functionality such as page navigation and the contact form still works, though the cookie-choice banner may reappear on each visit since the choice itself could not be stored. This section is the practical reference a reader should consult before adjusting browser-level cookie settings.
The technologies covered by this policy include traditional HTTP cookies, local browser storage used for the cookie-choice banner, and, where enabled, similar identifiers used by an analytics provider. We group these technologies into four practical categories for clarity: essential cookies needed for basic site function, session-related identifiers used by hosting infrastructure, optional measurement cookies, and potential future preference storage. A cookie classified as essential cannot be disabled through the banner because doing so would prevent the site's basic functions, such as remembering a reader's cookie choice, from working correctly. We do not use cookies to serve targeted advertising based on browsing history across other websites, and we do not currently participate in any third-party advertising cookie network.
Essential choice cookie
cookieChoice records Accept or Reject in local browser storage so the banner does not appear on every page. It remains until the reader clears storage or changes the preference. It contains only the choice and is not sold, shared for advertising, or used to identify a reader.
Technically, this item is stored using the browser's local storage mechanism rather than a traditional server-set cookie, which means it is never transmitted to our servers and exists only on the reader's own device. Because it stores a single value, such as "accepted" or "rejected", it cannot be used to link a reader's visits across different devices or browsers. A reader who clears browsing data, uses a new device, or switches to a private browsing window will see the banner again, since the stored choice does not persist in those situations. We do not set an expiration date on this item because its sole purpose is to remember a preference for as long as the reader's browser retains it. If we introduce a more granular consent mechanism in the future, such as separate toggles for different cookie categories, this item will be updated to reflect the more detailed choice.
Session delivery
Hosting infrastructure may use temporary session identifiers to route requests, prevent abuse, or maintain basic delivery. These generally expire when the browsing session ends, although security systems can retain related logs for up to 90 days. Blocking them may affect normal page delivery.
These identifiers are typically set by the underlying hosting or content delivery infrastructure rather than by Caban's own application code, and they serve a function comparable to a receipt number for a single page request rather than a persistent profile. Examples include a load-balancing identifier that helps route a reader's request to the correct server, or a short-lived token used to detect and slow down an automated bot submitting the contact form repeatedly. Because these identifiers are necessary for the site to function at a basic technical level, they are not subject to the accept-or-reject choice in the cookie banner, consistent with common treatment of strictly necessary cookies. The related server logs mentioned above, retained for up to ninety days, are used for security monitoring, such as identifying a pattern of abusive traffic, and are not used to build a profile of an individual reader's interests. A reader using a browser extension that blocks all cookies may occasionally experience degraded page delivery as a result.
Measurement
If optional measurement is enabled, a provider may receive page path, approximate region, device category, referrer, and timing information. Measurement cookies are configured for a maximum lifespan of 13 months and are reviewed for necessity. They are not used to build an exercise or health profile.
Where measurement is active, it is configured to minimize identifiability, for example by truncating or approximating location information to a city or regional level rather than a precise address, and by avoiding the collection of a reader's name or email address through the measurement tool itself. The thirteen-month lifespan limit reflects a commonly recognized maximum for analytics cookies and is enforced by configuring the measurement tool accordingly rather than relying on indefinite retention. Measurement data is reviewed in aggregate, such as which articles received the most readership in a given month, rather than examined at the level of an individual visitor's session. A reader who rejects optional cookies through the banner will not have a measurement cookie set on their device, and our analytics reporting excludes visitors who have rejected tracking. We periodically review whether the measurement tool in use remains necessary and proportionate to our editorial goals, and we would remove it if it were no longer providing meaningful value relative to the data it processes.
Preferences
Preference storage can remember language or display choices if such a feature is introduced. These items are optional and normally remain for no more than 12 months. We document a new preference before enabling it and provide a way to withdraw consent.
At present, Caban publishes content only in English and does not operate a language-selection feature, so preference storage of this kind is not currently active on the site. If a display preference feature is introduced in the future, such as a reading-mode or text-size setting, the related storage item would be documented here with its specific name, purpose, and exact lifespan before it goes live. Any such preference would be classified as optional in the cookie banner unless it is purely a client-side convenience with no data transmitted to our servers, in which case it may be treated similarly to essential storage. We would not use a future preference cookie to infer sensitive characteristics about a reader, such as a health condition, from the display options they select. This section remains in the policy as a placeholder for transparency about our intended approach should such a feature be added.
Control
You can reject optional cookies in the banner, delete browser storage, use private browsing, or adjust browser settings. Blocking all storage can make some functions less convenient. Rejection does not prevent access to ordinary editorial pages.
Most current browsers, including those commonly used in Indonesia on both desktop and mobile devices, provide a settings menu where a reader can view, delete, or block cookies on a site-by-site or global basis. On a mobile device, private or incognito browsing modes generally prevent cookies from persisting after the browsing session ends, which is a practical option for a reader who prefers not to retain any stored preference between visits. Deleting browser storage will reset the cookie-choice banner, meaning a reader will be asked to make a new choice on their next visit, which is expected behavior rather than an error. Readers who use a browser extension focused on privacy, such as one that blocks third-party trackers by default, can continue to use Caban normally, since our essential functions do not depend on third-party tracking cookies. If blocking all storage causes an unexpected problem with a specific page, we welcome a report describing what happened so we can investigate whether an adjustment is needed.