This page explains what cookies and localStorage keys InukshukNote places on your device, why we place them, and how you can manage or remove them at any time. We set only the cookies essential to platform function unless you explicitly choose to allow more.
Cookies are small text files that a website places on your computer, phone, or tablet when you visit. They allow the site to remember information between page loads and across separate visits — for example, whether you have already confirmed your age or chosen your cookie preferences.
In addition to traditional cookies, InukshukNote also uses the browser's localStorage API. localStorage stores key-value pairs directly in your browser, rather than sending them back to a server with every request. We use it alongside cookies to ensure that age-gate and consent values persist correctly even when the page is opened from a local file path (file://) or when a browser setting blocks third-party cookies. The data stored in localStorage is never transmitted to our servers and lives only in your browser until you clear it manually.
Neither cookies nor localStorage entries on InukshukNote contain any personally identifiable information. They hold only the short flag values described in the inventory table below.
These cookies and localStorage keys are essential to the correct operation of InukshukNote and cannot be disabled without breaking core platform features. They do not track you across other websites and are not used for advertising purposes of any kind.
_exp expiry key. Lifespan: 180 days from confirmation.Because these three items are strictly necessary to the functioning of the age gate and the consent banner, they are set regardless of your consent choice. You may remove them at any time through your browser's cookie and storage settings; however, doing so will cause the age gate and cookie banner to reappear on your next visit.
InukshukNote uses Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the platform in aggregate. Analytics cookies are governed by Google Consent Mode v2. Under our default GCM configuration, analytics_storage, functionality_storage, and personalization_storage are all set to denied at page load before any consent signal is received.
This means that no analytics cookies are set on your device by default. Google's tracking scripts may still fire in a cookieless, non-personalised mode for modelling purposes, but no _ga or _ga_* identifiers are written to your browser unless you explicitly grant analytics consent. At this time, InukshukNote does not present a consent UI for analytics opt-in; therefore analytics cookies remain denied for all visitors.
InukshukNote does not run advertising campaigns and does not use advertising cookies. Under our GCM v2 default configuration, ad_storage, ad_user_data, and ad_personalization are all set to denied. No advertising identifiers, remarketing pixels, or ad-network cookies are placed on your device. This is a permanent default — there is no advertising consent prompt on this platform because there are no advertising cookies to consent to.
The table below lists every cookie and localStorage key that InukshukNote may place on your device. No cookies are used that do not appear in this list.
| Cookie / Key Name | Category | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
ink_age_ok |
Strictly Necessary | Remembers that the visitor has confirmed they are 18 or older. Prevents the age-gate overlay from appearing on subsequent page loads within the same 180-day window. | 180 days |
ink_ck_ok |
Strictly Necessary | Records that the visitor has seen and accepted the cookie consent notice. Prevents the cookie banner from reappearing. | 180 days |
ink_ck_no |
Strictly Necessary | Records that the visitor has seen and declined the cookie consent notice. Prevents the cookie banner from reappearing. | 180 days |
_ga |
Analytics (denied by default) | Google Analytics client identifier used to distinguish unique sessions and users across visits. Only set if analytics consent is explicitly granted. | 2 years |
_ga_* |
Analytics (denied by default) | Google Analytics measurement ID session cookie used to persist session state for a specific GA4 property. Only set if analytics consent is explicitly granted. | 2 years |
The three strictly necessary items (ink_age_ok, ink_ck_ok, and ink_ck_no) are stored in both the browser cookie jar and the browser's localStorage simultaneously. This dual-storage approach ensures that consent and age-confirmation values persist correctly in environments where cookies may not be reliably available — for example, when the page is opened directly from a saved HTML file (file:// origin) or when a browser is configured to block certain cookies.
Each localStorage entry is paired with a companion expiry key (e.g. ink_age_ok_exp) that stores the Unix timestamp of the expiry moment. When the page loads, the script checks this expiry timestamp and treats the stored value as absent if the expiry has passed, mimicking the natural behaviour of a browser cookie. Expired localStorage entries are removed automatically on the next page load.
localStorage entries are never transmitted to InukshukNote's servers. They are stored entirely within your own browser and are cleared automatically whenever you use your browser's "Clear site data", "Clear cookies and site data", or equivalent option. They are also cleared if you clear all localStorage for this domain through your browser's developer tools.
Because InukshukNote uses only strictly necessary cookies, there is no cookie preference centre with granular toggles. If you wish to revisit your consent decision, you can do so by clearing the relevant cookies and localStorage entries through your browser:
ink_ck_ok and ink_ck_no, and clear the matching localStorage keys.If you also delete ink_age_ok and its localStorage mirror, the age-gate overlay will also reappear on your next visit. You can return to this page at any time for the latest information: Cookie Policy.
All major browsers give you direct control over cookies and site storage. Below are the relevant settings paths for the three most widely used browsers. Consult your browser's own help documentation for the most up-to-date instructions.
Important note: If you block or delete cookies at the browser level for InukshukNote, the strictly necessary cookies that power the age gate and cookie banner will no longer persist. This means the age-gate overlay and cookie consent banner will reappear on every page load for as long as cookies remain blocked for this site. Platform content remains accessible — only the persistence layer is affected.
InukshukNote loads several assets from external content delivery networks (CDNs):
unpkg.com (operated by Cloudflare). This is a stylesheet request only; no JavaScript is loaded from unpkg.cdnjs.cloudflare.com (operated by Cloudflare).fonts.googleapis.com and fonts.gstatic.com (operated by Google).These third-party CDN requests may result in the CDN operator setting their own performance, diagnostic, or analytics cookies on your device. InukshukNote does not control these cookies, cannot read them, and does not receive any information from them. For details on how these operators handle data, please consult their respective privacy and cookie policies:
If you prefer that no third-party requests are made at all, you may use a browser extension such as uBlock Origin or Privacy Badger to block requests to these CDN domains. Note that blocking the CDN requests will prevent the page from loading its visual styles and icons, but core platform functionality will remain unaffected.
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time as the platform evolves or as regulations change. When we make material changes, we will update the last review date shown at the bottom of this section. We encourage you to revisit this page periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
This policy does not create any contractual obligations and is provided for informational transparency only. Using InukshukNote after a policy update constitutes acknowledgement of the revised policy.
Last reviewed: 2026-05-21
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or about how InukshukNote handles browser storage, please reach out to us through any of the following channels:
We aim to respond to all enquiries within two business days. For privacy-related questions (data collection, data retention, and your rights under PIPEDA and BC PIPA), please refer to our Privacy Policy.