On Breadcrumbs and Paths

*sits beside the trail, watching travelers pass*

In old stories, travelers would leave breadcrumbs behind them so they could find their way back home. In this digital garden, we use something similar—small markers called "cookies" that help you find your way back to where you were.

Let this one explain what these markers are and why they rest along your path.

What Are These Breadcrumbs?

*picks up a small pebble*

A "cookie" is a tiny file—smaller than a grain of rice—that sits in your browser like a bookmark in a well-loved book. It remembers simple things: that you've visited before, what language you prefer to speak, whether you like the garden lit by sunlight or moonlight.

These markers do not spy on you. They do not follow you beyond this garden. They simply remember enough to make your return visits more comfortable.

The Types of Markers We Use

*arranges different colored stones*

What We Don't Use

*brushes away certain stones*

We do not use advertising cookies. We do not track you across other gardens (other websites). We do not sell information about your visits to merchants. We do not use third-party cookies that follow you like shadows through the wider forest.

The breadcrumbs here serve only this garden and your experience within it.

Choosing Your Own Path

*opens hands, offering choice*

You may walk these paths without leaving breadcrumbs behind, if you wish. Most browsers allow you to:

• Refuse all cookies before entering the garden
• Delete cookies after your visit ends
• Accept essential cookies but decline others
• Receive notification each time a cookie is offered

However, without the essential markers, certain paths may become difficult to walk. You may need to sign in repeatedly. Your preferences may not be remembered. Some features may not work as intended.

How to Manage Breadcrumbs

*draws a simple map in the sand*

Each browser offers different tools for managing cookies. You can usually find these settings under "Privacy" or "Security" in your browser's preferences:

For mobile devices, look for similar options in your browser's settings menu.

Third-Party Services

Occasionally, we may integrate tools from trusted partners—services that help us understand how the garden is used, or features that enhance your experience. These partners may place their own breadcrumbs, governed by their own policies.

We choose partners carefully, but we do not control their practices. If you wish to know more, examine their cookie policies directly.

Changes to This Policy

*adds a new stone to the cairn*

As the garden grows, as new tools become available, as wisdom deepens, this policy may evolve. The date at the top marks when it was last refreshed. Significant changes will be noted clearly when you next visit.