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Cosmos · HackerOutlook Effective: 1 January 2026 Last updated: 1 March 2026

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to recognise your browser, remember your preferences, and collect information about how you interact with our content. Cookies are not programs — they cannot execute code or deliver viruses.

Cosmos uses cookies and similar technologies (local storage, session storage, pixels) to keep the site working, understand how readers engage with our editorial content, and — where you have consented — to personalise your experience.

Types of cookies we use

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Strictly Necessary Required

These enable core functionality: session management, CSRF protection, authentication state, and dark/light theme preference. The site cannot function properly without them. They are always active and cannot be disabled.

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Analytics & Performance Optional

We use privacy-first analytics (Plausible) to understand which articles are popular, where readers come from, and how they navigate the site. No personal data is collected; all data is aggregated and anonymised.

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Personalisation Optional

When you're logged in, we store your reading history and bookmarks locally to improve article recommendations and remember where you left off. These never leave your device without your consent.

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Newsletter & Subscriptions Optional

If you subscribe to a Cosmos channel newsletter, we set a cookie to track open and click events within emails you receive. This helps us understand what content our subscribers value most.

Specific cookies we set

The table below lists the first-party cookies we place on your device. Third-party cookies may be set by embedded content (e.g. YouTube videos or Twitter embeds) — see the respective providers' policies for details.

Name Purpose Expiry
cosmos_session Session management and CSRF protection Session
XSRF-TOKEN Cross-site request forgery prevention Session
cosmos_theme Dark / light mode preference 1 year
remember_web_* Persistent login (only if "Remember me" checked) 30 days
cosmos_dismissed Tracks dismissed banners and announcements 90 days

Your cookie preferences

You can update your preferences below at any time. Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for the site to function.

Strictly Necessary
Session, auth, security — always required
Analytics
Helps us understand which content readers love
Personalisation
Reading history, bookmarks, recommendations
Newsletter Tracking
Open and click tracking in emails you receive

Browser-level controls

All modern browsers allow you to block or delete cookies at the browser level. Be aware that doing so may affect site functionality — for example, you may be logged out on every visit or lose your theme preference. Links to instructions for major browsers:

Changes to this policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or the way we operate Cosmos. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the site after an update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

Contact us

If you have any questions about how we use cookies, please email us at privacy@hackeroutlook.com or write to:

HackerOutlook Pvt. Ltd.
Privacy Team
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India 560001