Cookie Policy

Last Updated: November 12, 2024

1. Introduction

1990 Web Archive ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to transparent data practices. This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website, access archived web content, or use our preservation tools.

By continuing to use our services, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy. You may modify your preferences at any time through our Cookie Management Center.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your web browser when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, maintain secure sessions, and analyze how visitors interact with the site. We use both first-party cookies (set directly by us) and third-party cookies (set by our service partners).

3. How We Use Cookies

We deploy cookies across four primary categories, each serving a distinct operational purpose:

Strictly Necessary: Essential for core functionality like authentication, session management, and security. Cannot be disabled.
Functional: Remember your preferences (e.g., dark mode, archive view layout, language settings) to provide a personalized experience.
Analytics: Collect anonymized usage data to understand navigation patterns, improve search algorithms, and optimize archive retrieval speeds.
Marketing & Advertising: Used sparingly to measure campaign effectiveness and may serve relevant content based on your browsing history.

4. Cookie Inventory

The following table details the specific cookies we currently deploy on 1990 Web Archive:

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration	Category
`session_id`	Maintains secure browsing session and authentication state	Session	Necessary
`archive_prefs`	Saves display settings (grid/list view, font size, theme)	12 months	Functional
`cookie_consent`	Stores your consent preferences for compliance	12 months	Necessary
`_ga`, `_gid`	Google Analytics unique visitor tracking & session timing	2 years / 24 hrs	Analytics
`search_cache`	Temporarily stores recent archive queries for faster results	30 days	Functional

5. Managing Your Preferences

You have full control over cookie settings. You can adjust your preferences using:

Cookie Banner: The initial consent prompt upon visiting our site.
Privacy Settings: Accessible via the footer link "Cookie Preferences" on every page.
Browser Controls: Most browsers allow you to block, delete, or manage cookies through settings menus.

Adjust Your Cookie Settings

Open or modify your consent preferences anytime using the link below.

🔒 Open Cookie Preferences

Note: Disabling necessary cookies may limit access to certain archive features, authentication, or secure areas of our platform.

6. Third-Party Cookies

We partner with trusted third-party providers to enhance analytics, security, and content delivery. These providers may set cookies independently. We do not control their data practices, and we encourage you to review their respective privacy policies:

Google Analytics: Website usage statistics and performance monitoring
Cloudflare: DDoS protection, caching, and security validation
Stripe/PayPal: Secure payment processing (where applicable)

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our operational practices. Material changes will be communicated via website notice or email. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the current version was published.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions about our cookie practices, wish to exercise your data rights, or need assistance managing your preferences, please contact our Data Protection team:

📧 privacy@1990webarchive.com
📍 1990 Web Archive Data Compliance Office
404 Digital Preservation Lane, Server Hall, CA 94102