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Cookie Policy

Last updated September 7, 2026 · Policy version 0.1.8b

Small pieces of browser storage help keep your visit secure and your account signed in.

Cookies used by the application

CookiePurposeDuration
__Host-CraftStudio.AuthAuthenticates your signed-in session.Browser session; the authentication ticket lasts eight hours and may renew while you are active.
__Host-CraftStudio.AntiforgeryHelps prevent another site from submitting forms as you.Browser session.
.AspNetCore.Mvc.CookieTempDataProviderCarries short, protected status messages between pages, such as confirmation that a profile was saved. Larger values may be split into numbered cookies.Temporary; consumed messages are cleared.
__Host-CraftStudio.CookieNoticeRemembers that you chose “Got it” on the cookie information notice. Contains the notice version, not an account or tracking identifier.180 days, or until you clear it. A changed notice may appear again.

Session cookies are normally removed when the browser session ends, although browser session-restore features may retain them. Blocking essential cookies can prevent sign-in or secure form submissions.

What “Got it” means

The notice explains essential site functions. “Got it” only remembers that you have seen it; it is not consent to advertising, optional tracking, or a sale of personal information. You can continue browsing without dismissing it. Clear the notice cookie in your browser to show it again. This policy remains linked from every page.

Hosting and security services

SmarterASP.NET hosts the service, and Cloudflare helps deliver and protect traffic. Cloudflare may use security cookies when a protection feature or challenge is applied. These can include __cf_bm for bot protection or cf_clearance to remember a passed challenge; use and duration depend on the enabled protection. See Cloudflare’s cookie information.

Advertising, statistics, and external links

The application does not add advertising cookies or third-party analytics scripts. We currently use Cloudflare performance and security statistics. We do not run advertising campaigns or custom site-improvement cookies. Operational statistics help us understand performance, reliability, and security. Before introducing custom improvement cookies or other optional tracking, we will describe their purposes and duration, update this notice, and provide consent or other choices where required. Today’s “Got it” does not authorize future cookies. Following an Etsy link opens an independent service whose cookies and settings are governed by that service.

Read our Privacy Policy for the information we process and how to contact us.