HighFear is operated by Taciturn Studios LLC.
HighFear uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, analyze site traffic, and serve relevant advertising. This policy explains exactly which cookies we use, who sets them, and how long they last.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, keep you logged in, and understand how visitors use the site. Cookies may be first-party (set by HighFear directly) or third-party (set by our partners and service providers).
Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the site to function. They cannot be disabled without breaking core features.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| hf_session | HighFear | Maintains your login session | 7 days |
| hf_cookie_consent | HighFear | Stores your cookie consent preference | 1 year |
| hf_newsletter_dismissed | HighFear | Suppresses newsletter popup after dismissal | 30 days |
Analytics Cookies
We use two analytics tools to understand how visitors use HighFear:
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics (GA4) | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics (GA4) | Maintains session state | 2 years |
| umami.is_unique | Umami Analytics | Privacy-first page view counting (no personal data) | 1 day |
You can opt out of Google Analytics at any time via Google's opt-out browser add-on.
Advertising Cookies
Google AdSense and DoubleClick may set cookies to serve personalized advertisements based on your browsing history. These are third-party cookies controlled by Google.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| IDE | Google DoubleClick | Tracks ad impressions and click-through rates | 13 months |
| DSID | Google DoubleClick | Identifies signed-in Google users for ad targeting | 2 weeks |
| test_cookie | Google DoubleClick | Checks if cookies are supported by the browser | 15 minutes |
You can opt out of personalized Google ads at adssettings.google.com or via the NAI opt-out tool.
Affiliate Cookies
When you click affiliate links on HighFear (including Amazon Associates links with tag seperts-20), the destination platform may set its own cookies to track referrals and attribute commissions. These cookies are governed by the respective platform's privacy policy.
Managing Cookies
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View all cookies currently stored on your device
- Block cookies from specific websites or all third parties
- Delete cookies when you close your browser
- Receive a notification before a cookie is stored
Note that disabling essential cookies will prevent login and other core features from working. You can withdraw your cookie consent at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the site.
Browser-specific instructions: Chrome · Firefox · Safari · Edge
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of HighFear after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
Contact
Questions about our cookie use? Email privacy@highfear.com.