Cookie & Storage Policy

Effective Date: October 2, 2026
Last Revised: October 2, 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how NexusBlog ("we", "our", or "us") utilizes cookies and local browser storage technologies across our web platform. We believe in minimal data footprint, zero third-party tracking, and absolute transparency regarding browser storage.

1. What Are Cookies and Web Storage?

HTTP Cookies: Small text files sent by our servers and stored by your web browser on your computer or mobile device. Cookies enable our application to identify authenticated user sessions, maintain CSRF protections, and ensure smooth navigation between pages.
Local Storage: Client-side key-value storage within your browser used to persist non-sensitive user interface preferences (such as light/dark color themes) across page refreshes.

2. Categories of Cookies We Use

We restrict our cookie and storage usage exclusively to Strictly Necessary and Functional tokens:

A. Strictly Necessary Cookies (Essential for Operation)

These cookies are indispensable for the platform to function securely. Without these tokens, authenticated sessions, member dashboards, and draft editing features cannot be provided.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration	Type
`nexus_access_token`	Authenticates short-lived API requests via JWT	15 Minutes	HTTP-Only, Secure, SameSite=Lax
`refreshToken`	Securely rotates and renews your active authentication session	7 Days	HTTP-Only, Secure, SameSite=Strict
`__Host-csrf-token`	Mitigates Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) on form submissions	Session	Secure, SameSite=Strict

B. Functional & Preference Storage (Enhancing Experience)

These storage items remember your personalized user interface selections:

Storage Key	Purpose	Duration	Storage Type
`nexus-theme`	Remembers your chosen UI appearance mode (`dark`, `light`, or `system`)	Persistent	Browser LocalStorage
`nexus_reading_progress`	Caches local reading position for smooth offline resume	30 Days	Browser LocalStorage

3. What We Do NOT Use (Zero Ad Tracking)

Unlike conventional media sites, NexusBlog maintains an ad-free, high-signal engineering portal:

No Third-Party Advertising Cookies: We do not embed Google AdSense, DoubleClick, Facebook Pixels, or programmatic ad exchange beacons.
No Cross-Site Behavioral Tracking: We never track your browsing behavior across other websites or sell your reading habits to marketing syndicates.
No Fingerprinting: We do not construct device fingerprint profiles or monitor unauthenticated users.

4. Managing & Disabling Cookies

Most modern web browsers allow you to control cookie preferences through their settings:

Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and data stored

[!NOTE] If you choose to block strictly necessary HTTP-only cookies in your browser settings, you will be unable to log in to your reader dashboard, save draft articles, or post comments.

5. Updates to this Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy occasionally to align with technical modifications or evolving data protection laws. Any changes will be reflected with an updated "Last Revised" date at the top of this page.

Questions About Cookies?
Please direct any inquiries regarding our cookie or storage practices to privacy@nexusnation.in or through our Contact Page.