/ Cookie Policy
Last updated: March 2026
Introduction
This cookie policy explains how The Automate Lab uses cookies and similar technologies on this website. This policy complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the ePrivacy Directive, and the guidelines issued by the Garante per la protezione dei dati personali on 10 June 2021.
What Are Cookies and Local Storage
Cookies are small pieces of data stored by your browser. This website uses localStorage, a web storage mechanism similar to cookies, to store your technical preferences directly in your browser. Unlike traditional cookies, localStorage data is never automatically sent to the server with each request.
Cookies We Use
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| console_settings | The Automate Lab | Stores user preferences for the interactive console: color theme, generative art parameters (noise, scale, velocity), footer display text, animation snap delay, sound effects toggle, last 10 commands entered, and console window position. Written only when cookies are accepted. | Technical | Persistent (localStorage) |
| cookie_consent | The Automate Lab | Records your cookie consent choice and timestamp to avoid showing the banner repeatedly | Technical | 6 months (localStorage) |
Third-Party Cookies
This website does not use any third-party cookies. No analytics, advertising, social media, or tracking cookies are set by any external service.
How to Manage and Delete Cookies
Since all data is stored in your browser's localStorage, you have full control over it. You can delete this data at any time through your browser settings:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Clear Browsing Data > select 'Cookies and other site data'
- Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data > Clear Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings > Privacy, Search and Services > Clear Browsing Data
Alternatively, you can use your browser's developer tools (usually F12) to inspect and delete specific localStorage entries for this website. Clearing this data will reset your theme and sound preferences to their defaults, and the cookie consent banner will reappear on your next visit.
Further Information
For more information about how we handle your data, please see our Privacy Policy.