Cookie Policy

Last updated: May 8, 2026

Hantavirus Online is operated by AXIS Command LLC.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the website remember your preferences and understand how you interact with the site. Some cookies are essential for functionality; others help with analytics and advertising.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They include:

Essential cookies use localStorage (not HTTP cookies) and never transmit data to any server.

2.2 Analytics Cookies

Google Analytics is planned but not active until a production measurement ID is configured. If enabled with your consent, Google Analytics may use cookies including:

Google Analytics data is anonymized where supported. We use analytics data to understand aggregate audience behavior, improve the website, and measure which public-health topics visitors engage with.

2.3 Advertising Cookies

Google AdSense is planned but not active until a production publisher ID is configured. If enabled with your consent, AdSense may set cookies including:

Personalized advertising cookies may be considered a sale or sharing of personal information under some privacy laws. You can reject advertising cookies in our cookie consent manager, opt out of personalized advertising at Google Ads Settings, or use the DAA opt-out tool.

2.4 Newsletter and Email Service Cookies

When you submit a newsletter signup form, Beehiiv may process subscriber email addresses, signup source, subscription status, email delivery events, and unsubscribe events. Beehiiv may also use tracking pixels or similar technologies to measure email opens and clicks when those features are enabled.

3. How to Manage Cookies

3.1 Our Cookie Consent Manager

On your first visit, a cookie consent banner appears at the bottom of the page. You can:

You can change your preferences at any time using the "Manage Cookie Preferences" link in the website footer.

3.2 Browser Settings

You can also manage cookies through your browser settings:

Blocking all cookies may affect website functionality (e.g., theme preference will not persist).

4. Do Not Track

We respect the "Do Not Track" (DNT) browser signal. If your browser sends a DNT signal, we will not load analytics or advertising cookies, even if you previously consented.

5. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.

6. Contact

For questions about cookies, email privacy@hantavirusonline.net or use the channels listed on our contact page.