Last updated: 15 December 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how Moirai.world (“we”, “our”, or “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website and platform. This Cookie Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy.

Cookies are used to ensure the proper functioning of the platform, enhance user experience, and, where applicable, collect analytical information to improve our services.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They enable the website to recognise your device, remember preferences, support essential functionality, and collect information about how the site is used.

Cookies may be session-based (deleted when you close your browser) or persistent (stored for a defined period).

2. Types of Cookies We Use

Cookie Type Description Typical Duration

Cookie Type	Description	Typical Duration
Strictly Necessary Cookies	Essential for core platform functionality, including security, authentication, and session management. These cookies cannot be disabled.	Session
Preference Cookies	Remember user choices such as language, interface settings, or login state.	1–12 months
Analytics Cookies	Help us understand how users interact with the platform (e.g. pages visited, usage patterns), enabling us to improve performance and usability.	1–24 months
Functionality Cookies	Support enhanced features such as saving visualisations, drafts, or personalised academic views.	1–6 months
Third-Party Cookies	Set by external services integrated into the platform (e.g. embedded media, institutional tools, or academic metadata previews).	Varies

3. Legal Basis for Cookie Use

• Strictly Necessary Cookies are used based on our legitimate interest in operating a secure and functional platform and do not require user consent.
• All other cookies (including analytics, functionality, and third-party cookies) are used only with your consent, which is obtained through our cookie banner and preference settings.

You may withdraw or modify your consent at any time.

4. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

• Enable secure login and session continuity
• Protect the platform against unauthorised access and abuse
• Store user preferences, including visualisation and academic filter settings
• Analyse platform usage to improve performance and user experience
• Support optional features and third-party integrations

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can manage your cookie preferences in the following ways:

a. In-Platform Settings

You may access the “Cookie Settings” link at the bottom of the website at any time to accept, reject, or customise non-essential cookies.

b. Browser Controls

Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies, set site-specific rules, or receive warnings before cookies are stored. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect platform functionality.

Helpful browser resources:

• Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
• Safari: https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/safari/sfri11471/mac
• Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enable-and-disable-cookies-website-preferences
• Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/delete-cookies-in-microsoft-edge

6. Third-Party Cookies

Our platform may include embedded content or integrations provided by third parties, such as:

• Google Analytics – usage and performance statistics
• YouTube / Vimeo – embedded academic or informational videos
• Crossref / OpenAlex – academic metadata and research previews

These third parties may set their own cookies. We do not control these cookies, and their use is governed by the respective third parties’ privacy and cookie policies.

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or platform functionality. Material updates will be communicated via the website or platform.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact:

Email: [email protected]

Company: Moirai World Limited

Registered Address: 3rd Floor, 86–90 Paul Street, London, EC2A 4NE

Company No.: 16503899