Cookie policy
Last updated 31 October 2026
Cookies are small files a website saves on your device. Similar storage, such as your browser's local storage, works in the same way. This page lists everything howardites.com stores, and why.
Essential storage is always on, because the site needs it to work and to remember the choices you make. Everything else is off until you agree. You can change your mind at any time with , which is also at the bottom of every page.
Essential (always on)
| Name | Set by | What it does | How long |
|---|---|---|---|
| hw-consent | Howardites (local storage) | Remembers your cookie choices | 12 months |
| hm-sound, hm-hum | Howardites (local and session storage) | Remembers whether sound effects are on, and keeps the background sound smooth between pages | Until cleared / the end of your visit |
| Game scores | Howardites (local storage) | Keeps your best scores in the games and quiz | Until cleared |
| hw-welcomed | Howardites (local storage) | Remembers you have seen the welcome message | Until cleared |
| Site data and offline copies | Howardites (local storage and browser cache) | Stores the meteorite data and pages so the site loads quickly and works offline | Until cleared or updated |
| __cf_bm | Cloudflare | Security: tells genuine visitors from harmful bots | 30 minutes |
Translation
| Name | Set by | What it does | How long |
|---|---|---|---|
| hw-lang | Howardites (local storage) | Remembers the language you chose with the globe button | Until cleared |
Pages are translated by your own browser, on your device. Nothing is sent to us or to anyone else, and no cookies are used for it.
Advertising (only with your consent)
| Name | Set by | What it does | How long |
|---|---|---|---|
| __gads, __gpi, __eoi | Google AdSense | Show adverts, measure them and limit repeats | Up to 13 months |
| IDE, DSID and similar | Google (doubleclick.net) | Advertising and measuring adverts | Up to 13 months |
Google's use of advertising cookies is described in Google's own privacy policy. There are never adverts on the children's games and story pages.
Blocking cookies in your browser
You can also block or delete cookies in your browser's settings. If you block essential storage, some parts of the site, such as saved settings and scores, won't work.
More about how information is handled is in our privacy policy.