Effective Date: August 22, 2026
Last Updated: August 22, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Publisher LLC, doing business as Microgrid Media (“Microgrid Media,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit microgridmedia.com.
This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy, which explains more broadly how we collect, use and protect information.
Cookies are small data files that websites can place on or access from your browser or device.
Cookies and similar technologies can help websites:
Similar technologies may include pixels, tags, local storage, software development kits and other mechanisms that store or access information on a device.
For purposes of this policy, we generally refer to these technologies collectively as cookies.
Microgrid Media may use cookies and similar technologies to:
The particular cookies used on the Site may change as our publishing platform, service providers and features evolve.
These cookies are required for core website functionality or security.
They may support functions such as:
Because these cookies are necessary for the requested website service to function, they generally cannot be disabled through our Cookie Preferences tool.
You may still be able to block them through your browser, but doing so may cause portions of the Site to stop working correctly.
Functional cookies help provide enhanced features or remember choices you make.
They may be used for purposes such as:
Where required by applicable law, these cookies will not be activated unless you choose to allow them.
Microgrid Media uses Google Analytics to understand website traffic and how visitors interact with our publication, including page views, traffic sources and website performance.
Google Analytics is treated as an optional Statistics service. Where consent is required, Google Analytics cookies are not activated until the visitor chooses to allow Statistics cookies.
The current Google Analytics cookies identified on Microgrid Media are listed in the Cookie Inventory below.
Microgrid Media does not currently identify any advertising or marketing cookies in its consent-management system.
If advertising or marketing technologies that use cookies or similar identifiers are introduced in the future, they will be categorized and disclosed through our Cookie Preferences system where appropriate.
Depending on the technology, jurisdiction and manner in which information is used, certain advertising-related activities may constitute a “sale,” “sharing,” or targeted advertising under applicable privacy law.
First-party cookies are set by Microgrid Media or by technology operating directly on microgridmedia.com.
They may support functions such as security, preferences, forms, website performance or consent management.
Third-party cookies are placed or accessed by services operated by organizations other than Microgrid Media.
Examples may include services providing:
Third-party providers may use information according to their own privacy policies and legal obligations.
Microgrid Media articles may contain content embedded from external platforms, such as:
Those providers may place or access cookies when embedded content is loaded or used.
Where technically feasible and required by applicable law, non-essential embedded services may be restricted until the visitor provides the necessary consent.
Third-party services maintain their own privacy and cookie practices.
Cookies may be either:
These generally expire when you close your browser or end a browsing session.
These remain on your device for a defined period or until you remove them.
The duration of an individual cookie depends on its purpose and the service that sets it.
Our Cookie Preferences system should provide additional information about individual cookies and retention periods where available.
Microgrid Media provides, or intends to provide, controls allowing visitors to manage applicable non-essential cookies.
Depending on your location and the technology available, you may be able to:
Your choices should not affect cookies that are strictly necessary for the Site to function.
A permanent Cookie Preferences link should be available in the footer so you can revisit your choices at any time.
In jurisdictions where consent is required before non-essential cookies are placed or accessed, Microgrid Media intends to obtain that consent before activating applicable technologies.
Consent should be:
Simply continuing to browse the website should not be treated as consent where applicable law requires an affirmative action.
Visitors should be able to reject non-essential cookies without losing ordinary access to Microgrid Media journalism.
Certain browsers and browser extensions allow users to send an automated privacy preference, including Global Privacy Control (GPC) or another legally recognized opt-out preference signal.
Where Microgrid Media is legally required to recognize such a signal, we intend for our privacy technology to process it as required by applicable law.
Depending on the jurisdiction and technology involved, an opt-out preference signal may communicate that a user does not want personal information sold, shared or processed for certain targeted-advertising purposes.
For additional information about privacy rights, review our Privacy Policy.
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through browser settings.
Depending on your browser, you may be able to:
Blocking cookies through your browser may affect some website functions.
Browser controls operate separately from the Microgrid Media Cookie Preferences system.
Microgrid Media does not sell personal information for monetary consideration.
However, certain advertising or analytics activities may fall within broader legal definitions of “sale,” “sharing,” or targeted advertising depending on applicable law.
If Microgrid Media becomes subject to requirements that provide visitors with an applicable right to opt out of these activities, we will provide an appropriate privacy control and honor legally recognized opt-out mechanisms as required.
Where applicable, that control may appear as:
The availability and wording of these controls may depend on applicable law and the technologies used on the Site.
You may change your cookie choices at any time by selecting Cookie Preferences in the Microgrid Media website footer.
Changing your preferences will affect future use of applicable technologies.
It may not automatically delete cookies already stored on your device. You may use your browser settings to delete existing cookies where desired.
The specific cookies and services used by Microgrid Media may change as our website, advertising, analytics and publishing technologies evolve.
The table below provides information about cookies and related technologies currently identified on the Site, including their purpose and duration where available.
Essential cookies enable basic functions and are necessary for the proper function of the website.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| wpconsent_preferences | This cookie is used to store the user's cookie consent preferences. | 30 days |
Statistics cookies help us understand how visitors use Microgrid Media, measure website traffic and performance, and improve our publication.
Google Analytics helps Microgrid Media understand website traffic and how visitors interact with our publication, including page views, traffic sources and website performance.
Learn more| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users. | 2 years |
| _ga_ | Used by Google Analytics to maintain session state for the site. | 2 years |
This inventory may be updated as technologies are added, removed or reconfigured.
We may update this Cookie Policy when:
When changes are made, the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page will be revised.
Material changes may receive additional notice where appropriate.
For questions about cookies, privacy or the use of tracking technologies on Microgrid Media:
Microgrid Media
Published by Publisher LLC
privacy@microgridmedia.com
For more information, review our:
Microgrid Media uses cookies and similar technologies to operate the site, understand readership, and improve your experience. You can accept optional cookies, reject them, or manage your preferences.
Choose which optional cookies and similar technologies Microgrid Media may use. Strictly necessary cookies are always active because they are required for core website functionality.
Essential cookies enable basic functions and are necessary for the proper function of the website.
Statistics cookies help us understand how visitors use Microgrid Media, measure website traffic and performance, and improve our publication.
Google Analytics helps Microgrid Media understand website traffic and how visitors interact with our publication, including page views, traffic sources and website performance.
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Learn more about how we use cookies and personal information in our Cookie Policy and Privacy Policy.