EST. 2026 / HUMAN REQUIRED

Cookies Policy

What cookies are, which ones we use, and how to control them.

Last updated: July 28, 2026

What cookies are

Cookies are small text files that websites store on your device when you visit them. They are widely used to make websites work, improve performance, and provide information to site owners. Some cookies are essential. Others are optional.

This site uses cookies. We try to use as few as possible.

What cookies we use

humanrequired.org uses the following categories of cookies:

Strictly necessary cookies

These cookies are required for the site to function. They handle things like:

Whether you are logged in (if you have an account or have left a comment)
Your comment form state
Load balancing and routing
Security tokens that prevent cross-site request forgery

These cookies do not require your consent under most privacy laws, including the GDPR and CCPA. They are set in response to actions you take, such as logging in or submitting a form.

Functionality cookies

These cookies remember choices you make to give you a better experience. For example, if you change the site’s text size or accept or decline a banner, a cookie remembers that choice.

Performance and analytics cookies

humanrequired.org does not currently use third-party analytics cookies. If we add analytics in the future, this policy will be updated and a consent banner will be shown before any non-essential cookie is set.

Advertising cookies

humanrequired.org does not run advertising. We do not place advertising cookies and we do not allow third parties to place them on this site.

Cookies set by third parties

Some cookies on this site are set by third parties that provide services to us. As of the date of this policy, the third-party services that may set cookies include:

LiteSpeed Cache: a caching plugin that may set a cookie to identify whether you are a returning visitor and to serve cached pages efficiently. Cookie names typically begin with litespeed_.

We do not allow advertising networks, data brokers, or social media tracking pixels on this site.

How long cookies last

Cookies on this site fall into two duration categories:

Session cookies: temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser.
Persistent cookies: cookies that remain on your device until they expire or you delete them. Most persistent cookies on this site expire within 30 days to one year.

How to control cookies

You can control and manage cookies through your browser. Most browsers allow you to:

See what cookies are stored and delete them individually
Block third-party cookies
Block cookies from specific sites
Block all cookies
Delete all cookies when you close the browser

Please note that if you block strictly necessary cookies, parts of the site may not work correctly.

Browser-specific cookie management guides:

Do Not Track signals

Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” (DNT) feature. Because there is no industry standard for DNT, this site does not currently respond to DNT signals. We will update this policy if a standard emerges and we choose to honor it.

Your privacy rights (United States)

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), including:

The right to know what personal information we collect and how we use it
The right to delete personal information we have collected
The right to correct inaccurate personal information
The right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information (we do not sell or share personal information)
The right to limit the use of sensitive personal information
The right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

To exercise any of these rights, email us at info@humanrequired.org. We respond to verifiable consumer requests within 45 days.

Your privacy rights (other jurisdictions)

If you are in the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom, or another jurisdiction with comprehensive data protection laws, you have rights including access, correction, deletion, restriction of processing, data portability, and the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. To exercise these rights, contact us at info@humanrequired.org.

Children’s privacy

This site is not directed at children under 13 (or under 16 in some jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information to us, contact us at info@humanrequired.org and we will delete it.

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last updated” date at the top. Material changes will be noted on the home page and, where appropriate, by a banner on this page.

Contact

Questions about cookies or this policy: info@humanrequired.org.

This is a general-purpose cookies policy. It is not legal advice. If you operate in a regulated industry, have a lawyer review your site policies before launch.