Cookie policy
Last updated: October 17, 2026
Cookies are small text files a website stores in your browser. This page explains the cookies and similar technologies YarnBloom uses and how you can control them. For how we handle personal information more broadly, see our privacy policy.
Cookies we set
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
yb_consent (browser storage) | Remembers whether you accepted or declined cookies. | Until you clear it |
yb_vid | A random visitor ID so we can count returning readers correctly. Only set if you accept cookies. | 1 year |
yb_rated_* (browser storage) | Remembers the star rating you gave a pattern. | Until you clear it |
yb_unlocked_*, yb_sticky_closed (session storage) | Remembers that you opened an article or closed the bottom banner during this visit. | Until you close the tab |
Advertising cookies
Our advertising partners (such as Monetag and, where enabled, Google) may set cookies to show ads, limit how often you see the same ad, and measure performance. These cookies are controlled by those companies. You can opt out of personalized ads at Google Ads Settings and aboutads.info.
Your choices
- Use the cookie notice when you first visit to accept or decline. To change your mind, clear this site's data in your browser and reload the page.
- Most browsers let you block or delete cookies in their settings. Blocking cookies won't stop you reading patterns.
If you decline, we still count your visit for basic statistics using information your browser sends with every request (such as your IP address and browser type), but we don't store an identifier in your browser.
Contact
Questions? Visit our contact page.