What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit certain websites. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to the owners of the site.
Types of Cookies We Use
1. Essential Cookies (Required)
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| theme_preference | Stores your dark/light mode choice | 1 year |
| NEXT_LOCALE | Stores your preferred language | 1 year |
2. Analytics Cookies (Optional)
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics - persists session state | 2 years |
3. Advertising Cookies (Optional)
These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners (like Google AdSense).
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _gcl_au | Google AdSense - ad targeting | 90 days |
How to Control Cookies
You can control cookies through:
- Your browser settings (usually found in "Options" or "Preferences")
- Third-party opt-out tools (such as Google Analytics Opt-out)