Cookie Policy
Last updated: February 27, 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and provide analytics data. We also use similar technologies like localStorage to store your cookie consent preferences.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to improve your experience, analyze site usage, and serve relevant advertisements (with your consent). You can control cookie preferences through our cookie consent banner or your browser settings.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Necessary Cookies (Always Active)
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be disabled. They do not store personal information.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| cookie-consent | Stores your cookie consent preference (localStorage) | Until browser data cleared |
3.2 Analytics Cookies (Require Consent)
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. Provided by Google Analytics.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics – distinguishes users | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics 4 – persists session state | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics – distinguishes users | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics – throttles request rate | 1 minute |
3.3 Advertising Cookies (Require Consent)
These cookies are used by Google AdSense to serve personalized advertisements based on your interests. Google may use these cookies to track your visits across websites to show relevant ads.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| __gads | Google AdSense – ad targeting and measurement | 13 months |
| __gpi | Google AdSense – ad personalization | 13 months |
| IDE | Google DoubleClick – ad targeting | 13 months |
| NID | Google – ad personalization preferences | 6 months |
4. Managing Cookie Preferences
You can manage cookies in the following ways:
• Cookie Banner: When you first visit our site, use our cookie consent banner to accept or reject non-essential cookies.
• Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or delete existing cookies. See your browser's help documentation.
• Google Analytics Opt-out: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Add-on.
• Google Ad Settings: Manage personalized ad preferences at Google Ad Settings.
• NAI Opt-out: Use the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page.
5. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services (Google Analytics, Google AdSense). These services have their own privacy policies:
• Google Advertising Technologies
6. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices. We will notify you by updating the “Last updated” date.
7. Contact
For questions about our use of cookies: privacy@removebg-app.com