Cookie Policy
Last updated: 2026-05-24
This page explains what cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can control them. We use three categories of cookies: essential, analytics, and advertising. Non-essential cookies (analytics and advertising) are only set after you give consent via our cookie banner.
Essential Cookies
Essential cookies are necessary for the site to function correctly. They do not track you for marketing purposes and cannot be disabled without breaking core functionality.
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| cookieConsent | Stores your Accept/Reject choice from the cookie banner so we do not show it on every visit | Persistent (localStorage) |
Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use the site — which pages are most popular, how long sessions last, and where visitors come from. We use Google Analytics 4 (property ID: G-NZLGYL6DBG). These cookies are only set after you accept via the cookie banner.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| _ga_NZLGYL6DBG | Google Analytics | Stores and counts page views for this property | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users within a 24-hour window | 24 hours |
Advertising Cookies
Advertising cookies are set by Google AdSense (publisher ID: ca-pub-6164838820338976) and Google's DoubleClick ad network. They are used to show you relevant ads, limit how often you see the same ad, and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. These cookies are only set after you accept via the cookie banner.
For full details on how Google uses data from advertising cookies, see Google's advertising policies and the Google Privacy Policy.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| IDE | Google AdSense / DoubleClick | Ad targeting and performance measurement | 1 year |
| DSID | Google AdSense | Identifies signed-in users for ad personalisation on non-Google sites | 2 weeks |
| NID | Stores user preferences for Google services and ad targeting | 6 months | |
| test_cookie | Checks whether the browser supports cookies; not used for tracking | Session |
How to Control or Withdraw Consent
You can withdraw or change your cookie consent at any time:
- Reset your choice: — this clears your saved choice and shows the consent banner again.
- Google Analytics opt-out: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
- Google advertising opt-out: Visit Google Ad Settings to turn off personalised ads.
- Browser settings: You can also block or delete cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some websites. Refer to your browser's help documentation for instructions.