Cookies
Policy
We use cookies to run our site, remember your preferences and improve our services.
You can accept all cookies or customize your choices at any time from the "Cookie settings" in the footer.
We categorize cookies as: Necessary, Analytics, Preferences, Marketing and Third‑party.
HOW WE USE COOKIES
We only set cookies that are required for the site to function or for features you opt into.
Analytics and marketing cookies are optional and disabled until you give consent.
NECESSARY & PREFERENCES
These cookies are essential for basic functionality (security, network management) and to remember your cookie choices.
| Name | Service | Purpose | Cookie type and duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| eu_cookie_consent | Consent | Stores your cookie preferences (categories and version) | First‑party persistent cookie, 180 days |
ANALYTICS COOKIES (OPTIONAL)
Used to understand website usage and improve performance. Data is aggregated and not used for personal profiling.
| Name | Service | Purpose | Cookie type and duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga, _gid | Google Analytics (gtag.js) | Measure traffic and usage patterns | First‑party persistent cookies: _ga (2 years), _gid (24 hours) |
| — | Plausible Analytics | Privacy‑friendly, typically cookieless analytics | No cookies by default |
| hm_… | Baidu Tongji | Measure traffic for Chinese locales | First‑party persistent cookie, up to 1 year |
MARKETING COOKIES (OPTIONAL)
Used to deliver or measure personalized advertising and affiliate tracking.
| Name | Service | Purpose | Cookie type and duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _gcl_au | Google AdSense | Ad delivery and measurement | First‑party persistent cookie, ~3 months |
| tolt_* | Tolt | Affiliate/referral tracking | First‑party persistent cookies, up to 1 year |
THIRD‑PARTY CONTENT
Some pages may include third‑party embeds (e.g., maps, videos). These providers may set cookies once you interact with their content. Such features are disabled until you consent to "Third‑party" cookies.
MANAGE YOUR CHOICES
You can revisit your choices anytime via the "Cookie settings" in the footer.
You can also clear cookies in your browser settings; note this may sign you out or remove saved preferences.