Cookie Policy
Last updated: May 7, 2026
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, making your next visit easier and the site more useful to you.
Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the Site to function and cannot be disabled.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
ots-theme |
Remembers your light/dark mode preference | Until cleared |
cookieConsent |
Remembers your cookie consent choice | Until cleared |
Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics)
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our Site. This helps us improve our content and user experience.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
_ga |
Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
_ga_* |
Stores session state | 2 years |
_gid |
Distinguishes unique users | 24 hours |
Google Analytics data is aggregated and anonymized — we cannot identify individual users. To opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites, install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Advertising Cookies (Google AdSense)
We display advertisements through Google AdSense. Google and its advertising partners use cookies to show you relevant ads based on your interests.
These cookies may track your browsing behavior across multiple websites to build an interest profile for ad targeting.
To opt out of personalized advertising:
- Visit www.aboutads.info/choices
- Or visit myaccount.google.com/data-and-privacy
- Or enable "Do Not Track" in your browser (note: not all advertisers honor this)
Third-Party Cookies
When you share our content on social media platforms, those platforms may set their own cookies. We have no control over these cookies. Please review the cookie policies of those platforms directly.
Managing Cookies
Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Here's how to manage cookies in common browsers:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
Note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of this Site and other websites you visit.
Opt-Out Tools
- Google Analytics: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
- Google Ads personalization: myaccount.google.com
- NAI opt-out: optout.networkadvertising.org
- DAA opt-out: www.aboutads.info/choices
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy as we add or change cookies. We'll update the date at the top of this page. For significant changes, we'll display a notice on the Site.
Questions?
If you have questions about our use of cookies, contact us.