Cookie Policy
Last updated: 2025
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the site remember preferences and improve functionality. We also use closely related technologies (e.g., localStorage) for similar purposes.
How we use cookies
- Essential: security, load balancing, basic functionality (e.g., keeping your choices remembered).
- Analytics (consent‑based): understanding which pages and tools are used so we can improve them.
- Advertising (consent‑based): showing ads to fund our free resources and measuring their performance.
Your choices
On your first visit you’re asked to Accept or Reject non‑essential cookies (analytics/advertising). You can change your decision at any time:
If you reject non‑essential cookies, the site will still work, but analytics and personalised ads are disabled.
Categories we use
Essential (always on)
Required for the site to function (e.g., remembering cookie consent, preventing abuse). These do not require consent.
Analytics (optional)
Used to understand usage (e.g., Google Analytics). Runs only with your consent where required.
Advertising (optional)
Used by Google AdSense and partners to serve and measure ads. Personalised ads require your consent where applicable.
Third‑party services
Some cookies are set by third parties we use. Please review their policies for details:
- Google AdSense — ads and measurement
- Google Analytics — website analytics
- Google Firebase — hosting, performance, security features
Examples of cookies/technologies
| Name / Key | Provider | Purpose | Type | Typical duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Reko Study | Stores your accept/reject choice | Cookie / localStorage | Up to 12 months |
| theme | Reko Study | Stores your light/dark preference | localStorage | Until removed |
| _ga, _ga_* (if enabled) | Google Analytics | Anonymous usage analytics | Cookie | Up to 2 years |
| __gpi / __gpi_opt_out, IDE, etc. (if enabled) | Google AdSense | Ads delivery & measurement | Cookie | Varies (days–months) |
Managing cookies in your browser
You can also block or delete cookies via your browser settings. Note that blocking essential cookies may affect site functionality.
Do Not Track
Some browsers send a “Do Not Track” signal. We honour your explicit cookie choices on our banner. Where required by law, non‑essential cookies only run with consent.
Changes to this policy
We may update this page to reflect changes to our use of cookies or the law. We’ll post the updated version here and revise the “Last updated” date above.
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us.