Cookie Policy
Transparent information about every cookie we use, why we use it, and how you can control it.
Last updated: May 18, 2026
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide information to site owners, and deliver targeted advertising. Similar technologies include local storage, session storage, and web beacons.
Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the Site to function properly. They enable core functionality such as storing your cookie consent preferences and enabling offline access through service workers. The Site cannot function properly without these cookies.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie preference choice | 1 year |
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Site by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We use Google Analytics 4 for this purpose.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes users (Google Analytics) | 2 years |
| _ga_<container-id> | Persists session state (Google Analytics) | 2 years |
Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements to you and measure the effectiveness of ad campaigns. We use Google AdSense for advertising.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| __gads | Google AdSense ad delivery and targeting | 13 months |
| __gpi | Google AdSense personalization | 13 months |
| IDE | Google DoubleClick ad personalization | 13 months |
| test_cookie | Checks if browser accepts cookies | Session |
Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
Browser settings
Most browsers allow cookie control through Options or Preferences.
Consent banner
Use the banner on first visit to accept or manage preferences.
GA Opt-out Add-on
Install the official Google Analytics opt-out browser extension.
Ad Settings
Manage Google ad personalization at adssettings.google.com.
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Site and your user experience.
Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics, deliver advertisements, and improve the Site.
For analytics (Google Analytics) and advertising (Google AdSense). See Google's Cookie Policy.
Questions?
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at contact@nerdstips.com.