Cookie Policy
Last updated: June 2025
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, remember your preferences, and provide information to site owners. Alongside cookies, we may also use browser local storage and similar technologies — these are collectively referred to as "cookies" in this policy.
2. How We Use Cookies
Garypedia uses cookies for three purposes:
- Essential / Functional: To save your tool preferences (e.g. last selected options) so you don't have to re-enter them every visit. These are stored in browser local storage and contain no personally identifiable information.
- Analytics: To understand how visitors use the Site — which tools are popular, how long pages are visited, and where visitors come from. This helps us improve the tools.
- Advertising: To display relevant advertisements via third-party ad networks. These cookies track your browsing activity across sites to show you personalised ads.
3. Cookies We Use
The following table lists the main cookies and storage items used on Garypedia:
| Name | Type | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _ga, _ga_* | Analytics | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users and sessions; measures site usage | 2 years |
| _gid | Analytics | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users; expires after 24 hours | 24 hours |
| IDE | Advertising | Google Ads | Used to serve targeted ads and measure conversions | 13 months |
| test_cookie | Advertising | Google Ads | Checks if the browser supports cookies | Session |
| localStorage.* | Functional | Garypedia | Saves your last-used tool settings and preferences | Persistent |
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on Garypedia are set by third-party services we use. We do not control these cookies. Relevant third parties include:
- Google Analytics — measures site usage. Google Privacy Policy →
- Google AdSense — serves advertisements. Google Ads Policy →
5. Managing & Disabling Cookies
You have several options to control or opt out of cookies:
- Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies via settings. Note that blocking essential cookies may affect tool functionality. Visit allaboutcookies.org for browser-specific instructions.
- Google Analytics opt-out: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
- Ad personalisation: Manage your preferences at Google Ad Settings or opt out of interest-based advertising at aboutads.info or networkadvertising.org.
- Local storage: You can clear browser local storage through your browser's developer tools or privacy settings.
6. Do Not Track
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature. Because there is no uniform standard for responding to DNT signals, Garypedia does not currently alter its data collection practices in response to DNT signals. We will revisit this if a standard emerges.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. Updated policies will be posted on this page with a revised date. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance.
8. Contact
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us through the contact information available on the Site.