Cookie Policy
Last Updated: March 10, 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide information to website owners, and enable certain features like remembering your preferences.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, secure areas access, and form submission. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
Analytics Cookies
We use analytics cookies (primarily through Google Analytics 4) to understand how visitors interact with our website. These cookies collect information about pages visited, time on site, bounce rates, and traffic sources. This data helps us improve our website experience.
Advertising Cookies
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google and its advertising partners use cookies to serve ads based on your previous visits to our website and other sites. These cookies enable personalized advertising and measure ad performance.
Preference Cookies
These cookies remember choices you make, such as accepting our cookie consent banner, to provide a more personalized experience.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies. They include cookies from Google (AdSense, Analytics), and potentially other ad network partners.
3. Specific Cookies Used
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Remembers your cookie consent preference | 1 year | Essential |
| TGSESSID | PHP session identifier for functionality | Session | Essential |
| _ga | Google Analytics — distinguishes unique users | 2 years | Analytics |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics 4 — maintains session state | 2 years | Analytics |
| _gid | Google Analytics — distinguishes users | 24 hours | Analytics |
| _gat | Google Analytics — throttles request rate | 1 minute | Analytics |
| __gads | Google AdSense — measures ad interactions | 13 months | Advertising |
| __gpi | Google AdSense — stores publisher info | 13 months | Advertising |
| IDE | Google DoubleClick — ad targeting and measurement | 13 months | Advertising |
| DSID | Google — identifies signed-in users for ads | 2 weeks | Advertising |
| NID | Google — stores preferences and ad personalization | 6 months | Advertising |
4. Google AdSense Cookies
Google AdSense uses cookies including the DART cookie to serve ads based on your visits to this and other websites. Google's use of the DART cookie enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the Internet. You may opt out of the use of the DART cookie by visiting the Google Ads Settings page.
5. How to Control and Delete Cookies
You can control and/or delete cookies through your browser settings. Here are links to instructions for common browsers:
6. Impact of Disabling Cookies
Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website. Essential cookies are required for basic features. If you disable analytics and advertising cookies, you will still see ads, but they may be less relevant to your interests.
7. Cookie Consent
When you first visit our website, a cookie consent banner is displayed. By clicking "Accept All," you consent to the use of all cookies described in this policy. You can change your preferences at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the site.
8. Third-Party Cookie Policies
9. Do Not Track
Our website currently does not respond to "Do Not Track" (DNT) browser signals, as there is no industry standard for handling DNT signals. However, you can manage your privacy preferences through cookie settings and ad opt-out tools described above.
10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.
11. Contact
For questions about our cookie practices, contact: contact@techgiveaway.com