Cookie Policy
Effective date: August 1, 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently and to provide information to site owners. Some cookies expire when you close your browser; others persist for longer.
2. Cookies We Use
2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the Site to function. They cannot be disabled.
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
byt-theme | Stores your dark/light/system theme preference (localStorage) | Persistent |
cookie_consent | Remembers your cookie consent choice | 1 year |
2.2 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use the Site so we can improve it.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users | 2 years |
_ga_* | Google Analytics | Maintains session state | 2 years |
_gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users (session) | 24 hours |
2.3 Advertising Cookies
These cookies are set by our advertising partner to deliver relevant advertisements and measure ad performance.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
IDE | Google DoubleClick | Personalised ad targeting | 13 months |
test_cookie | Google DoubleClick | Checks if cookies are supported | 15 minutes |
DSID | Identifies logged-in Google users for ad personalisation | 2 weeks | |
NID | Ad personalisation for non-logged-in users | 6 months |
3. How to Control Cookies
You can control cookies in several ways:
- Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. See your browser's help documentation for instructions.
- Advertising: Opt out at Ad Settings
- Network Advertising Initiative: Opt out at aboutads.info/choices
- Analytics opt-out: Install the analytics opt-out browser add-on
Note: Blocking some cookies may affect the functionality of the Site (e.g., theme preferences will not be saved).
4. LocalStorage
In addition to cookies, we use browser localStorage to store your theme preference (byt-theme) and cookie consent status. This data stays on your device and is never transmitted to our servers. You can clear it by clearing your browser's site data.
5. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
6. Contact
Questions about our cookie use? Contact us.