Cookie Policy
Last Updated: June 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 more efficiently and to provide information to website owners. You can control and/or delete cookies through your browser settings.
2. Cookies We Use
We use only two types of cookies: functional (necessary for the site to operate) and analytics (to understand usage patterns, with your consent).
| Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | GA4: distinguishes unique users | 2 years | Analytics |
| _gid | GA4: tracks session activity | 24 hours | Analytics |
| _gat | GA4: throttles request rate | 1 minute | Analytics |
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie preference | 1 year | Functional |
3. What We Do NOT Use
We do not use:
- Advertising or retargeting cookies (Google Ads, Facebook Pixel, etc.)
- Tracking pixels or web beacons from advertisers
- Cross-site tracking cookies
- Any cookies that store personally identifiable information
The only third-party cookies we set are Google Analytics cookies, and only with your explicit consent.
4. How to Control Cookies
You can control cookies in the following ways:
Our Cookie Banner
When you first visit our site, you will see a cookie consent banner. Click “Accept” to allow analytics cookies, or “Decline” to use the site with no analytics tracking at all. Your choice is saved for one year.
Browser Settings
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox:Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
5. Google Analytics Opt-Out
To prevent Google Analytics from collecting data about you across all websites, you can install the official Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
6. Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to decline or disable cookies, all tools on this site will continue to work normally. Cookies are not required for any of our diagnostic tools to function. The only impact is that we will not be able to track anonymous usage statistics via Google Analytics.