How We Use Cookies
Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, which cookies Oxolot Blog uses, why we use them, and how you can control them. Last updated: March 29, 2026.
Cookies Explained
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, remember your preferences, and provide information to website owners about how visitors interact with their site.
Cookies do not contain personally identifying information on their own, but they may be linked to personal data that we or third parties hold about you. Each cookie typically contains: the name of the website that set it, how long the cookie will last, and a unique identifier (a randomly generated number).
Similar Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use similar tracking technologies such as web beacons (small transparent images embedded in pages or emails), local storage, and pixel tags. This policy covers all such technologies collectively referred to as "cookies".
Your Control
You can control and manage cookies in several ways (see the Managing Cookies section below). Please be aware that removing or blocking certain cookies may affect your experience on our website.
Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions you take such as setting your privacy preferences or navigating between pages. You can set your browser to block these cookies, but some parts of the site will then not work.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| __cf_bm | Cloudflare | Bot management and security | 30 minutes |
Analytics Cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and understand how visitors move around our website. All information collected is aggregated and anonymous — it does not identify individual visitors. If you do not allow these cookies, we will not be able to monitor and improve site performance.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated ID | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Stores and counts page views | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Throttles request rate to Google Analytics | 1 minute |
Advertising Cookies
These cookies are set by Google AdSense and its advertising partners. They may be used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant ads on other sites. They work by uniquely identifying your browser and device. If you do not allow these cookies, you will still see ads but they will be less tailored to your interests.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| IDE | Google (DoubleClick) | Used for targeting, analysing and optimising ads | 1 year |
| DSID | Identifies a signed-in user on non-Google sites for ad personalisation | 2 weeks | |
| test_cookie | Google (DoubleClick) | Checks if the user's browser supports cookies | 15 minutes |
| NID | Stores preferences and personalises ads in Google services | 6 months |
Google AdSense
We display advertisements on this site through Google AdSense, a service provided by Google LLC. Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads relevant to your interests. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the internet.
You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. You can also opt out of third-party vendor use of cookies for personalised advertising at aboutads.info.
For more information about how Google uses data from sites that use its services, visit policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites.
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. Google Analytics cookies collect information in aggregate form about how visitors interact with content — pages visited, time on site, and how they arrived. This data is used solely to improve the website. Google Analytics data is processed by Google LLC.
You can prevent your data from being used by Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Cloudflare
Our site is served through Cloudflare, which may set security-related cookies (such as
__cf_bm) to protect the site from bot traffic. These cookies are strictly
necessary and cannot be disabled without affecting site functionality.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time as our practices change or to comply with new legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
More Information
This Cookie Policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which provides broader information about how we collect and use your data, your rights, and how to contact us.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at admin@oxolot.io or via our contact page.