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Cookie Policy

Last updated: June 1, 2026

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, understand how you use the site, and show you relevant content. We also use similar technologies like local storage and pixels, which this policy covers too.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for three purposes:

  • Essential: Make the site work (cookie consent memory, session security)
  • Analytics: Understand how visitors use our site so we can improve it
  • Marketing: Measure campaign effectiveness (only if you consent)

Cookies We Use

Cookie Type Duration Purpose
ch_cookie_ok Essential 1 year Remembers that you accepted or dismissed the cookie banner so we don't show it again.
_ga Analytics 2 years Google Analytics. Distinguishes unique visitors. Used to understand traffic volume and user journeys.
_ga_* Analytics 2 years Google Analytics 4. Maintains session state for analytics reporting.
_gid Analytics 24 hours Google Analytics. Distinguishes users across a 24-hour window.
_gat Analytics 1 minute Google Analytics. Throttles request rate to Google's servers.

Local Storage

In addition to cookies, we use the browser's local storage for the following:

Key Type Purpose
ch_cookie_ok Essential Stores cookie consent state. Cleared when you clear browser storage.
ch_exit_shown Essential Remembers if the exit-intent prompt has been shown in this session so it is only shown once.

Third-Party Cookies

Google Analytics sets cookies on our behalf to help us understand site usage. Google may use this data in accordance with Google's Privacy Policy. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

How to Control Cookies

You can control cookies in several ways:

  • Browser settings: Most browsers let you block or delete cookies. Note that blocking essential cookies may prevent the site from working correctly. See your browser's help documentation for instructions.
  • Opt-out links: Use the Google Analytics opt-out link above to stop analytics tracking.
  • Our banner: Clicking "Dismiss" on our cookie banner prevents non-essential cookies from loading on subsequent visits.

Browser cookie settings guides:

  • Chrome
  • Firefox
  • Safari
  • Edge

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy as our use of cookies changes or in response to legal requirements. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last updated" date above. Continued use of our site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Questions

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy, email us at [email protected].

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