Summary
In plain language
- We ask before setting any analytics cookie. Rejecting changes nothing else on the site.
- Only Google Analytics sets analytics cookies here. There are no advertising cookies.
- Our own analytics use no cookies at all.
- You can change your choice any time with (also at the bottom of every page).
Cookies we use
| Name | Set by | Why | Kept for | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9to5ai_consent | 9to5AI | Remembers whether you accepted or rejected analytics cookies | 1 year | Necessary |
| v_id | 9to5AI | Anonymous token so a reaction counts once and to fight spam; set when you like, comment, rate a guide, subscribe or write to us | 1 year | Functional |
| _ga | Google Analytics | A random ID that tells one browser from another | 2 years | Analytics, only if you accept |
| _ga_<ID> | Google Analytics | Keeps the state of your current visit | 2 years | Analytics, only if you accept |
| sb-…-auth-token, adm_dev | 9to5AI | Keeps editors signed in to the admin (never set for readers) | While signed in | Necessary |
Stored in your browser (not cookies)
These stay on your device. Only the number of days since your last visit is ever sent to us.
| Key | Why |
|---|---|
| theme | Your light, dark or system theme choice |
| 9to5ai:last-visit | The date of your last visit, so we can count new and returning readers (only the number of days is sent) |
| 9to5ai:visit (this tab only) | Groups the pages of one visit; cleared when you close the tab |
| 9to5ai:no-count | “Don’t count this browser”: turns off our analytics and Google Analytics |
| Likes, guide ratings, your comment name | Shows what you already liked or rated and pre-fills your comment name |
Google Analytics and your choice
If you choose Accept, Google Analytics sets its cookies and measures your visit as described in our privacy policy. If you choose Reject, or haven’t chosen yet, no Google Analytics cookie is set and Google receives only a cookieless signal that a page was viewed, with no identifier. Choosing Reject later deletes the Google Analytics cookies on this site. Global Privacy Control, Do Not Track and “Don’t count this browser” stop Google Analytics from loading at all.
Changing your choice
Use Cookie settings at the bottom of any page, or clear this site’s cookies in your browser; the banner will ask again.
Contact
Questions: privacy@9to5ai.tech.