Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 1, 2024

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to site owners. Cookies can be "persistent" (remaining on your device until they expire or you delete them) or "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser).

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the Site to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, session management, and cookie consent preferences. The Site cannot operate without these cookies.

Analytics Cookies

We use Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors interact with our Site. These cookies collect information about page visits, time spent on pages, traffic sources, and other usage data. All data is anonymized and aggregated. We use this information to improve our content and user experience.

Preference Cookies

These cookies remember choices you make on our Site, such as your theme preference (light/dark mode). They enhance your browsing experience by personalizing the interface to your preferences.

No Marketing Cookies

HowToTechy does not use marketing, advertising, or tracking cookies for targeted advertising purposes. We do not display third-party advertisements and do not share cookie data with advertising networks.

Cookie Table

Cookie Name Purpose Duration Type
session_id Maintains your browsing session and enables core site functionality Session Essential
theme_pref Stores your preferred theme setting (light or dark mode) 1 year Preference
_ga Google Analytics — used to distinguish unique users 2 years Analytics
_ga_* Google Analytics 4 — used to persist session state 2 years Analytics
_gid Google Analytics — used to distinguish users within a 24-hour period 24 hours Analytics
cookie_consent Records your cookie consent preferences 1 year Essential

Managing Cookies

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically delete existing cookies, block all cookies, or set preferences for specific websites. Here are instructions for managing cookies in popular browsers:

Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of HowToTechy and other websites you visit.

Do Not Track

HowToTechy respects Do Not Track (DNT) signals. If your browser sends a DNT signal, we will not use analytics cookies to track your visit. You can enable DNT in your browser's privacy settings.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal and regulatory reasons. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when this policy was last revised.

Contact

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us: