Cookie Policy

Last updated: February 22, 2026

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device. They help the Site remember your actions and preferences.

2. How We Use Cookies

• Strictly necessary: site performance, security, and core features.
• Preferences: remember choices (e.g., cookie consent preference stored in localStorage).
• Analytics: understand how visitors use the Site (aggregate data).
• Advertising: deliver and measure ads (including personalized ads where allowed).

3. Specific Cookies We Use

Cookie	Provider	Purpose	Expiry
_ga	Google Analytics	Distinguishes unique users (analytics)	2 years
_ga_*	Google Analytics	Maintains session state (GA4)	2 years
_gid	Google Analytics	Distinguishes users within 24 hours	24 hours
_gat	Google Analytics	Throttles request rate	1 minute
NID, IDE	Google AdSense / DoubleClick	Ad targeting and measurement	6–13 months
kudosCookieConsent	Kudos AI (localStorage)	Stores your cookie consent choice	Until browser data cleared

4. Third-Party Cookies

Third parties (e.g., Google) may set cookies for analytics and advertising. See Google’s policy: partner-sites.

5. Your Choices

• Control cookies via your browser (block or delete).
• Opt-out of personalized ads: Google Ads Settings, aboutads.info/choices, NAI.
• For EEA/UK users, use the consent banner shown on your first visit to accept or reject non-essential cookies. Your choice is remembered until you clear your browser data.

6. Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if I reject cookies?

The Site will continue to work normally. Strictly necessary cookies remain active because they are required for basic functionality such as page loading and security. Analytics and advertising cookies will not be set, which means your visit will not be tracked for statistics or ad personalization.

Do cookies collect personal information?

Most cookies on this Site collect anonymous or pseudonymous data such as randomly generated identifiers, page URLs visited, and approximate geographic region. They do not directly collect names, email addresses, or other personally identifiable information. The only personal data we store is what you voluntarily submit through the contact form, which is governed by our Privacy Policy.

How do I delete cookies already stored on my device?

You can clear cookies through your browser settings. In most browsers, go to Settings, then Privacy or History, and choose to clear browsing data. You can clear all cookies or only those from specific sites. After clearing, our consent banner will appear again on your next visit so you can make a fresh choice.

Are cookies the same as localStorage?

Not exactly. Cookies are sent to the server with every HTTP request, while localStorage data stays in your browser and is never automatically transmitted. We use localStorage to remember your cookie consent preference and to store game progress in our Play & Learn section. Both can be cleared through your browser settings.

7. Changes

We may update this Cookie Policy. Updates appear here with a new date.

8. Contact

Click here to reach our contact page.