Effective date: January 15, 2026
Last updated: January 15, 2026
What are cookies?
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, the types of cookies we use (i.e., the information we collect using cookies and how that information is used), and how to manage your cookie settings.
Cookies are small text files used to store small pieces of information. They are stored on a user’s device when a website is loaded in the browser. Cookies help ensure the website functions properly, improve security, provide a better user experience, and analyze performance to identify what works and where improvements are needed.
How we use cookies
Like most online services, our website uses first-party and third-party cookies for various purposes.
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First-party cookies are mainly required for the website to function properly and do not collect personally identifiable information.
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Third-party cookies help us understand website performance, track how users interact with the site, ensure service security, provide relevant advertisements, and improve overall user experience while optimizing future interactions.
Types of cookies we use
1. Necessary Cookies
Necessary cookies are essential for basic website functions and the website will not function properly without them. These cookies do not store personally identifiable information.
| Cookie | Duration | Description |
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| pll_language | 1 year | Polylang remembers the language selected by the user for future visits. |
| __cf_bm | 1 hour | Cloudflare supports Bot Management. |
| VISITOR_PRIVACY_METADATA | 6 months | YouTube stores the user’s cookie consent state for the current domain. |
| wpEmojiSettingsSupports | session | WordPress determines if the browser can properly display emojis. |
| wordpress_test_cookie | session | WordPress tests if cookies are enabled in the browser. |
| wordpress_* | persistent | Stores authentication details for WordPress users. |
| wordpress_logged_in_* | persistent | Indicates if the user is logged in and who they are. |
2. Functional Cookies
Functional cookies enable specific features such as sharing content on social media, collecting feedback, and other third-party functionalities.
| Cookie | Duration | Description |
|---|---|---|
| VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE | 6 months | YouTube measures bandwidth and determines the interface version of the player. |
| ea11y-global-state | persistent | Elementor stores accessibility preferences. |
| ytidb::LAST_RESULT_ENTRY_KEY | persistent | YouTube stores the last search result clicked by the user. |
| ea11y-session-state | session | Elementor stores temporary accessibility preferences. |
(Additional functional cookies for YouTube video preferences are also included.)
3. Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies provide information on visitor numbers, bounce rates, traffic sources, etc.
| Cookie | Duration | Description |
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| YSC | session | YouTube monitors embedded video views. |
4. Advertising Cookies
Advertising cookies are used to deliver personalized ads based on previous pages visited and to measure ad campaign effectiveness.
| Cookie | Duration | Description |
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| __Secure-ROLLOUT_TOKEN | 6 months | YouTube manages feature rollout and experimentation. |
5. Unclassified Cookies
Other cookies that are being analyzed or not yet classified.
| Cookie | Duration | Description |
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| __Secure-YEC | persistent | Description not available. |
| wp-postpass_* | persistent | Description not available. |
Managing cookie preferences
You can change your cookie settings at any time by clicking the “Consent Preferences” button at the top. This allows you to view the cookie banner again, update your preferences, or immediately withdraw consent.
Additionally, most browsers provide ways to block and delete cookies used by websites. You can change your browser settings to block or remove cookies. Below are links to official guides:
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Safari: https://support.apple.com/en-in/guide/safari/sfri11471/mac
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Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/clear-cookies-and-site-data-firefox
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Internet Explorer: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/how-to-delete-cookie-files-in-internet-explorer-bca9446f-d873-78de-77ba-d42645fa52fc
For other browsers, refer to the official support documentation.