Cookies are small text files a website stores in your browser. We keep our cookie footprint deliberately small. The complete list is below, with what each cookie does and how to opt out of the optional ones.
The cookies we use
| Name | Set by | Type | Purpose | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|---|
trd_session |
TechReaderDaily | Essential | Signs in staff users to the admin area. HttpOnly, Secure, SameSite=Lax. Never set for ordinary readers. | 7 days or until sign-out |
__gads, __gpi, __eoi |
Advertising | Set by Google AdSense to measure ad impressions, frequency-cap ads, and detect fraud. | Up to 13 months | |
IDE, NID, DSID |
Advertising | Set by Google to deliver and personalise ads where you have consented (or non-personalised ads where required). | Up to 13 months |
We do not use Google Analytics or any other third-party analytics product. Our view counters are server-side and use no cookies.
Your preferences
Use the controls below to update your preferences for non-essential cookies. Essential cookies cannot be disabled because the site needs them to work for signed-in staff.
Cookie categories
How to control cookies in your browser
Most browsers let you view, manage, and delete cookies in their settings. Steps differ per browser:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data.
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data.
- Safari: Settings → Privacy → Manage Website Data.
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions.
Blocking essential cookies will break sign-in for staff users but will not affect read-only access to the site.
Opting out of Google ad personalisation
You can disable personalised advertising on every Google-powered ad, across every site, from your Google account at myadcenter.google.com. Industry-wide opt-outs are available at aboutads.info/choices (US) and youronlinechoices.eu (EU).
More detail
For the full data-protection context, see our Privacy Policy. Questions about this page itself: /contact.