This Cookie Policy explains how Search uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website. It complements our Privacy Policy and helps you understand what is set on your device when you visit, why each cookie exists, and how you can control or remove cookies through your browser or through industry- standard opt-out tools. Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser; they let websites remember information across page loads and visits.
Categories of cookies we use
Strictly necessary cookies are required for basic site features such as remembering your dark-mode preference or maintaining a session as you move between pages. These cannot be turned off through our settings, but you can block them in your browser at the cost of some functionality.
Analytics cookies help us understand which pages are popular, how visitors move through the site, and where errors occur. We use this data in aggregate; we do not try to identify individual users. If you opt out of analytics, you can still use the site normally.
Advertising cookies are set by Google AdSense and the Google Programmable Search Engine, which power the ads you see on our pages and inside search results. These cookies enable personalized advertising and frequency capping, and they help measure ad performance. You can opt out of personalization without opting out of ads themselves.
Third-party cookies
Several cookies on Search are set by third parties under their own policies. The most prominent are Google's advertising and search cookies. Google describes these in its Advertising Cookies and Privacy & Terms documentation. Other third-party cookies may be set by services we use to host the site or measure performance. We do not control how these third parties use the data collected through their cookies; please review their privacy policies for details.
Managing your preferences
Most browsers let you view, manage, delete, or block cookies through their settings menu. You can also use private/incognito browsing to limit cookie persistence to a single session. For personalized advertising specifically, two industry tools cover most networks at once: Google's My Ad Center and the Network Advertising Initiative's consumer opt-out page. EU and UK visitors can also use the European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance's Your Online Choices tool.
Do Not Track
Some browsers send a "Do Not Track" (DNT) signal. Because there is no industry consensus on how DNT should be honored, our advertising partners may or may not respect the signal. We recommend the dedicated opt-out tools above for the most reliable result. If a clearer DNT standard emerges, we'll update this policy.
Updates and contact
We may update this Cookie Policy when our cookie use changes. The "last updated" date will reflect the most recent revision. If you have questions about cookies on Search, please use the contact page in the footer; we typically reply within a few business days.