🍪 Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function efficiently and provide information to site owners. Cookies can be session-based (deleted when you close your browser) or persistent (remaining until they expire or are deleted).

2. First-Party Cookies

We use a single first-party cookie: cookie_consent — stores your cookie consent preferences (duration: 12 months). This is essential and does not require consent under applicable laws.

3. Google Analytics Cookies

Google Analytics sets these cookies: _ga (2 years, distinguishes visitors), _ga_* (2 years, session state), _gid (24 hours, daily distinction), _gat (1 minute, request throttling).

4. Google AdSense Cookies

Google AdSense sets these advertising cookies: __gads, __gpi, DSID, IDE, test_cookie. These enable interest-based advertising. Durations range from 15 minutes to 13 months.

5. Managing Cookies

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Do Not Track: Our site respects DNT browser signals where technically feasible.

6. More Information

See our Privacy Policy for comprehensive data handling information. Contact support@bestanimalnames.com with questions.