Cookie Policy
Cookie Policy
Last updated: July 4, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, which cookies and similar technologies we use on this website, why we use them, and the choices you have. It should be read together with our Privacy Policy.
What is a cookie?
A cookie is a small text file that a website stores on your device (computer, tablet, or phone) when you visit it. Cookies allow the website to remember your actions and preferences (such as language, consent choices, and login state) over a period of time, so you don't have to re-enter them every time you come back or move between pages.
Similar technologies include:
- Local storage — larger, longer-lived key-value storage in your browser (we use this to remember your consent choice).
- Web beacons / pixels — tiny images used to detect that a page was viewed or an email was opened.
- Device identifiers — advertising IDs your browser or operating system provides to ad networks.
Categories of cookies we use
1. Strictly necessary
Required for the site to function. These are set regardless of your consent choice.
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
pdfcap_consent_v1 | Stores your cookie consent choice (localStorage) | 12 months |
| Session cookies | Keep you signed in while you use admin features | Session |
2. Analytics (only if you accept)
Help us understand how the site is used so we can improve it. We only set these once you click Accept all in the consent banner.
- Aggregated page-view counts, referrers, and device types.
3. Advertising — Google AdSense (only if you accept)
We use Google AdSense to display ads on this site. AdSense and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites, to measure ad performance, and to prevent fraud. Common AdSense-related cookies include:
| Name | Set by | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
__gads, __gpi | googlesyndication.com | Ad delivery, frequency capping, and measurement |
IDE | doubleclick.net | Ad targeting and conversion measurement |
NID | google.com | Ad preferences across Google services |
ANID | google.com | Ad measurement |
These cookies are only loaded after you consent. Until you accept, Google Consent Mode v2 keeps ad_storage, ad_user_data, ad_personalization, and analytics_storage set to denied, and no AdSense cookies are written.
Your choices
- Accept all — turns on analytics and personalized ads.
- Reject — keeps all non-essential cookies off; you'll still see the site, but any ads you may see are non-personalized.
- Withdraw consent — clear the
pdfcap_consent_v1value from your browser's site data, or click the "Cookie choices" link in the footer to bring the banner back.
Third-party opt-outs and controls
- Google Ads Settings: https://adssettings.google.com
- Google's advertising technologies overview: https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads
- Google's partner-sites privacy notice: https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites
- Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out: https://www.aboutads.info/choices
- European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out: https://www.youronlinechoices.eu
Browser controls
Most browsers let you block or delete cookies from Settings → Privacy. Blocking all cookies may break parts of this site that rely on strictly necessary cookies (for example, staying signed in to admin features).
Contact
Questions about cookies? Contact us.