What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide analytical information, and enable personalized experiences.
When you first visit searchdrive.io, you will be shown a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or customize your cookie preferences.
Types of Cookies We Use
Required for the website to function properly. Cannot be disabled.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session_id | Maintains user session | Session |
| __cf_bm | Cloudflare bot protection | 30 minutes |
| XSRF-TOKEN | Security - prevents CSRF attacks | Session |
Help us understand how visitors interact with our website.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics - maintains session state | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 24 hours |
Used to deliver personalized advertisements based on your interests.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| __gads | Google AdSense - ad serving | 13 months |
| __gpi | Google Publisher Tags | 13 months |
| IDE | DoubleClick - ad targeting | 13 months |
Enable enhanced functionality and personalization.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| theme | Stores dark/light mode preference | 1 year |
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie preferences | 1 year |
| locale | Stores language preference | 1 year |
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We use the following third-party services:
How to Manage Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences in the following ways:
Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, you can accept all cookies or customize your preferences using our cookie consent banner.
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can usually find these settings in the "Options" or "Preferences" menu of your browser. Note that blocking some types of cookies may impact your experience on our website.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please revisit this page regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies.
Contact Us
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