Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website. It explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control our use of them.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small data files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used by website owners in order to make their websites work, or to work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information.
Why do we use cookies?
We use industry-standard first-party and third-party cookies for several reasons. Some cookies are required for technical reasons in order for our website to operate (“essential” cookies). Other cookies enable us to track and target the interests of our users to enhance the experience on our website (“analytics” or “advertising” cookies).
How can I control cookies?
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can exercise your preferences in the following ways:
- The Consent Banner: When you first visit our site, you can click “Accept All,” “Reject All,” or “Customize” to manage your settings.
- Website Footer: You can revisit and change your settings at any time by clicking the “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” (or “Cookie Settings”) link located in our footer.
- Browser Controls: You can set or amend your web browser controls to accept or refuse cookies. If you choose to reject cookies, you may still use our website, though access to some functionality may be restricted.
Cookie Declaration
Necessary
| Cookie | Duration | Description |
|---|---|---|
| __cf_bm | 1 hour | This cookie, set by Cloudflare, is used to support Cloudflare Bot Management. |
| PHPSESSID | session | This cookie is native to PHP applications. The cookie stores and identifies a user's unique session ID to manage user sessions on the website. The cookie is a session cookie and will be deleted when all the browser windows are closed. |
| rc::a | Never Expires | This cookie is set by the Google recaptcha service to identify bots to protect the website against malicious spam attacks. |
| rc::c | session | This cookie is set by the Google recaptcha service to identify bots to protect the website against malicious spam attacks. |
| cookieyes-* | 1 year | CookieYes sets this cookie for consent solution management. |
Functional
| Cookie | Duration | Description |
|---|---|---|
| ytidb::LAST_RESULT_ENTRY_KEY | Never Expires | The cookie ytidb::LAST_RESULT_ENTRY_KEY is used by YouTube to store the last search result entry that was clicked by the user. This information is used to improve the user experience by providing more relevant search results in the future. |
Last Updated: May 14, 2026