Cookie policy
Last updated: May 2026
This policy explains what cookies are, how DogBreedsFinder uses them and how you can manage them. For broader information on how we handle data, please read the privacy policy.
What is a cookie?
A cookie is a small text file that a website places on your device. Cookies let a site remember things between visits, measure how it is used, and serve adverts. Some cookies are strictly necessary for the site to work; others are optional and only set if you consent.
How we group cookies
- Essential — required to make the site work. These include cookies that remember your cookie choice and basic security cookies set by our hosting provider. These are always on.
- Analytics — help us understand how the site is used in aggregate. We only set these after you opt in. Example: Google Analytics.
- Advertising — used by our advertising partners (e.g. Google AdSense) to show relevant adverts and measure performance. Set only after you opt in.
Specific cookies used
| Cookie / item | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| dbf:consent | Essential | Stores your cookie preferences in localStorage. | Until cleared |
| __cf_bm | Essential | Cloudflare bot management. | 30 minutes |
| _ga, _ga_* | Analytics | Google Analytics 4 measurement. | Up to 2 years |
| __gads, __gpi | Advertising | Google AdSense ad delivery and frequency capping. | Up to 13 months |
| IDE, ANID | Advertising | Google ad personalisation and measurement. | Up to 13 months |
Advertising partners may set additional cookies. The full and current list maintained by Google is available in Google's cookie documentation.
Managing your choices
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking
in the footer, or by clearing the dbf:consent key from your browser's
local storage. You can also disable cookies entirely in your browser settings, but this
may affect how the site works.
Changes to this policy
We will update this page when our cookie use changes materially. Check the "last updated" date above for the current version.