Cookie Policy — Manage Preferences
Effective date: March 27, 2026
Last updated: August 13, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how SkillVetAI uses them, and how you can manage your preferences.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help sites remember your preferences, understand usage patterns, and deliver relevant advertising.
Cookies we use
Essential local storage
The Site uses first-party browser storage for preferences. This data stays in your browser and is not sent to an analytics or advertising provider.
| Storage key | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
cookie-consent |
Remembers your optional-service choice | Until you clear site data or change the preference |
theme |
Remembers light or dark display mode | Until you clear site data |
Analytics cookies
These cookies may be set only after you accept optional services. They help us understand how visitors interact with our Site so we can improve content and user experience.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga |
Distinguishes unique visitors | 2 years | Google Analytics |
_ga_* |
Maintains session state | 2 years | Google Analytics |
_gid |
Distinguishes unique visitors | 24 hours | Google Analytics |
Advertising cookies
These cookies may be set only after you accept optional services. They are used by Google AdSense for ad delivery, measurement, fraud prevention, and—where applicable—personalization.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
__gads |
Ad serving and frequency capping | 13 months | Google AdSense |
__gpi |
Ad personalization | 13 months | Google AdSense |
NID |
Ad preferences and personalization | 6 months |
Google may also set additional cookies for ad measurement and fraud prevention. See Google’s advertising cookie policy for a complete list.
How to manage cookies
Browser settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Here’s how for common browsers:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
Our consent banner
When you first visit our Site, we display a consent banner that lets you accept or decline optional analytics and advertising services. These third-party scripts are not requested before acceptance. You can update your preference at any time by clicking “Cookie preferences” in our footer. If Global Privacy Control is enabled, optional services remain off.
Opt-out tools
- Google Analytics opt-out: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Google Ad personalization: Visit Google Ad Settings to manage your preferences
- General ad opt-out: Visit Your Online Choices (EU) or NAI Consumer Opt-Out (US)
Impact of disabling cookies
If you disable cookies:
- Preference storage disabled: Your theme and consent choice may not persist between visits.
- Analytics cookies disabled: Your visits won’t be counted in our analytics, but the site will function normally.
- Optional advertising disabled: Google AdSense is not loaded, so third-party ads are not requested by the Site.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy when we add or remove cookies. The “Last updated” date at the top reflects the most recent revision.
Contact
For questions about our cookie practices, contact us at [email protected] or visit our Contact page.