Cookie Policy
Last Modified: [July 13, 2026]
What are cookies?
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, the types of cookies we use (i.e., the information we collect using cookies and how that information is used), and how to manage your cookie settings.
Cookies are small text files used to store small pieces of information. They are stored on your device when a website loads in your browser. These cookies help ensure that the website functions properly, enhance security, provide a better user experience, and analyse performance to identify what works and where improvements are needed.
How do we use cookies?
Like most online services, our website uses both first-party and third-party cookies for various purposes. First-party cookies are primarily necessary for the website to function properly and do not collect any personally identifiable data.
The third-party cookies used on our website help us understand how the website performs, track how you interact with it, keep our services secure, deliver relevant advertisements, and enhance your overall user experience. Third-party cookies on our site come from Google (Analytics, Ads, reCAPTCHA), YouTube, Cloudflare, and CookieYes.
We do not set any non-essential cookies until you give your consent through our cookie banner. Analytics, functional, and advertisement cookies are activated only after you click “Accept”. If you click “Decline”, only strictly necessary cookies are used.
Types of cookies we use
Necessary
Necessary cookies are required to enable the basic features of this site, such as providing secure log-in or adjusting your consent preferences. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable data.
| Cookie | Duration | Description |
|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Session | Native to PHP applications. Stores and identifies a user’s unique session ID to manage user sessions on the website. Deleted when all browser windows are closed. |
| __cf_bm | 1 hour | Set by Cloudflare to support Cloudflare Bot Management. |
| _cfuvid | Session | Set by Cloudflare to maintain session consistency and provide personalized services. |
| VISITOR_PRIVACY_METADATA | 6 months | Set by YouTube to store the user’s cookie consent state for the current domain. |
| wp_consent_preferences | 1 month | Set by WP Consent API to save users’ consent choices for different types of cookies on the website. |
| wp_consent_statistics | 1 month | Set by WP Consent API to record the user’s consent choice for statistics cookies. |
| wp_consent_statistics-anonymous | 1 month | Set by WP Consent API to record the user’s consent choice for anonymous statistics cookies. |
| wp_consent_functional | 1 month | Set by WP Consent API to record the user’s consent choice for functional cookies. |
| wp_consent_marketing | 1 month | Set by WP Consent API to record the user’s consent choice for marketing cookies. |
| cookieyes-* | 1 year | Set by CookieYes to store and manage the user’s consent preferences. |
| rc::a | Never expires | Set by Google reCAPTCHA to identify bots and protect the website against malicious spam attacks. |
| rc::c | Session | Set by Google reCAPTCHA to identify bots and protect the website against malicious spam attacks. |
Functional
Functional cookies help perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collecting feedback, and other third-party features. These are set only after you consent.
| Cookie | Duration | Description |
|---|---|---|
| VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE | 6 months | Set by YouTube to measure bandwidth and determine whether the user gets the new or old player interface. |
| ytidb::LAST_RESULT_ENTRY_KEY | Never expires | Set by YouTube to store the last search result entry clicked by the user, to improve relevance of future results. |
Analytics
Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies provide information on metrics such as the number of visitors, bounce rate, and traffic source. These are set only after you consent.
| Cookie | Duration | Description |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | 1 year 1 month 4 days | Set by Google Analytics to calculate visitor, session and campaign data and track site usage for the site’s analytics report. Stores information anonymously and assigns a randomly generated number to recognise unique visitors. |
| _ga_* | 1 year 1 month 4 days | Set by Google Analytics to store and count page views. |
| YSC | Session | Set by YouTube to track views of embedded videos. |
Advertisement
Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with customised advertisements based on the pages visited previously and to analyse the effectiveness of ad campaigns. These are set only after you consent.
| Cookie | Duration | Description |
|---|---|---|
| _gcl_au | 3 months | Set by Google Ads (via Google Tag Manager) to measure ad efficiency and conversions. |
| test_cookie | 15 minutes | Set by doubleclick.net (Google) to determine if the user’s browser supports cookies. |
| __Secure-YNID | 6 months | Set by YouTube to protect user security and prevent fraud, especially during the login process. |
| __Secure-ROLLOUT_TOKEN | 6 months | Set by YouTube to manage feature rollout and experimentation. |
| __Secure-YEC | — | Set by YouTube. Description currently not available. |
Manage your cookie preferences
You can change your cookie preferences at any time using the “Cookie Settings” link on our website. This lets you revisit your consent choices or withdraw your consent at any time.
California residents can also opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of personal information via the “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” link on our website. For more details, see the “Your California Privacy Rights” section of our Privacy Policy.
In addition, most browsers allow you to view, manage, delete, and block cookies. For more information, see the help section of your browser.
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, contact us at info@bluepolaris.com.