Cookie Policy
This policy explains how StackPractices uses cookies, localStorage, and similar technologies to store information on your device.
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. They are commonly used to make sites work efficiently, remember preferences, and provide anonymous analytics data to site owners. We also use localStorage, a similar browser technology, to save your cookie consent choice without sending data to a server.
Cookies and Technologies We Use
| Category | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Language preference, cookie consent state | Persistent (localStorage) |
| Anonymous analytics pings | Cookieless, non-identifiable page views sent to Google Analytics via Consent Mode | None (no cookies stored) |
| Analytics cookies | Enriched anonymous page views via Google Analytics when you grant consent | 2 years (_ga), 24 hours (_gid) |
| Advertising cookies | Support relevant ads and conversion measurement when you grant consent | Session to 1 year (third-party) |
Anonymous Analytics (Consent Mode)
StackPractices uses Google Consent Mode. When you decline analytics cookies or
choose "Essential only", Google Analytics still receives non-identifiable, cookieless pings that
help us understand overall traffic without storing the _ga or _gid cookies
on your device. These pings do not include any user identifier, so they cannot be used to track you
personally across sessions or sites.
If you later grant analytics consent, the same Google Analytics stream switches to its normal cookie-based mode and may enrich the data with things like session stitching and device information. You can change your choice at any time using the cookie banner or your browser settings.
Third-Party Cookies
Google Analytics may set analytics cookies on your device only after you provide consent. Advertising cookies are only set if you grant advertising consent. You can revoke consent at any time using the cookie banner controls or by clearing your browser cookies and localStorage.
How to Manage Cookies
You can control, block, or delete cookies through your browser settings. Below are links to instructions for popular browsers:
You can also opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Impact of Disabling Cookies
Disabling essential cookies may cause the site to forget your language preference. Disabling analytics or advertising cookies will not affect site functionality. Even when those cookies are disabled, we still receive anonymous, cookieless usage signals through Google Consent Mode to keep StackPractices free and well-maintained.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this cookie policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
Last updated: August 14, 2026