Cookie Policy
Last updated: June 19, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how thezainali.com uses them, and your choices regarding cookies. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.
2. How This Website Uses Cookies
This Website uses cookies for the following purposes:
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the Website to function. Without them, certain features may not work. These cookies do not collect personal information and cannot be disabled.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| wordpress_logged_in | WordPress login session | Session |
| cookieyes-consent | Stores your cookie preferences | 1 year |
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help me understand how visitors interact with the Website by collecting anonymised data. This information is used to improve the Website’s content and performance.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users | 2 years |
| ga* | Google Analytics | Session tracking | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users | 24 hours |
Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used by Google AdSense to display advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| IDE | Google DoubleClick | Ad targeting | 1 year |
| DSID | Ad personalisation | 2 weeks | |
| test_cookie | Checks browser cookie support | 15 minutes |
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| wp-settings | WordPress user preferences | 1 year |
3. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time by:
- Using our cookie banner — Click “Manage preferences” on the cookie consent banner that appears when you first visit the Website
- Browser settings — Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies. Visit your browser’s help section to learn how
- Google opt-out — Opt out of Google advertising cookies at adssettings.google.com
- Analytics opt-out — Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of this Website.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are set by third-party services that appear on this Website. I do not have control over these cookies. The relevant third parties are:
- Google LLC — Analytics and advertising (Google Privacy Policy)
- CookieYes — Cookie consent management (CookieYes Privacy Policy)
5. Updates to This Cookie Policy
I may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in the cookies used on this Website. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page indicates when it was last revised.
6. Contact
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact:
Zain Ali Email: thezainali.dev@gmail.com Website: thezainali.com