Effective Date: February 20, 2026
Last Updated: February 20, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how markreiser (“https://markreiser.com”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, provide analytics, and deliver personalized advertising. Cookies can be “first-party” (set by us) or “third-party” (set by our partners).
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential Operation: Enable core site functionality such as page navigation, secure areas, and session management.
- Analytics & Performance: Understand how visitors interact with our Site so we can improve content and user experience.
- Advertising & Monetization: Deliver, measure, and optimize advertisements served through programmatic advertising platforms.
- Preferences & Functionality: Remember your settings and choices (e.g., theme preferences, comment author details).
3. Cookie Categories
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the Site to function. They cannot be switched off.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
wordpress_sec_* |
markreiser | Authentication & security | Session |
wordpress_logged_in_* |
markreiser | Login session management | Session |
wp-settings-* |
markreiser | WordPress admin preferences | 1 year |
comment_author_* |
markreiser | Pre-fill comment forms | 1 year |
3.2 Analytics Cookies
We use Google Analytics (GA4) to collect anonymized usage data.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga |
Distinguishes unique users | 2 years | |
_ga_* |
Maintains session state (GA4) | 2 years | |
_gid |
Distinguishes users (24h) | 24 hours | |
_gat |
Throttle request rate | 1 minute |
Learn more: Google’s Cookie Policy
3.3 Advertising Cookies
We monetize our Site through programmatic advertising. The following advertising platforms set cookies to deliver, personalize, and measure advertisements:
Google AdSense & Google Ad Exchange (AdX)
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
IDE |
Google (doubleclick.net) | Serves targeted ads; tracks conversions | 13 months |
DSID |
Google (doubleclick.net) | Identifies signed-in users for ad personalization | 2 weeks |
NID |
Stores user preferences and ad personalization | 6 months | |
ANID |
Ad personalization for signed-in users | 13 months | |
1P_JAR |
Ad personalization and analytics | 1 month | |
CONSENT |
Stores user consent state | 20 years | |
test_cookie |
Google (doubleclick.net) | Checks browser cookie support | 15 minutes |
Google Authorized Buyers
Google Authorized Buyers is a program where vetted advertising companies bid on ad inventory via Google Ad Manager in real-time auctions. These buyers may set their own cookies. The data shared with Authorized Buyers during a bid request includes: device type, approximate location, page URL, and cookie identifiers. Google maintains a list of certified Authorized Buyers subject to Google’s data protection requirements.
Learn more: Google Authorized Buyers
Prebid.js Header Bidding Partners
We use Prebid.js to conduct header bidding auctions. Multiple demand-side platforms (DSPs) and supply-side platforms (SSPs) may set cookies to participate in these auctions. Each partner operates under its own privacy policy. Common partners include AppNexus/Xandr, Index Exchange, Rubicon Project/Magnite, OpenX, PubMatic, and others.
3.4 Functionality Cookies
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
HTG_quiz_* |
markreiser | Stores quiz/poll votes | 30 days |
htg_dark_mode |
markreiser | Theme preference | 1 year |
4. How to Manage Cookies
You have several options to control cookies:
4.1 Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Instructions for common browsers:
Note: Blocking all cookies may impair Site functionality and prevent features like commenting and saved preferences from working.
4.2 Opt-Out of Personalized Advertising
4.3 Global Privacy Control (GPC)
We honor the Global Privacy Control signal. If your browser sends a GPC signal, we treat it as an opt-out of the sale or sharing of personal information under the CCPA/CPRA.
5. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.
6. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at markreiser@hntgaming.me.