What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or phone) when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, understand how you use the site, and show you relevant content and advertisements.
Why We Use Cookies
SkylоWiki uses cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential cookies — to make the website work correctly
- Analytics cookies — to understand how visitors use our site
- Advertising cookies — to display relevant ads via Google AdSense
Cookies We Use
| Cookie | Provider | Type | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Analytics | 2 years | Distinguishes unique users and tracks sessions |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Analytics | 24 hours | Distinguishes users within a single day |
| _ga_XXXXXX | Google Analytics 4 | Analytics | 2 years | Stores and counts page views for GA4 |
| _gads | Google AdSense | Advertising | 13 months | Serves and tracks personalised advertisements |
| IDE | Google DoubleClick | Advertising | 13 months | Used by Google to build a profile of your interests |
| cookiealert | SkylоWiki | Essential | 1 year | Remembers that you accepted our cookie notice |
| wordpress_logged_in | WordPress | Essential | Session | Keeps admin users logged in (admin only) |
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our site are set by third-party services we use. We do not control these cookies. Please refer to the respective privacy policies:
- Google Analytics: policies.google.com/privacy
- Google AdSense: policies.google.com/technologies/ads
How to Control Cookies
You have several options to control or limit how cookies are used:
1. Browser Settings
You can block or delete cookies through your browser settings at any time. Note that blocking essential cookies may affect how the website functions.
2. Opt Out of Google Advertising
👉 https://adssettings.google.com/
3. Opt Out of Google Analytics
👉 https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Your Consent
When you first visit SkylоWiki, you will see a cookie consent banner at the bottom of the page. By clicking “Allow Cookies” you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. You can withdraw your consent at any time by clearing your cookies and not clicking “Allow” again.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page will always reflect the most recent version.
Contact Us
Questions about cookies? Email us at: hello@skylowiki.com