What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, making your next visit easier and the site more useful.
Cookies We Use
SnapFacts uses a minimal number of cookies, solely for anonymized analytics purposes. We do not use cookies for advertising, tracking, or personalization.
Google Analytics 4 Cookies
We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to understand how visitors use our site. GA4 sets the following cookies:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated number as a client identifier | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Maintains session state for Google Analytics | 2 years |
Privacy Protections
We configure Google Analytics with strict privacy settings:
- IP Anonymization: Your IP address is anonymized before storage
- No User IDs: We do not track individual users across sessions
- No Advertising: Google Signals and ad personalization are disabled
- No Cross-Site Tracking: We do not share data with advertisers or third parties
- No Remarketing: We do not build audience profiles for advertising
What We Do NOT Use
- Advertising cookies
- Social media tracking cookies
- Session recording tools
- Heatmap tracking
- Personalization cookies
Managing Cookies
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Here's how:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
Note: Blocking all cookies may affect your experience on some websites.
Opting Out of Google Analytics
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Contact
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Email: snapfacts.eu@gmail.com