1. What are cookies?
Cookies are tiny text files stored by your browser so a website can remember things about you between visits. We also use similar technologies like local storage and pixels — collectively referred to as “cookies” here.
A short, plain-English guide to the cookies we use and the controls you have.
Last updated · May 29, 2026
Cookies are tiny text files stored by your browser so a website can remember things about you between visits. We also use similar technologies like local storage and pixels — collectively referred to as “cookies” here.
Required for the site to function — login sessions, security tokens, load balancing. These cannot be turned off.
Remember your province, language, and Pro preferences so the experience is consistent.
Aggregated, anonymized data about which pages are visited and which features are used. Helps us improve the engine and the site.
Used by ad partners on free pages to show relevant ads and measure performance. Pro members see no ads and no advertising cookies are set.
Session cookies disappear when you close your browser. Persistent cookies expire between 30 days and 12 months depending on purpose.
Some cookies are set by trusted partners (analytics, payments, ad networks). They are bound by their own privacy policies and our data-processing agreements.
We’ll update this page whenever we add or remove cookie technologies. Last updated date is shown above.