Last updated: June 2026
What This Page Is About
If you have ever noticed that a website somehow remembers your preferences, or that an ad for something you looked at yesterday keeps following you around the internet — that is cookies at work.
This page explains exactly what cookies are, which ones this site uses, why they are there, and what you can do about them if you would rather they weren’t. I will keep it as straightforward as possible because cookie policies are usually written in a way that makes people’s eyes glaze over — and the whole point of this page is that you actually understand it.
What Cookies Actually Are
A cookie is a small text file that a website saves to your browser when you visit. It sits there quietly and sends information back to the site — or to a third party — when you return or when certain conditions are met.
Cookies are not programs. They cannot run code, carry viruses, or access anything on your device beyond what the site that set them intended. They are essentially just small notes that websites leave in your browser to remember things.
Some cookies are genuinely useful — they are the reason you do not have to log in to a site every single time you visit. Others exist purely to track your browsing behavior across multiple websites so that advertisers can show you targeted ads. Both types exist on most websites you use daily, including this one.
Cookies Used on Blogenxia.com
Here is every category of cookie active on this site and exactly what each one does.
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies make the website function. Without them basic things break — page navigation stops working, forms cannot be submitted, and security features cannot operate. These cookies cannot be switched off because the site literally does not work properly without them.
WordPress Session Cookies When you visit Blogenxia, WordPress sets a temporary session cookie to keep track of basic functionality as you move between pages. This cookie contains no personal information and disappears when you close your browser.
Comment Cookies If you leave a comment on an article and tick the box that says “save my details,” your browser stores your name, email address, and website in cookies for one year. This is purely for your convenience so you do not have to retype your information every time you want to comment. These cookies stay on your device for twelve months unless you clear them manually.
Login Cookies These only apply to me as the site administrator — not to regular visitors. When I log in to manage the site, WordPress sets cookies that keep the session active for two days, or two weeks if the “Remember Me” option is selected. These cookies are removed when logging out.
Analytics Cookies
Google Analytics This site uses Google Analytics to understand how visitors find and use the content here. The information collected includes things like which articles get the most traffic, how long people spend reading, where visitors come from geographically, and which devices they are using.
None of this data identifies you personally. Google Analytics works with aggregated numbers — it tells me “three hundred people read the COSRX review this week from mobile devices” not “this specific person read this article.” I use this information purely to understand which content is genuinely useful so I can write more of it.
Google Analytics sets the following cookies:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes unique visitors | 2 years |
| _ga_XXXXXX | Maintains session state | 2 years |
| _gid | Distinguishes visitors | 24 hours |
| _gat | Throttles request rate | 1 minute |
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Advertising Cookies
Google AdSense Blogenxia uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. AdSense uses cookies to serve ads that are relevant to you based on your previous browsing history across websites. This is called interest-based advertising or personalized advertising.
When you visit this site Google may set cookies that remember your browsing behavior and use that information to show you ads related to things you have previously looked at — on this site and on other sites across the Google Display Network.
The key cookies AdSense uses include:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| IDE | Used by Google to show personalized ads | 1 year |
| DSID | Identifies signed-in Google users for ad targeting | 2 weeks |
| __gads | Measures ad interaction and prevents the same ad showing repeatedly | 1 year |
| NID | Used to target ads to your interests | 6 months |
Google’s advertising cookies track activity across websites — not just this one. If you would rather not have personalized ads following you around the internet you can manage your preferences at Google’s Ads Settings or opt out entirely at aboutads.info.
For more detail on exactly how Google uses data when you visit a site that uses AdSense see Google’s Privacy and Terms.
Affiliate and Third Party Cookies
Amazon Associates Some links on this site point to products on Amazon. When you click one of these affiliate links Amazon may set cookies on your browser to track whether a purchase was made — this is how the affiliate commission system works. Amazon’s cookies are governed by Amazon’s own Privacy Notice.
The commission I earn through these links comes at no extra cost to you and does not affect what you pay on Amazon. Full details of how affiliate links work on this site are in the Disclaimer page.
Gravatar If you leave a comment and have a Gravatar account, Gravatar may set cookies associated with your profile picture. Gravatar is run by Automattic — their privacy policy is available at automattic.com/privacy.
How to Control Cookies
You have several options for managing cookies — from broad browser-level controls to specific opt-out tools for individual services.
Browser Settings Every major browser lets you view, manage, and delete cookies. Here is where to find these settings in the most common browsers:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
You can set your browser to block all cookies — but be aware that blocking strictly necessary cookies will break functionality on many websites including this one. The more practical approach is to block third-party cookies specifically, which removes most tracking while keeping basic site functionality intact.
Opt-Out Tools For more targeted control over specific types of tracking:
- Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out Add-on
- Google Ads personalization: Google Ads Settings
- Industry-wide advertising opt-out: aboutads.info/choices
- European users: youronlinechoices.eu
Clearing Existing Cookies If you want to remove cookies this site has already stored on your device — clearing your browser’s cookies and site data will handle that. The path is usually Settings → Privacy → Clear browsing data → Cookies and other site data.
Note that clearing cookies will log you out of sites you are currently logged in to and will reset any saved preferences including comment details on this site.
Cookie Consent
By continuing to use Blogenxia.com after reading this policy you are consenting to the use of cookies as described above. If you do not consent you can adjust your browser settings as described in the section above or stop using the site.
I am aware that a cookie banner that pops up on every page visit is the technically standard approach to cookie consent. I have chosen not to implement an aggressive pop-up because I find them annoying and I suspect you do too. This Cookie Policy page provides full transparency about every cookie in use — which is the substance of what cookie consent actually requires.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
If the cookies used on this site change — new analytics tools, a different advertising network, additional plugins — this page will be updated to reflect that. The date at the top of the page will always show when it was last reviewed.
The categories and purposes listed above cover everything currently active on Blogenxia. Nothing is hidden or left out.
Questions
If something on this page is unclear or you want to know more about a specific cookie or tracking tool in use on this site — email me:
privacy@blogenxia.com
I would rather explain something properly than have you unsure about what data this site collects and why.
This Cookie Policy applies to all pages and content on Blogenxia.com Independently run by Ghulam Mujtaba