Cookie Policy
Last updated: April 8, 2026
1. What cookies are
Cookies are small text files that websites place on your device to remember information about you. We also use similar technologies such as local storage and pixels. In this policy, "cookies" refers to all of these.
2. How we use cookies
GrindMeta uses cookies to make the Site work, to understand how it is used, and (when we enable advertising) to serve relevant ads. We only use non-essential cookies if you have accepted them through our consent banner.
You can change your choices at any time by clicking in this page or in the legal bar at the bottom of every page.
3. Categories of cookies we use
3.1 Strictly necessary (always on)
These cookies are essential for the Site to function. They enable core features such as page navigation, session handling, security, and saving your consent preferences. The Site cannot function properly without them and they cannot be disabled.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| cc_cookie | grindmeta.com | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 6 months |
| __cf_bm | cloudflare.com | Bot management and abuse prevention | 30 minutes |
| cf_clearance | cloudflare.com | Security challenge verification | Up to 1 year |
| grindmeta_session | grindmeta.com | Maintains your signed-in session (if you have an account) | Session |
3.2 Analytics (optional)
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Site, so we can improve it. Data is collected in aggregate where possible and is not used to identify individual users.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cloudflare Web Analytics | cloudflare.com | Privacy-focused, cookie-light traffic analytics | Session / none |
| _ga, _ga_* | google.com | Google Analytics 4 — distinguishes users and sessions (planned; not active by default) | Up to 2 years |
3.3 Advertising (optional)
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements and measure their performance. GrindMeta does not currently serve ads. When advertising is enabled in the future (for example, through Google AdSense), these cookies will only be set if you have consented.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| __gads, __gpi | google.com | Google AdSense — ad delivery, frequency capping, and reporting | Up to 13 months |
| _gcl_* | google.com | Conversion measurement | Up to 90 days |
| IDE | doubleclick.net | Ad targeting and measurement | Up to 13 months |
4. Managing cookies
You can withdraw or change your consent at any time using the link. You can also block or delete cookies directly in your browser settings, though some parts of the Site may not work properly if you do.
5. Third parties
Some cookies are placed by third parties (such as Cloudflare or Google). Those third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies, which we encourage you to read:
6. Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. When we do, we will change the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Material changes may also trigger a new consent request.
7. Contact us
Questions about this Cookie Policy:
[email protected]