COOKIE POLICY
This policy explains every cookie Gaming Nugget sets, why we set it, how long it lasts, and how you can opt out. It supplements our Privacy Policy.
Last updated: 31 May 2026
WHAT ARE COOKIES?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by the websites you visit. They're used to remember settings, measure traffic, and (on many sites, including this one) help deliver relevant advertising. Some cookies are essential to make the site work; others require your consent.
HOW WE USE COOKIES
Gaming Nugget uses cookies in three categories:
- Strictly necessary — required to remember your consent choice. Always enabled; no choice involved.
- Analytics — Google Analytics 4 to understand which articles readers find useful. Anonymous and aggregated. Requires consent.
- Advertising — Google AdSense to deliver personalised ads. Requires consent. Without consent, you may still see ads but they will be non-personalised.
We use Google Consent Mode v2 — until you grant consent, analytics and advertising cookies do not load.
COOKIES WE SET
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| gn_cookie_consent | Gaming Nugget (first-party) | Stores your cookie consent choice so the banner does not re-appear on every visit. | 1 year | Strictly necessary |
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique visitors. Aggregated, anonymous usage stats. | 2 years | Analytics |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Persists session state for GA4. | 2 years | Analytics |
| IDE | Google AdSense (DoubleClick) | Used to deliver, measure, and personalise advertising. | Up to 13 months | Advertising |
| test_cookie | Google AdSense (DoubleClick) | Checks whether your browser supports cookies. | 15 minutes | Advertising |
| __gads, __gpi | Google AdSense | Manages ad frequency capping and personalisation preferences. | Up to 13 months | Advertising |
HOW TO MANAGE COOKIES
You can change your choice at any time by clearing the gn_cookie_consent entry from your browser's site storage — the banner will re-appear on your next visit.
You can also opt out at the platform level:
- Google Analytics: install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Google personalised ads: manage at myadcenter.google.com
- Industry-wide: opt out of personalised advertising at youronlinechoices.com (EU) or optout.aboutads.info (US)
- Browser-level: all modern browsers let you block or delete cookies in settings — see your browser's help pages
CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
We update this page when we add or remove cookies. Material changes are dated at the top. Continued use of Gaming Nugget after a change constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
CONTACT
Questions about cookies or privacy: privacy@gamingnugget.com