Cookies Policy

Effective Date: September 9, 2026

This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, which ones we use on algoist.com, what each does, and how you control them. Read this alongside our Privacy Policy, which covers the wider topic of how we handle your personal data.

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What's a cookie?

A cookie is a small text file your browser stores when you visit a website. It lets the site remember things like your preferences, whether you're signed in, and what you've already seen. Some cookies are "first-party" (set by us) and some are "third-party" (set by analytics or advertising services running on our page).

Our cookie categories

Strictly necessary

These cookies are required for the site to function. They handle sign-in, security, your session, and remembering the consent choice you make below. You can't turn these off — without them, the site doesn't work.

Cookie	Purpose	Source
algoist_cc	Stores your cookie-preference choices (this banner).	First-party
algoist_intelligence_session	Sign-in session.	First-party
XSRF-TOKEN	Cross-site request forgery protection.	First-party

Analytics

Aggregate, anonymized data about which pages people visit and how long they spend. We use this to figure out what's working and what isn't. Off by default; turns on only if you allow it.

Cookie	Purpose	Source
_ga, _ga_*	Google Analytics 4 — distinguishes unique visitors.	Google
_gid, _gat_*	GA4 — rate-limits requests and session tracking.	Google
_uetsid, _uetvid	Microsoft Advertising — analytics signal.	Microsoft

Marketing

Used by ad platforms to show you Algoist on other sites you visit and to measure whether ads actually drove anything. Off by default; turns on only if you allow it.

Cookie	Purpose	Source
_fbp, _fbc	Meta Pixel — attribution and ad targeting.	Meta
li_oatml, lidc	LinkedIn Insight — attribution and ad targeting.	LinkedIn
_gcl_au	Google Ads — conversion attribution.	Google

How to change your choices

You can also clear cookies any time through your browser's settings. If you clear them, you'll see this banner again on your next visit.

Google Consent Mode

We use Google Consent Mode v2. That means even if you opt out of analytics or marketing cookies, Google's tags still send cookieless, aggregated pings that help us understand traffic patterns without identifying you. Your decision is respected — no cookies are stored on your device unless you accept the relevant category.

Questions

Email privacy@algoist.com if you have any questions about how we use cookies.