Introduction
Cookies are small text files that may be placed on your device when you interact with online services. They help websites remember details about your visit, enhance your experience on subsequent visits, understand service usage, and support analytics efforts. Cookies set directly by us are called first-party cookies. We also use third-party cookies, which originate from a domain different from the one you are currently visiting. Similar technologies, such as pixels, web beacons, sharing of device IDs and other identifiers via APIs or local storage, can also be used for these purposes. For simplicity, we also refer to these technologies as “cookies” in this Cookie Policy.
Necessary cookies
These cookies are necessary for authentication, security, fraud prevention, and core website functionality.
| Source | Cookie name | Duration | Purpose | Domain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SID | Provider-set | Maintains Google account login sessions. | .google.com | |
| SIDCC | Provider-set | Provides additional session security verification. | .google.com | |
| HSID | Provider-set | Supports secure authentication over HTTPS. | .google.com | |
| SSID | Provider-set | Protects secure account operations. | .google.com | |
| AEC | Provider-set | Prevents abuse and automated attacks. | .google.com | |
| SEARCH_SAMESITE | Provider-set | Helps prevent cross-site request forgery attacks. | .google.com | |
| __Secure-1PSID | Provider-set | Maintains first-party login sessions. | .google.com | |
| __Secure-1PSIDCC | Provider-set | Enhances first-party account security. | .google.com | |
| Google / YouTube | __Secure-1PSIDTS | Provider-set | Supports secure login and fraud prevention. | .google.com / .youtube.com |
| Microsoft Clarity | NAP | Provider-set | Stores account and privacy preferences. | .clarity.ms |
Functional and embedded media cookies
These cookies support embedded media, user preferences, feature testing, and functionality related to Google and YouTube services.
| Source | Cookie name | Duration | Purpose | Domain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APISID | Provider-set | Supports API authentication. | .google.com | |
| SAPISID | Provider-set | Supports secure API authentication. | .google.com | |
| __Secure-ENID | Provider-set | Stores notification preferences. | .google.com | |
| Google / YouTube | __Secure-BUCKET | Provider-set | Supports feature testing and experiments. | .google.com / .youtube.com |
| Google / YouTube | __Secure-3PAPISID | Provider-set | Supports third-party embedded content authentication. | .google.com / .youtube.com |
| Google / YouTube | __Secure-3PSID | Provider-set | Authenticates embedded Google content. | .google.com / .youtube.com |
| Google / YouTube | __Secure-3PSIDCC | Provider-set | Enhances third-party session security. | .google.com / .youtube.com |
| Google / YouTube | __Secure-3PSIDTS | Provider-set | Helps authenticate users and prevent attacks. | .google.com / .youtube.com |
| NID | Provider-set | Stores user preference settings. | .google.com |
Analytics cookies
Analytics cookies help us understand how our services perform, how users interact with them, and improve website performance.
| Source | Cookie name | Duration | Purpose | Domain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | 2 years | Distinguishes users and measures usage. | .aipoch.com / .google.com | |
| _ga_5QRMVQZ5K2 | Provider-set | Stores analytics session data. | .aipoch.com / .google.com | |
| Microsoft Clarity | _clsk | 1 day | Links page views within a session. | .aipoch.com |
| Microsoft Clarity | _clck | 1 year | Recognizes returning users. | .aipoch.com |
| Microsoft Clarity | CLID | 1 year | Tracks analytics activity over time. | .clarity.ms |
| Microsoft Clarity | ANON | Provider-set | Tracks anonymous usage activity. | .clarity.ms |
| Microsoft Clarity | MUID | 13 months | Identifies browsers for analytics and ads. | .clarity.ms |
Managing cookies
You can manage your cookie choices by using the cookie banner or the "Manage Cookies" link in the footer. You can change your preferences at any time. Your web browser may also allow you to manage your cookie preferences, including to delete and disable cookies. You can take a look at the help section of your web browser or follow the links below to understand your options.
Please note that changes you make to your cookie settings may affect the availability or functionality of the Services. Cookies listed as “Necessary” are required for the Services to function and cannot be disabled. Cookie settings are device- and browser-specific, so you will need to set cookie preferences for each device’s browser.
For privacy questions, contact [email protected].