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Last updated: October 18, 2026
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our service.
Similar technologies such as local storage, session storage, and web beacons may also be used. For simplicity, we refer to all these technologies as "cookies" in this policy.
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled:
These cookies enhance your experience by remembering your preferences:
These cookies support our TroubleShooter AI assistant (also known as "Ask AI"):
These cookies help us understand how users interact with our website:
The site is set up to show Google AdSense ads only when no sponsor has an exclusive placement. A sponsor has one right now, so AdSense normally doesn't load. When it does load, Google may use advertising cookies, whatever you choose in the cookie banner, to:
We work with trusted third-party services that may set their own cookies:
Each third-party service has its own privacy policy governing how they use cookies and collect data. We recommend reviewing their policies for more information.
Cookies may be stored for different periods depending on their purpose:
| Cookie Type | Duration |
|---|---|
| Authentication | Until you log out (up to 400 days) |
| Functional Settings | Saved in your browser until you clear it |
| Anonymous Ask AI Session | 30 days |
| Analytics Cookies | Up to 2 years (Google Analytics default) |
| Advertising Cookies | Set by Google when AdSense loads (see Google's policy) |
| Consent Choice | Saved in your browser until you clear it |
Ask AI also saves your current chat in your browser's storage so it survives a page reload.
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
When you first visit our site, you'll see a cookie banner with two choices:
If your device's time zone is in Europe, Google Analytics doesn't use cookies until you choose "Accept All". Everywhere else, Google Analytics starts when the page loads, so until you choose, it may set analytics cookies. Your choice is saved in your browser, and you can change it at any time from "Cookie Settings" at the bottom of every page.
You can opt out of specific tracking services:
While you can disable cookies, this may affect your experience:
We take the security of cookie data seriously:
For users in different regions, please note:
Cookies are created when you visit our website and:
Our cookies use various security attributes:
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements:
We recommend reviewing this policy periodically to stay informed of how we use cookies.
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy:
Cookie Inquiries
We respond to cookie-related inquiries within 48 hours during business days.
Last updated: October 18, 2026
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our service.
Similar technologies such as local storage, session storage, and web beacons may also be used. For simplicity, we refer to all these technologies as "cookies" in this policy.
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled:
These cookies enhance your experience by remembering your preferences:
These cookies support our TroubleShooter AI assistant (also known as "Ask AI"):
These cookies help us understand how users interact with our website:
The site is set up to show Google AdSense ads only when no sponsor has an exclusive placement. A sponsor has one right now, so AdSense normally doesn't load. When it does load, Google may use advertising cookies, whatever you choose in the cookie banner, to:
We work with trusted third-party services that may set their own cookies:
Each third-party service has its own privacy policy governing how they use cookies and collect data. We recommend reviewing their policies for more information.
Cookies may be stored for different periods depending on their purpose:
| Cookie Type | Duration |
|---|---|
| Authentication | Until you log out (up to 400 days) |
| Functional Settings | Saved in your browser until you clear it |
| Anonymous Ask AI Session | 30 days |
| Analytics Cookies | Up to 2 years (Google Analytics default) |
| Advertising Cookies | Set by Google when AdSense loads (see Google's policy) |
| Consent Choice | Saved in your browser until you clear it |
Ask AI also saves your current chat in your browser's storage so it survives a page reload.
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
When you first visit our site, you'll see a cookie banner with two choices:
If your device's time zone is in Europe, Google Analytics doesn't use cookies until you choose "Accept All". Everywhere else, Google Analytics starts when the page loads, so until you choose, it may set analytics cookies. Your choice is saved in your browser, and you can change it at any time from "Cookie Settings" at the bottom of every page.
You can opt out of specific tracking services:
While you can disable cookies, this may affect your experience:
We take the security of cookie data seriously:
For users in different regions, please note:
Cookies are created when you visit our website and:
Our cookies use various security attributes:
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements:
We recommend reviewing this policy periodically to stay informed of how we use cookies.
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy:
Cookie Inquiries
We respond to cookie-related inquiries within 48 hours during business days.