Cookie Policy
Last updated: 10 May 2026
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make sites work, to make them work more efficiently, and to provide information to site owners. We also use similar technologies such as localStorage and pixel tags, which are covered by this policy.
Categories we use
- Strictly necessary — required for the site to function (for example, remembering your cookie choice). These are always active.
- Analytics — help us measure aggregate traffic and improve content. Loaded only after you grant analytics consent.
- Advertising — used by Google AdSense and partners to show ads, measure performance, and combat fraud. Loaded only after you grant advertising consent.
Cookies we (and our partners) set
The list below covers the cookies you may encounter on the Service. Names ending in * indicate dynamic suffixes (for example, an account or container identifier).
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| bm_consent | BusinessesMap | Stores your cookie-consent choices so the banner is not shown again. | 12 months | Strictly necessary |
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users for aggregate traffic measurement. | 13 months | Analytics |
| _ga_<container-id> | Google Analytics | Persists session state for Google Analytics 4. | 13 months | Analytics |
| __gads | Google AdSense | Measures ad impressions and prevents the same ad from being shown repeatedly. | 13 months | Advertising |
| __gpi | Google AdSense | Used by Google to deliver, measure, and personalize ads. | 13 months | Advertising |
| IDE | Google DoubleClick | Used by Google to measure ad effectiveness and serve targeted advertising. | 13 months | Advertising |
| NID | Stores user preferences for Google services, including ad preferences. | 6 months | Advertising |
Your choices
You can change your cookie choices at any time. Open the cookie banner using the button below, or via the “Cookie settings” link in the footer.
You can also block or delete cookies through your browser settings. Doing so may affect site functionality. Browser-level guides: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge.
Google Consent Mode v2
We implement Google Consent Mode v2. By default, all advertising and analytics signals (ad_storage, ad_user_data, ad_personalization, and analytics_storage) are denied. They are updated only after you make a choice in the cookie banner. This applies globally; users in the EEA, the UK, and Switzerland will also see the banner before any non-essential cookie is set, in accordance with the ePrivacy Directive and Google's EU User Consent Policy.
Opting out of personalized advertising
Independently of the choices you make on this site, you can opt out of personalized advertising at the network level: Google Ad Settings, Digital Advertising Alliance (US), Your Online Choices (EU).
Related
See also our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.