Cookie Policy
Last updated: May 7, 2026
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently and to provide information to website owners. Cookies can be "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent" cookies (remain on your device for a set period or until deleted).
Cookies We Use
Analytics Cookies - Google Analytics
Purpose: Understand how visitors use the site so we can improve it.
| Cookie | Duration | Description |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | 2 years | Distinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated number. |
| _ga_* | 2 years | Stores and counts page views for the Google Analytics session. |
| _gid | 24 hours | Distinguishes users; expires after 24 hours. |
Advertising Cookies - Google AdSense
Purpose: Display relevant advertisements. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your past visits to this site and other sites on the internet.
| Cookie | Duration | Description |
|---|---|---|
| IDE | 13 months | Used by Google DoubleClick to register and report user actions after viewing or clicking ads, for measurement and personalisation. |
| ANID, NID | 6–13 months | Used by Google to store user preferences and other information, including preferred language and number of search results. |
These cookies are set by Google, not directly by CommodityWatch. Google's use of advertising cookies is governed by the Google Privacy Policy.
How to Control Cookies
You have several options for managing cookies:
- Browser settings:Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies. Note that disabling cookies may affect how the site works. Visit your browser's help page for instructions.
- Google Analytics opt-out: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
- Personalised advertising opt-out: Visit Google Ads Settings or aboutads.info to opt out of interest-based advertising.
- EU users: You may also manage your consent through the IAB Europe's Your Online Choices platform.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy occasionally. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects when the latest changes were made.
Contact
Questions about our use of cookies? commoditywatchnet@gmail.com