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last_updated: 30 May 2026 · version 2026-05-30 · last_reviewed:
1. What Cookies Are
Cookies and similar technologies (local storage, pixels) are small data files placed on your device. We use them to keep you signed in and, with your consent, to measure traffic and serve advertising. This policy works together with our Privacy Policy.
2. Your Choices
Non-essential cookies are off by default and load only after you opt in via our consent banner — consistent with the EU/UK ePrivacy rules and Quebec's Law 25. You can change or withdraw your choices at any time:
You can also control cookies in your browser settings and opt out of personalised ads via Google Ad Settings. To opt out of the "sale or sharing" of personal information through advertising cookies, see Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information.
3. Categories of Cookies We Use
| Category | Examples | Purpose | Consent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential | tl_session | Keeps you signed in. HttpOnly, Secure, SameSite=Lax, 7-day expiry. Not used for tracking. | Always active (required) |
| Analytics | _ga, _ga_* (Google Analytics 4) | Aggregate traffic measurement and Core Web Vitals performance. Two GA4 properties are in use: one for the site, and a separate one on the browser-extension pages (/extension and /extension/privacy) so that funnel can be measured on its own. Each sets its own _ga_* cookie; both follow the same opt-in. | Opt-in |
| Attribution | tl_ft (first-party cookie on .threadlinqs.com), tl_first_touch (local storage) | Remembers how your first visit reached us (campaign parameters such as utm_source, an ad click id, the referring site and the landing page) so a sign-up can be credited to the channel that brought you, even when you land on intel.threadlinqs.com and sign up on threadlinqs.com. Written once and never overwritten, sent only to our own API at sign-up, never shared. Expires after 90 days. | Always active |
| Advertising | Google AdSense cookies (signed-out visitors only); the X (Twitter) conversion pixel | Serving and measuring ads, which may be personalised depending on your settings, and measuring which X ads lead to sign-ups. | Opt-in |
Cloudflare may also set strictly-necessary cookies for security and performance as part of hosting the site.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Analytics and advertising cookies are set by Google. We do not control these third-party cookies directly; review Google's cookie information and our Privacy Policy §7 for the list of providers.
5. Contact
Questions about cookies? Contact our Privacy Officer at contact@threadlinqs.com.