This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are and how Researchers Life (“we”, “us”) uses them on https://researcherslife.com. It should be read together with our Privacy Policy.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that websites store on your computer, phone, or other device when you visit them. They help the website remember things about your visit, such as your preferences or that you are logged in. Cookies can be set by the website you are visiting (“first-party cookies”) or by other services embedded in the website, such as advertising and analytics providers (“third-party cookies”). Some cookies are deleted when you close your browser (“session cookies”), while others stay on your device for a set period (“persistent cookies”).
Cookies we use
We use the following cookies on this site:
WordPress session and login cookies
These are essential first-party cookies set by WordPress itself:
- wordpress_test_cookie – checks whether your browser accepts cookies.
- wordpress_logged_in_* – remembers that you are logged in, so you do not have to sign in on every page.
- wordpress_sec_* – helps keep your logged-in session secure.
- wp-settings-* – remembers your preferences in the WordPress admin area, such as the editor layout.
These cookies are necessary for the site to work for logged-in users and commenters, and they expire when you log out or close your browser.
WPConsent cookie
Our cookie consent banner (powered by the WPConsent plugin) sets a cookie such as wpconsent_* to remember the choice you made in the banner (accept or reject). This avoids asking you again on every visit and lasts about 12 months.
Google AdSense advertising cookies
We display ads served by Google AdSense. Google sets cookies such as _gads, _gac_*, and other advertising cookies to show you relevant ads, limit how often you see the same ad, and measure ad performance. These are third-party cookies controlled by Google. Learn more in Google’s advertising policy.
Google Analytics cookies
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the site (for example, which pages are popular). It sets cookies such as _ga, _gid, and _gat to collect anonymous usage statistics. These are third-party cookies controlled by Google. Learn more in Google’s cookie policy.
How you can manage or delete cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings at any time:
- Block all cookies or only third-party cookies.
- Delete cookies already stored on your device.
- Set your browser to ask you before storing a cookie.
Each browser does this differently. Check the help section of your browser: Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Safari, or Microsoft Edge.
You can also opt out of personalized Google advertising at Google Ads Settings, and opt out of Google Analytics tracking with the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.
Please note: if you block or delete cookies, some parts of this site may not work as intended (for example, staying logged in or remembering your cookie-banner choice).
Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page.
Contact us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at info@researcherslife.com.