~/geeksubnet/cookies

Cookie Policy

Last updated: 2026

This page explains what cookies and similar technologies geeksubnet.com uses, why, and how you can control them. For a broader description of how we handle your data, see the Privacy Policy.

What is a cookie

A cookie is a small text file a website stores in your browser. It can hold a preference, a session identifier, or an advertising token. Some are deleted when you close the tab (session cookies); others persist for months. We also use the browser's local storage for purely client-side preferences — those are not transmitted anywhere.

Categories used on geeksubnet

1. Strictly necessary (no consent required)

These cannot be turned off because the site cannot function without them. They store no personally identifying information.

NameTypePurposeDuration
geeksubnet-tweakslocalStorageYour UI preferences (theme, density, effects toggles)Persistent until cleared
geeksubnet-historylocalStorageLast 8 IPv4 calculations for the History sidebarPersistent until cleared
geeksubnet-scorelocalStorageQuiz mode score and progressPersistent until cleared

You can clear these at any time via your browser settings (e.g. Chrome: Settings → Privacy → Cookies and other site data → See all site data → search "geeksubnet").

2. Advertising / Targeting (consent required)

These are set by Google AdSense when ads are shown. They support ad delivery, frequency capping, fraud prevention, and — only if you give consent — personalized advertising.

NameProviderPurposeDuration
__gadsGoogleAd delivery and frequency capping13 months
__gpiGoogleIdentifier for Google Publisher Tag13 months
NIDGoogleUser preferences for ads6 months
IDEGoogle (DoubleClick)Ad performance and conversion13 months
FCNEC, FCCDCFGoogle CMPStores your consent choices13 months

How to manage your consent

The first time you visit geeksubnet from the EEA, UK or Switzerland, a banner asks for your cookie preferences. You can click Allow, Deny, or Manage options to choose granularly. Your choice is remembered.

To change your mind later, click the button below or use the preferences link in the sidebar footer of any page:

How to manage cookies in your browser

You can also block or delete cookies through your browser settings. Note that blocking strictly necessary cookies will not affect this site (we don't use any such cookies — only localStorage), but blocking advertising cookies will mean you only see non-personalized ads.

  • Chrome
  • Firefox
  • Safari
  • Edge

Do Not Track

geeksubnet honors browser-level "Do Not Track" signals where it controls them. However, third parties (Google) may not — refer to their respective privacy policies linked from our Privacy Policy.

← back to geeksubnet