Cookie Policy

    Last updated: 29 July 2026. This Cookie Policy describes the cookies and similar technologies (pixels, local storage, advertising identifiers) used on historyunlocked.org.

    What cookies are

    Cookies are small text files stored on your device while you browse. They may be set by the site you are visiting (first-party) or by external domains (third-party).

    Technical cookies (necessary)

    Used to operate the site: light/dark theme preference, selected language, admin authentication session and storage of your cookie banner choice. No consent is required.

    Analytics cookies — Google Analytics 4

    The site uses Google Analytics 4 (measurement ID G-CHXCNBVVP9), provided by Google Ireland Limited, to collect aggregate statistics on visits, page views, traffic sources and browsing behaviour. Analytics scripts run only after consent. Typical cookies: _ga, _ga_* (up to 24 months).

    Advertising cookies — Google AdSense and third parties

    The site displays ads served through Google AdSense (publisher ca-pub-7917648120524429). Google and its partners may use cookies, advertising identifiers and similar technologies to:

    • show ads, including personalised ones, on this and other sites;
    • measure ad performance (impressions, clicks, conversions);
    • cap how often the same ad is shown;
    • detect fraudulent activity and prevent abuse.

    Typical cookies: __gads, __gpi, IDE, test_cookie and cookies set by Google's third-party advertising partners. Without consent to personalisation, ads may still be shown in non-personalised form based on page content.

    Google Consent Mode v2

    The site implements Google Consent Mode v2. On first visit the analytics_storage, ad_storage, ad_user_data and ad_personalization signals are set to denied: no analytics or advertising cookies are written until you accept. On acceptance the signals switch to granted.

    Transfers outside the EU

    Google may process data outside the European Economic Area, on the basis of the European Commission's Standard Contractual Clauses and the EU-US Data Privacy Framework.

    Withdrawing or changing consent

    You can change your choice at any time: the banner will be shown again and the updated preference is applied immediately to the Consent Mode signals.

    Alternatively, cookies can be blocked or deleted from your browser settings; some site features may then be unavailable.

    Contact

    For any cookie-related request: info@historyunlocked.org.