Cookie Policy
Last updated: April 2026
This cookie policy explains what cookies are, which cookies The Declassified uses and how you can control them.
What are cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently and to provide information to the website owner.
Cookies we use
Essential cookies These are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions you take such as setting your privacy preferences.
Analytics cookies We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our site. These cookies collect information in an aggregated, anonymised form. No personally identifiable information is collected.
Cookie name: _ga, _gid, _gat Purpose: Website analytics Duration: Up to 2 years Provider: Google
Advertising cookies We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. These cookies are used to make advertising more relevant to you and your interests.
Provider: Google AdSense Purpose: Targeted advertising Duration: Up to 13 months More information: policies.google.com/privacy
How to control cookies
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Deleting cookies may affect your experience of the site. Links to browser cookie settings:
- Chrome: support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
- Firefox: support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/cookies
- Safari: support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/safari/sfri11471
- Edge: support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/delete-cookies
You can also opt out of Google Analytics at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout and Google advertising at adssettings.google.com.
Contact
For any cookie-related enquiries contact editor@thedeclassified.net.