Cookie policy
This page details the cookies and similar technologies used on exploded-views.com, their purpose, duration and how you can manage your consent.
Last updated: 2026-04-23
1. What is a cookie?
A cookie is a small text file placed by the site you visit in your browser. It stores information (preferences, identifiers, measurements) and can be read on subsequent visits. Similar technologies (localStorage, pixels, limited fingerprinting) are governed by the same legal regime.
2. Your choices
On your first visit, a banner lets you accept, reject or customise non-essential cookies. You can change your choice at any time by clicking .
3. Categories of cookies
3.1 Strictly necessary (no consent required)
| Name | Purpose | Duration | Set by |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Server session (contact form, captcha, CSRF) | Session | exploded-views.com |
| ev_consent | Stores your cookie choices | 6 months | exploded-views.com |
3.2 Audience measurement (consent)
| Name | Purpose | Duration | Set by |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga, _ga_* | Distinguish users for Google Analytics 4 | 13 months |
3.3 Advertising — Google AdSense and partners (consent)
Google AdSense and its partners use cookies to serve personalised or non-personalised ads. Without consent, only non-personalised ads may be shown.
| Name | Purpose | Duration | Set by |
|---|---|---|---|
| __gads, __gpi | Ad serving, frequency capping | 13 months | |
| IDE, NID, DSID | Ad personalisation and measurement | 13 months | Google / DoubleClick |
| AdSense partners | Up-to-date list: support.google.com/adsense/answer/9012903 | Varies | Third parties |
4. Consent duration
Your choice is kept for 6 months. After expiry, the banner is shown again. You may also clear the ev_consent cookie via your browser to reset your choices.
5. Browser settings
All major browsers let you block or delete cookies in their settings: