Effective Date: August 11, 2025
Last Updated: January 2026
This Cookie Declaration provides detailed information about the cookies and similar technologies used on https://thebytebeam.com. It supplements our Cookie Policy and Privacy Policy.
- Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the Website to function properly and cannot be disabled.
| Cookie Name |
Provider |
Purpose |
Duration |
| __cf_bm |
Cloudflare |
Protects against bot traffic and ensures site security |
30 minutes |
| cookie_consent_status |
The Byte Beam |
Stores user cookie consent preferences |
12 months |
| PHPSESSID |
The Byte Beam |
Maintains user session state |
Session |
| XSRF-TOKEN |
The Byte Beam |
Prevents cross-site request forgery |
Session |
Consent required: No (where permitted by law)
- Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization.
| Cookie Name |
Provider |
Purpose |
Duration |
| language_pref |
The Byte Beam |
Remembers language or regional preference |
12 months |
| user_settings |
The Byte Beam |
Stores site preference settings |
6 months |
Consent required: Yes (in certain jurisdictions)
- Analytics & Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Website so we can improve performance and content quality.
| Cookie Name |
Provider |
Purpose |
Duration |
| _ga |
Google Analytics |
Distinguishes users for analytics |
24 months |
| _ga_* |
Google Analytics |
Session state tracking |
24 months |
| _gid |
Google Analytics |
Distinguishes users |
24 hours |
| _gat |
Google Analytics |
Throttles request rate |
1 minute |
Consent required: Yes
- Advertising & Targeting Cookies
These cookies may be set by advertising partners to deliver relevant ads and measure campaign effectiveness.
| Cookie Name |
Provider |
Purpose |
Duration |
| _gads |
Google AdSense |
Stores advertising preferences |
13 months |
| _gpi |
Google AdSense |
Measures ad performance |
13 months |
| IDE |
Google / DoubleClick |
Delivers targeted advertising |
13 months |
| test_cookie |
Google / DoubleClick |
Tests browser support for cookies |
15 minutes |
Consent required: Yes
May constitute “sharing” under CPRA
- Commenting & Engagement Cookies (If Applicable)
Used when third-party commenting systems are enabled.
| Cookie Name |
Provider |
Purpose |
Duration |
| disqus_unique |
Disqus |
Identifies commenters |
12 months |
| disqus_session |
Disqus |
Maintains comment session |
Session |
Consent required: Yes
- Embedded Content & Third-Party Media Cookies
Third-party embeds (e.g., video or social media) may set cookies independently.
| Cookie Name |
Provider |
Purpose |
Duration |
| VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE |
YouTube |
Video playback preferences |
6 months |
| YSC |
YouTube |
Session identifier |
Session |
Consent required: Yes
- Cookie Retention
Cookies may be:
- Session cookies (deleted when you close your browser)
- Persistent cookies (stored for a defined duration)
Retention periods are limited to what is necessary for each cookie’s purpose.
- Managing Cookies
You can manage or withdraw your consent at any time via:
- Our cookie preference tool
- Browser settings
- Industry opt-out tools
We also recognize Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals where required by law.
- Updates to This Cookie Declaration
We may update this table periodically to reflect changes in cookies, technologies, or legal requirements. Updates will be posted with a revised effective date.
- Contact
For questions about cookies or this declaration:
The Byte Beam
Email: privacy@thebytebeam.com
