This Cookie Policy explains how Bikes & Bays ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar storage technologies on bikesandbays.com. It should be read together with our Privacy Policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that a website stores on your device when you visit. They let a site remember your actions and preferences (such as your cookie choice) and help measure how the site is used. We also use closely related technologies such as your browser's localStorage, which works the same way for the purposes of this policy.
2. How We Use Cookies
We do not set advertising or analytics cookies until you allow them. When you first visit, all non-essential storage is blocked by default through Google Consent Mode v2. Cookies in the categories below are only set after you click "Accept" on our cookie banner. If you click "Decline," only strictly necessary storage is used.
3. Categories of Cookies We Use
3.1 Strictly Necessary
These are required for the site to function and for us to honor your privacy choices. They are always active and do not require consent.
3.2 Analytics — Google Analytics 4
Used only after consent, to understand which pages are read and how visitors reach the site, so we can improve our guides.
3.3 Advertising — Google AdSense / DoubleClick
Used only after consent, to fund the site through ads. Where required (EEA, UK, Switzerland), personalized advertising is additionally governed by our consent management prompt — see Section 5.
3.4 Consent Storage
Records the choice you made on our cookie banner so we don't ask you again on every page.
4. Cookies & Storage Reference
The table below lists the cookies and storage keys this site relies on. Items served by Google may vary slightly depending on the ads shown; where we cannot confirm a specific cookie is set on a given page load, it is marked "may be set."
| Name | Provider | Category | Purpose | Typical duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
cookie-consent | Bikes & Bays (localStorage) | Strictly necessary / Consent storage | Stores whether you accepted or declined non-essential cookies. | Until cleared |
theme | Bikes & Bays (localStorage) | Strictly necessary | Remembers your light/dark theme preference. | Until cleared |
_ga | Google Analytics | Analytics | Distinguishes individual visitors. | ~2 years |
_ga_WPTV1J4RK2 | Google Analytics | Analytics | Persists session state for this GA4 property. | ~2 years |
__gads | Google AdSense | Advertising (may be set) | Measures ad interactions and limits how often an ad is shown. | ~13 months |
__gpi | Google AdSense | Advertising (may be set) | Stores a pseudonymous ad identifier used for ad selection. | ~13 months |
IDE | Google DoubleClick (doubleclick.net) | Advertising (may be set) | Measures and reports on ad performance across sites. | ~13 months |
We also participate in affiliate programs (Amazon Associates, RevZilla / Cycle Gear, and similar). When you click an affiliate link, the destination retailer may set its own cookies to credit a qualifying purchase. Those cookies are governed by the retailer's policies, not this one. See our Affiliate Disclosure for details.
5. Managing & Withdrawing Your Consent
You are always in control. You can change or withdraw your choice at any time:
- On this site: use the Cookie Preferences link in the footer of any page to reopen the cookie banner and change your decision.
- In your browser: most browsers let you block or delete cookies through their settings. Note that blocking strictly necessary storage may break parts of the site.
- Google ad settings: manage personalized advertising at Google Ads Settings.
- Google's ad policies: learn how Google uses advertising cookies in Google's advertising technologies policy.
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy as our tools or legal obligations change. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date.
7. Contact
For any questions about our use of cookies, contact us at boraanilann@gmail.com.