Cookie Policy
Last updated: September 1, 2026
1. 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, improve efficiency, and provide information to site owners. We also use similar technologies such as localStorage for consent storage.
2. How We Use Cookies
UnknownIndex uses cookies and localStorage only as described in this policy. No cookies are set before you have provided your consent, with the exception of strictly necessary functionality.
3. Categories of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary
Always ActiveThese are required for the website to function and cannot be disabled.
| Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ui_consent_v2 | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 365 days | localStorage |
Analytics (Requires Consent)
Used to understand how visitors interact with our website. Only active if you have accepted analytics cookies. All data is anonymised — IP addresses are truncated before processing.
| Provider | Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics (GA4) | _ga | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| Google Analytics (GA4) | _ga_* | Maintains session state | 2 years |
Google Analytics data is processed by Google LLC under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework. See Google's Privacy Policy for full details.
Marketing / Advertising (Requires Consent)
We display ads via Google AdSense. These cookies are used for ad delivery, frequency capping, and measuring ad performance, and — only if you consent — ad personalisation. No advertising cookies are set until you accept this category.
| Provider | Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google AdSense | IDE | Ad targeting and measurement | 13 months |
| Google AdSense | test_cookie | Checks whether the browser supports cookies | 15 minutes |
| _gcl_au | Conversion tracking for Google ad services | 90 days |
Google may set additional cookies as part of ad delivery. See how Google uses cookies in advertising and manage your ad personalisation directly at Google Ads Settings.
Preferences / Functional (Requires Consent)
Allows the website to remember choices you make to provide enhanced functionality. Currently no additional preference cookies beyond consent storage are set.
4. Your Choices and Rights
You have the right to withdraw or change your cookie consent at any time. To do so, click Manage Preferences in the cookie banner, which you can re-open by clearing your browser's localStorage for this site and refreshing the page.
You can also control cookies directly through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the website.
Under the GDPR and UK GDPR, you have the right to: access your personal data, request erasure, object to processing, and lodge a complaint with your supervisory authority. Under the CCPA, California residents have the right to know, delete, and opt out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information.
5. Legal Basis for Processing
- Strictly Necessary: Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) — required for site operation.
- Analytics: Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR) — only processed after explicit opt-in.
- Marketing: Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR) — only processed after explicit opt-in.
6. Third-Party Services
When analytics cookies are accepted, data is transmitted to Google LLC (Google Analytics GA4). When marketing/advertising cookies are accepted, data is transmitted to Google LLC (Google AdSense) for ad delivery and, where consented, ad personalisation. Google acts as a data processor under our instructions for these services. Data may be transferred to the United States under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework and Standard Contractual Clauses.
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, or our practices. When we introduce new cookies or materially change how we use existing ones, we will request fresh consent. The date at the top of this page indicates when it was last revised.
8. Contact
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact us via our contact page.