Cookie Policy
Last updated: 15/03/2026
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how BeeKeepersRealm (“we”, “us”) uses them on https://beekeepersrealm.com (the “Site”), and how you can manage your preferences.
1) What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer/mobile/tablet) when you visit a website. Cookies help a site function, remember preferences, and collect information about usage.
We may also use similar technologies (pixels, tags, local storage). For simplicity, we refer to these as “cookies”.
2) What cookies we use (categories)
A. Strictly necessary cookies (essential)
These cookies are necessary for the Site to function and to remain secure (e.g., security protections, load balancing, consent preference storage).
Legal basis: essential functionality / legitimate interest (where permitted by law).
B. Functionality cookies
These cookies remember your choices (where applicable) to improve experience (e.g., language or display preferences).
Legal basis: consent (where required).
C. Analytics / statistics cookies (if enabled)
These cookies help us understand how visitors use the Site (e.g., pages visited, time on site) so we can improve content and performance.
Legal basis: consent (where required).
D. Advertising cookies (Google AdSense)
BeeKeepersRealm is supported by display ads, including Google AdSense. Advertising cookies may be used to:
- deliver ads
- measure ad performance
- limit frequency (how often you see a particular ad)
- detect and prevent invalid traffic/fraud
- (where permitted) personalize ads
Legal basis: consent (where required).
3) How to manage / disable cookies
- Cookie banner / consent tool: use the banner (Accept/Reject/Preferences) to control categories where required.
- Revisit consent / Cookie Settings: change your choices anytime via the “Revisit consent” button or a Cookie Settings link in the footer.
- Browser settings: block or delete cookies via your browser settings. Disabling essential cookies may affect how the Site works.
4) Storage duration
Some cookies are deleted when you close your browser (session cookies). Others remain for a set period or until you delete them (persistent cookies). The duration depends on the cookie and provider settings.
5) Cookie list (AdSense-oriented reference)
The exact cookies present on your device may vary depending on your region, consent choices, and Google’s configuration. Below are common examples you may see when advertising is enabled.
Essential / consent cookies (examples)
| Cookie name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| consent_status / cookie_preferences | Site/CMP | Stores consent choices | up to 12 months |
| security_* / csrf_* | Site/Security tools | Security & form protection | session–up to 12 months |
Advertising cookies (common examples for Google/AdSense ecosystem)
| Cookie name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _gcl_au | Advertising measurement/experiments | up to ~3 months | |
| __gads | Ad delivery & measurement | varies | |
| __gpi | Ad performance / measurement | varies | |
| __eoi | Ad-related optimization (where used) | varies | |
| IDE | Google/DoubleClick | Ad delivery & measurement (may be used) | varies by region |
| test_cookie | Google/DoubleClick | Checks cookie functionality | typically ~15 minutes |
Note: “Varies” means the provider controls retention and may change it. Consent settings can affect whether advertising cookies are used.
6) Third-party cookies and services
Third parties may set cookies on our Site (e.g., advertising networks, embedded media providers, analytics tools). These providers process data under their own privacy policies. Non-essential cookies are managed through consent where required.
Google policies:
- https://policies.google.com/technologies/cookies
- https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads
7) Contact
Email: beekeepersrealm@gmail.com
8) Changes to this Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically. The “Last updated” date will change accordingly.