Cookie Policy

Last updated: May 2026

What BoredomBash sets

BoredomBash itself does not set cookies. The site uses browser localStorage (not a cookie) to save your dark/light theme preference. This data is stored locally in your browser and never transmitted to any server.

Third-party cookies

Google AdSense — BoredomBash displays advertising through Google AdSense. Google AdSense uses cookies to serve personalized ads based on your browsing history. The main cookies used include IDE, DSID, FLC, AID, TAID, and __gads. These are set by doubleclick.net and related Google advertising domains. Their purpose is ad personalization and conversion tracking. Duration ranges from session to 2 years depending on the specific cookie.

Google Analytics — BoredomBash uses Google Analytics to measure aggregate traffic. Google Analytics sets the _ga (2 years) and _gid (24 hours) cookies to distinguish users and sessions. This data is anonymized and used only to understand aggregate traffic patterns.

Google Fonts — BoredomBash loads fonts from fonts.googleapis.com. Google may set cookies or use browser fingerprinting as part of font delivery; this is governed by Google's Privacy Policy.

How to manage cookies

Browser settings — all modern browsers allow you to view, block, and delete cookies through settings. In Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies. In Firefox: Preferences → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data. In Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data.

Google ad personalization — opt out at Google's Ad Settings or the Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out.

Google Analytics — opt out using the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.

Note: blocking cookies may affect advertising functionality but will not affect your ability to use the BoredomBash directory.

Changes to this policy

We'll update this policy if the cookies used on BoredomBash change substantially. The "last updated" date reflects the most recent revision.