Last Updated: June 13, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how No Script Needed (“we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit noscriptneeded.com. By continuing to use our Site, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, phone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognize your device on return visits and remember certain information about your preferences or actions.
Cookies are not harmful and do not contain personal information such as your name or payment details. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- To ensure the Site functions correctly
- To remember your preferences and settings
- To analyze how visitors use our Site and improve user experience
- To serve relevant advertisements through Google AdSense and other ad partners
- To support our Cookie Consent banner and remember your privacy choices
3. Types of Cookies We Use
| Category | Purpose | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Required for the Site to function. Cannot be disabled. | WordPress session cookies, cookie consent preferences, login state |
| Analytics | Help us understand how visitors interact with the Site. Data is anonymized and aggregated. | Google Analytics (_ga, _gid, _gat) |
| Advertising | Used by Google AdSense and ad partners to show relevant ads based on your browsing behavior. May track across websites. | Google AdSense (IDE, DSID, test_cookie) |
| Functional | Remember your preferences for a more personalized experience. | Comment form details (name, email), Gravatar |
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our Site are placed by third-party services. These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies, which we encourage you to review:
- Google AdSense — serves personalized advertising. Google Ads Policy
- Google Analytics — tracks site usage. Google Privacy Policy
- YouTube / Instagram / Twitter — embedded content may set cookies when you interact with embeds. These are governed by their respective platform policies.
- Mailchimp — if you subscribe to our newsletter, Mailchimp may set tracking cookies. Mailchimp Privacy Policy
- Gravatar (Automattic) — used for comment profile images. Automattic Privacy Policy
5. Advertising Cookies and Opt-Out
We use Google AdSense, which uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our Site or other sites on the internet. You can opt out of personalized advertising at any time.
To opt out of Google personalized ads, visit Google Ads Settings.
To opt out of interest-based advertising more broadly, visit AboutAds.info or YourOnlineChoices.com.
6. Managing and Disabling Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
- Cookie Consent Banner: When you first visit our Site, you can accept or decline non-essential cookies via our consent banner. You can change your preferences at any time.
- Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through their settings. Here are links to instructions for common browsers:
Please note that disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of our Site. Disabling advertising cookies will not remove ads, but the ads you see may be less relevant to your interests.
7. Do Not Track
Some browsers include a “Do Not Track” (DNT) feature. Our Site does not currently respond to DNT signals, as there is no industry-wide standard for how to handle such requests. However, you can use the opt-out options described above to limit tracking.
8. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for legal reasons. Any updates will be reflected by the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
- Email: support@noscriptneeded.com
- Website: noscriptneeded.com/contact