Cookie Policy

Last updated: 8/15/2025

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and analyzing how you use our site.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled in our systems.

  • Session cookies for basic site functionality
  • Security cookies to prevent fraud
  • Load balancing cookies

Analytics Cookies

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website.

  • _ga - Distinguishes unique users (expires: 2 years)
  • _ga_* - Contains campaign related information (expires: 2 years)
  • _gid - Distinguishes unique users (expires: 24 hours)
  • _gat - Throttles request rate (expires: 1 minute)

Advertising Cookies

We use Google AdSense to display relevant advertisements.

  • _gcl_au - Used by Google AdSense for experimenting with advertisement efficiency
  • IDE - Used to measure the conversion rate of ads (expires: 1 year)
  • test_cookie - Tests whether browser supports cookies

Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand website performance and user experience.

  • Page load time measurement
  • Error tracking and reporting
  • Feature usage analytics

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are set by third-party services that appear on our pages:

Google Services

  • Google Analytics - Website analytics and reporting
  • Google AdSense - Advertising and ad personalization
  • Google Fonts - Web font delivery

These services have their own cookie policies:

How to Control Cookies

Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

  • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
  • Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
  • Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions

Opt-Out Links

Impact of Disabling Cookies

Disabling certain cookies may impact your experience:

  • Essential cookies: Website may not function properly
  • Analytics cookies: We won't be able to improve our service based on usage data
  • Advertising cookies: You may see less relevant advertisements
  • Performance cookies: We won't be able to optimize site performance

Mobile Devices

On mobile devices, you can control cookies and similar technologies through:

  • Device settings for advertising identifiers
  • App-specific privacy controls
  • Browser settings within mobile browsers

Updates to This Policy

The Market Bug LLC may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:

The Market Bug LLC

30 N Gould St Ste N

Sheridan, WY 82801

Email: support@themarketbug.com