Cookie Policy

Last reviewed on 2026-04-24

This page explains what cookies are used on cnotepad.com, what they do, and how you can control them. It sits alongside our Privacy Policy.

What is a cookie?

A cookie is a small text file that a website places on your device so it can recognise you on return visits or measure how you use the site. Some cookies also help show relevant advertising. Similar technologies include pixel tags, local storage, and device identifiers; for simplicity this policy refers to all of them as "cookies".

Cookie categories on CNotepad

1. Strictly necessary

These are required for the site to load and display correctly. Without them, basic features such as rendering pages and remembering your dark-mode preference will not work. They cannot be switched off.

2. Functional storage (not a cookie)

The notes you create are stored in your browser's Local Storage, not in a cookie. This data stays on your device and is never transmitted. You can clear it at any time through your browser's "Clear site data" option or the in-app Trash.

3. Analytics

CNotepad uses Google Analytics 4 (measurement ID G-GRESQ2FB22) to understand which pages are used, for how long, and what issues people run into. Analytics cookies are only used in aggregate.

Cookie	Set by	Purpose	Typical duration
`_ga`	Google Analytics	Distinguishes unique users	Up to 2 years
`_ga_<property-id>`	Google Analytics 4	Maintains session state	Up to 2 years
`_gid`	Google Analytics	Distinguishes users for 24 hours	24 hours

4. Advertising

Where Google AdSense is active, Google and its advertising partners may set cookies to serve, frequency-cap, and measure ads. Depending on your region and your preferences, these may be used for either non-personalised or personalised advertising.

Cookie	Set by	Purpose	Typical duration
`__gads`	Google	Ad delivery and measurement	Up to 13 months
`__gpi`	Google	Limits ad frequency; interest signals	Up to 13 months
`IDE` / `NID`	Google (DoubleClick)	Ad targeting, measurement, fraud prevention	Up to 13 months

Cookie names, vendors, and durations can change over time as Google updates its systems. The list above reflects the current state to the best of our knowledge.

Managing and opting out

You have several ways to control cookies:

Your browser settings. Every modern browser lets you block cookies entirely, block third-party cookies, or clear existing cookies. Check your browser's help pages for the exact steps.
Google Ads Settings. Adjust what data Google uses for personalised advertising, or turn personalisation off entirely, at google.com/settings/ads.
YourOnlineChoices (EU/UK): manage third-party advertising cookies at youronlinechoices.com.
DAA opt-out (US): aboutads.info/choices.
Google Analytics opt-out: install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Blocking some cookies will not break CNotepad. Your notes live in Local Storage, which is independent of cookies. You can safely disable analytics or advertising cookies and continue using every feature of the site.

Consent (EU, UK, and similar regions)

Where local law requires it, non-essential cookies (analytics and advertising) are only set after you have given consent. You can change your mind at any time by clearing your cookies and revisiting the site, or by using the browser and vendor controls listed above.

Changes to this policy

We may update this page if the set of cookies in use changes. The "Last reviewed on" date at the top reflects the most recent revision.

Contact

Questions about cookies? Email [email protected].

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