Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2026
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and understand how visitors use the site. Cookies do not contain personally identifiable information on their own.
How we use cookies
Byinsured uses cookies for the following purposes:
Essential cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function. They cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as remembering your cookie preferences.
Analytics cookies
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our content. These cookies collect information in aggregate — they do not identify you personally. Data collected includes pages visited, time on site, approximate location (country), and referral source.
Advertising cookies
We display advertising via Google AdSense. Google may use cookies to show you relevant ads based on your browsing history across different websites. These are third-party cookies set by Google, not by Byinsured.
Cookies we use
| Cookie name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga |
Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
_gid |
Google Analytics | Distinguishes users (session) | 24 hours |
_gat |
Google Analytics | Throttles request rate | 1 minute |
cookie_consent |
Byinsured | Stores cookie preference | 1 year |
| AdSense cookies | Personalised advertising | Variable |
Managing cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View cookies currently stored
- Block all or specific cookies
- Delete cookies on exit
Note that blocking certain cookies may affect site functionality. Blocking analytics cookies will not affect your ability to read content.
To opt out of Google Analytics specifically, you can install the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.
To manage Google advertising preferences, visit adssettings.google.com.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. We will update the “Last updated” date when we do. Continued use of the Site after changes are published constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact
Cookie and privacy enquiries: privacy@byinsured.com