Cookie Policy
Last updated 14 October 2026. Operated by WhatIsMyError. See also our Privacy Policy.
This page lists every cookie and piece of browser storage the site uses, so you can see exactly what is set and why.
Essential — always on
| Name | Set by | Purpose | Lasts |
|---|---|---|---|
PHPSESSID (cookie) | This site | Keeps you signed in and protects forms against forgery (CSRF). Not used for tracking. | Until you close the browser |
wime_consent (local storage) | This site | Remembers your Accept / Reject choice below so we don’t ask again. | Until you clear site data |
Statistics — no cookies
Our own page-view statistics use no cookie and no storage. They count a page view with an anonymous visitor ID that changes daily and cannot be traced back to you.
Analytics and advertising — only after you accept
We use Google services. They set cookies only if you click Accept in the cookie banner (Google Consent Mode v2); if you Reject, they run in a restricted, cookie-less mode.
| Name | Set by | Purpose | Lasts |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga, _ga_* | Google Analytics | Tells visits and pages apart so we can see which fixes are useful. | Up to 2 years |
_gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes visitors within a day. | 24 hours |
__gads, __gpi, IDE, test_cookie | Google AdSense / DoubleClick | Shows and measures ads (personalised only if you accept). | Up to 13 months |
Change your mind? Clear this site’s data in your browser settings and the banner will ask again. To opt out of personalised ads everywhere, use Google Ads Settings.
Third-party content that is not a cookie
- Code highlighting is loaded from
cdnjs.cloudflare.com(Cloudflare). Your browser contacts it directly, so Cloudflare sees your IP address. - Payments (only when you buy a plan): the Razorpay checkout window is loaded from
checkout.razorpay.comand Razorpay sets its own cookies under its privacy policy. - Continue with Google (only if you use it): you are sent to Google to sign in.
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