Cookie Policy
Last updated: October 24, 2026
This page explains the cookies on thinkquadratic.com: the one we set ourselves, the analytics cookies that load only if you allow them, and the cookies that services we embed may set on their own. You can change your choice at any time with (also at the bottom of every page).
Essential (always on)
| Cookie | Set by | What it does | Lasts |
|---|---|---|---|
cookie_consent | thinkquadratic.com | Remembers whether you allowed analytics, so we don't ask again. | 1 year |
That is the only cookie our own pages set. We don't use advertising or tracking cookies of our own, and we don't sell data.
Analytics (only if you allow it)
| Cookie | Set by | What it does | Lasts |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga, _ga_* | Google Analytics (loaded through Google Tag Manager) | Counts visits and shows us which pages are read and how people find the site. | Up to 2 years |
Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager are not loaded at all until you choose “Accept all” or turn Analytics on under “Customize”. If you choose “Essential only”, they never load. See how Google uses cookies.
Services we embed
Some parts of the site come from other companies. When you use those parts, the company can set its own cookies under its own policy. We don't control those cookies.
- YouTube videos on the home page (Google privacy policy).
- Google reCAPTCHA on the contact form, which checks that a message isn't spam (Google privacy policy).
- Shopify buy buttons and cart in the store (Shopify cookie policy).
- Disqus comments under news posts (Disqus cookie policy).
- PayPal, only after you click a Donate button and go to paypal.com (PayPal cookies).
Changing or clearing your choice
Use to change it. Clearing your browser's cookies for this site also resets it, and we'll ask again on your next visit. For anything else about your data, see our Privacy Policy or contact us.