Cookie Policy
Last updated: 22 March 2026 — This policy explains how macaddresslookups.com uses cookies and similar technologies.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet or smartphone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work correctly, improve performance, and provide information to the website owner. Cookies cannot run programs or deliver viruses to your device.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes on macaddresslookups.com:
| Cookie Name | Type | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
mac_cookie_consent |
Essential | 180 days | Stores your cookie consent preference (accepted or declined) so we don't show the banner again. |
_ga, _gid |
Analytics | Up to 2 years | Google Analytics cookies used to distinguish visitors and track usage patterns. Only set if analytics is active. |
IDE, NID |
Advertising | Up to 1 year | Google AdSense advertising cookies used to show relevant ads based on your browsing history. |
CONSENT |
Advertising | Up to 2 years | Set by Google to track consent status for advertising purposes. |
PHPSESSID |
Essential | Session | Standard PHP session cookie. Deleted when you close your browser. Used for basic website functionality. |
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function. They include your cookie consent preference and basic session management. You cannot opt out of essential cookies as the site cannot function properly without them.
Analytics Cookies
We may use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website — such as which pages are visited most often and how users navigate the site. This information is aggregated and anonymous. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Advertising Cookies (Google AdSense)
This website displays advertisements through Google AdSense. Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this site and other sites across the internet. These are third-party cookies set by Google, not by us directly.
Google's advertising cookies enable it and its partners to serve personalised ads. You can opt out of personalised advertising at any time by visiting:
How to Control Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
- Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies through their settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of this and other websites.
- Cookie consent banner: When you first visit our site, you can accept or decline non-essential cookies using our cookie banner. Your preference is stored for 180 days.
- Google opt-out: Visit Google Ads Settings to manage how Google uses your data for advertising.
- Browser-specific instructions: Chrome — Firefox — Safari — Edge
Third-Party Cookies
We do not have control over third-party cookies set by Google AdSense, Google Analytics, or any other third-party service. These are governed by the respective third party's privacy and cookie policies. We recommend reviewing:
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
Contact
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
macaddresslookups@gmail.com
— or visit our Contact page.