Cookie Policy
Effective date: 2026-05-06
Version: 1.1
This Cookie Policy explains how GeoPinger uses cookies and similar technologies on:
geopinger.net.1. What cookies are
Cookies are small files or identifiers stored in a user’s browser or device.
They help us:
2. Categories of cookies
| Category | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly necessary | Site operation and essential technical functions | Always active |
| Anti-fraud | Prevention of spam, bots and statistical manipulation | Always active |
| Session/authentication | Maintaining authenticated sessions, if used | Active when authentication is used |
| Geolocation | Browser-based location or saved location preference | Based on browser permission/settings |
| Analytics | Google Analytics, Yandex Metrica, Bing/Microsoft | Consent-based where required |
| Advertising | Advertising, retargeting and marketing | Not used |
| Session recording / Webvisor | Session replay or screen recording | Not used |
3. First-party cookies
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
tag |
Anti-fraud technical tag generated based on IP address; used to prevent spam, bots and manipulation | 1 year |
jwt |
Session identifier for authenticated users, if authentication functionality is used | session / until logout or expiration |
geoPos |
Geographic position based on browser settings or browser permission | until changed, deleted or expired according to browser/site settings |
accepted |
Stores the user's cookie preferences and the version of the Cookie Policy accepted or saved by the user | until changed, withdrawn, deleted or expired according to browser/site settings |
4. tag anti-fraud cookie
The tag cookie helps us:
The tag cookie is not used for advertising or marketing profiling.
Because it may be generated based on an IP address, it may be treated as personal data or pseudonymous personal data in some jurisdictions.
5. jwt session cookie
The jwt cookie is used as a session identifier for authenticated users, if authentication functionality is available.
It may be used to:
The jwt cookie is not used for advertising or analytics.
6. geoPos location cookie
The geoPos cookie may store geographic position information based on browser settings or browser permission.
It helps us:
Precise browser geolocation is used only if the user grants permission through the browser or operating system.
Users may revoke location permission in their browser or device settings.
7. accepted cookie preferences cookie
We use the accepted cookie to store information about your cookie choices and the version of the current Cookie Policy.
The accepted cookie may contain information about whether non-essential cookies were accepted or rejected, as well as the version number of the Cookie Policy that was in effect when you gave your consent or saved your preferences.
This cookie is necessary because it allows the Site to remember your choice and avoid showing the cookie banner on every visit. The accepted cookie is not used for advertising, retargeting, marketing profiling or tracking you across third-party websites.
You can change or withdraw your choice in the cookie settings or delete the accepted cookie in your browser settings. In that case, the Site may ask you to make your cookie choice again.
8. Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics only for analytics.
We do not use Google Signals or Google advertising features.
| Cookie | Purpose | Approximate duration |
|---|---|---|
_ga |
distinguishes users | up to 2 years |
_ga_* |
stores session state | up to 2 years |
_gid |
distinguishes users | up to 24 hours |
_gat |
throttles request rate | up to 1 minute |
Google Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
9. Yandex Metrica
We may use Yandex Metrica for traffic analytics and technical performance analysis.
We do not use Yandex Metrica for advertising.
Yandex Webvisor is disabled and is not used on the Site.
| Cookie | Purpose | Approximate duration |
|---|---|---|
_ym_uid |
user identifier | up to 1 year |
_ym_d |
first visit date | up to 1 year |
_ym_isad |
technical analytics parameter | up to 2 days |
Yandex Privacy Policy: https://yandex.com/legal/confidential/
10. Bing / Microsoft analytics
We use Bing/Microsoft analytics only for analytics.
We do not use Microsoft/Bing for advertising or retargeting.
| Cookie | Purpose | Approximate duration |
|---|---|---|
_uetsid |
session identifier | up to 1 day |
_uetvid |
user identifier | up to 13 months |
MUID |
Microsoft identifier | up to 13 months |
Microsoft Privacy Statement: https://privacy.microsoft.com/
11. Cookie banner
The Site may display the following notice:
We use necessary cookies to operate the Site and protect it from spam. With your consent, we also use analytics cookies from Google Analytics, Yandex Metrica and Bing/Microsoft analytics to analyse traffic and improve the Site. We do not use advertising cookies or session recording tools.
Buttons:
For EEA/UK users, non-essential cookies are disabled by default until consent is given.
12. Changing cookie preferences
Users can:
Links:
https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptouthttps://yandex.com/support/metrica/general/opt-out.htmlhttps://account.microsoft.com/privacy/ad-settings13. International processing
Google Analytics, Yandex Metrica and Microsoft/Bing analytics may process data outside the user’s country.
More information is available in the Privacy Policy.
14. Changes
We may update this Cookie Policy.
The current version will be available on the Site.
