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Cookie Policy
Last updated: June 3, 2026
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that websites place on your device. They help sites remember your preferences, understand how the site is used, and make some features work. Some cookies are essential; others are optional.
How we use cookies
Clever Animal uses cookies in two categories:
- Strictly necessary — required for the site to function. We use these to remember your cookie choice itself. These cannot be disabled.
- Analytics — Google Analytics 4 (anonymized usage data). These are off by default; we only set them after you accept.
Cookies we may set
| Name | Category | Purpose | Lifetime |
|---|---|---|---|
| cc_cookie | Necessary | Stores your cookie consent choices. | 6 months |
| _ga | Analytics | Google Analytics — distinguishes users. | 2 years |
| _ga_<container-id> | Analytics | Google Analytics — session state. | 2 years |
| _gid | Analytics | Google Analytics — distinguishes users (legacy). | 24 hours |
Google Consent Mode v2
We use Google's Consent Mode v2. Before you make a choice, all analytics and advertising signals are set to
denied. Once you accept analytics, we update the signal to grantedand Google Analytics begins to record data. If you reject, no analytics cookies are set.Managing your preferences
You can change your choice at any time by clicking Manage cookies in the footer of any page. You can also clear cookies via your browser settings — when you next visit the site, the banner will reappear so you can choose again.
Contact
Questions about this policy? Email hello@cleveranimal.co.