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Cookie policy
Effective 1 October 2026
A cookie is a small text file stored by your browser. This table lists the kinds of cookie that may be set when you use Ratings Index.
| Type | Examples | Purpose | Lasts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strictly necessary | None at present | The site works without cookies | – |
| Analytics | _ga, _ga_* | Counting visits to a report, where used | Up to 2 years |
| Advertising measurement | _gcl_au | Measuring visits from our own ads, where used | 90 days |
Retailer cookies
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- Block or delete cookies in your browser settings. The site will keep working.
- Install Google’s opt-out add-on to stop Google Analytics on every site.
- Turn on Global Privacy Control in your browser; we treat it as an opt-out.