How and why TLDTrack uses cookies on our website.
Last updated: 3 June 2026
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website owners useful information.
TLDTrack uses cookies for several purposes. Some cookies are essential for the website to function correctly, while others help us understand how visitors use our site so we can improve it.
These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as logging in, setting your privacy preferences, or filling in forms.
| Cookie | Purpose |
|---|---|
| ci_session | Maintains your login session and security |
| csrf_token | Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks |
| tldtrack_cookie_consent | Stores your cookie preference (accept or decline) |
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. They help us improve TLDTrack by showing us which pages are most popular and how visitors move around the site. These cookies are only set if you accept them.
| Cookie | Purpose |
|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes unique visitors to the site |
| _ga_* | Used by Google Analytics to persist session state |
We use Cloudflare to protect our website from malicious traffic. Cloudflare may set cookies to identify trusted web traffic and maintain security.
| Cookie | Purpose |
|---|---|
| __cf_bm | Cloudflare bot management - identifies trusted traffic |
| cf_clearance | Records that you passed a Cloudflare security challenge |
When you make a payment, our payment processor Stripe may set cookies to process your transaction securely and prevent fraud. These cookies are only set during the checkout process. For details, see Stripe's Privacy Policy.
When you first visit TLDTrack, we show a cookie consent banner where you can accept or decline optional cookies. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for the website to function.
You can change your preference at any time by clicking the button below. You can also delete cookies from your browser settings at any time.
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can usually find these in the "Options" or "Preferences" menu of your browser. The following links may help:
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please get in touch or email us at [email protected].
This action cannot be undone.