Cookie Policy
Last Updated: 14 September 2026
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how Explore Beyond The Map (“we,” “us,” “our”) uses them on https://explorebeyondthemap.com, and how you can manage your preferences.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, remember your preferences, understand how visitors use the site, and serve relevant advertising.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
| Category | Purpose | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Required for the website to function (security, load balancing, basic navigation). Cannot be disabled. | Session cookies |
| Analytics / Performance | Help us understand how visitors interact with the site (pages visited, time on site, errors). | Google Analytics (_ga, _gid) |
| Functional | Remember your preferences (e.g., language, region). | Preference cookies |
| Advertising | Used by Google AdSense and other ad networks to deliver and measure ads, including personalized advertising based on your browsing activity. | _gcl_au, IDE, test_cookie, DoubleClick/Google Ads cookies |
3. Third-Party Cookies
We work with third parties that may place cookies on your device through our Service, including:
- Google AdSense / Google Ads — to serve and personalize advertising and measure ad performance.
- Google Analytics — to analyze site traffic and usage.
These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies, which we do not control. You can learn more about Google’s use of cookies at policies.google.com/technologies/cookies.
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can manage or withdraw your consent at any time via the Cookie Settings button available on our site.
You can also control cookies directly through your browser settings:
- Chrome: https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/32050
- Safari: https://support.apple.com/en-in/guide/safari/sfri11471/mac
- Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/clear-cookies-and-site-data-firefox
- Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/delete-cookies-in-microsoft-edge
To opt out of personalized advertising from Google specifically, visit Google Ads Settings. For a broader industry opt-out across multiple ad networks, visit www.aboutads.info/choices or, for EU visitors, www.youronlinechoices.eu.
Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may affect the functionality of our Service.
5. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.
6. Contact Us
Questions about this Cookie Policy can be sent to in**@*****************ap.com.
