Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how TheStackLens (thestacklens.com), operated by K. Bimal, uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website.
In plain English: We use cookies to understand how visitors use our site, to run Google Analytics, and because our affiliate links use tracking cookies to credit us with referrals. You can control cookies through your browser settings.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners. Cookies cannot run programs or deliver viruses to your computer.
How We Use Cookies
TheStackLens uses cookies for the following purposes:
1. Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They cannot be disabled.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| WordPress session | Maintains site functionality | Session |
| PHPSESSID | Server session management | Session |
2. Analytics Cookies
We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to understand how visitors interact with our site — which pages are most read, how long visitors stay, and where traffic comes from. This helps us improve our content.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| _ga_XXXXXXXX | Google Analytics | Maintains session state | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users (24hr) | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Throttles request rate | 1 minute |
3. Marketing & Advertising Cookies
We use Google Ads conversion tracking to measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns. These cookies help us understand which ads and keywords lead to meaningful actions on our site.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _gcl_au | Google Ads | Conversion tracking | 90 days |
| IDE | Google DoubleClick | Ad targeting and measurement | 13 months |
| test_cookie | Checks browser cookie support | Session |
4. Affiliate Tracking Cookies
When you click an affiliate link on TheStackLens, the destination website (GoHighLevel, Kinsta, ActiveCampaign, etc.) places a tracking cookie on your device. This cookie allows them to credit TheStackLens with the referral if you make a purchase within their cookie window.
| Program | Cookie Purpose | Typical Duration |
|---|---|---|
| GoHighLevel | Affiliate referral tracking | 90 days |
| Kinsta | Affiliate referral tracking | 60 days |
| Cloudways | Affiliate referral tracking | 90 days |
| ActiveCampaign | Affiliate referral tracking | 90 days |
| Systeme.io | Affiliate referral tracking | 180 days |
| GetResponse | Affiliate referral tracking | 120 days |
These cookies are set by third-party websites and are governed by their own privacy and cookie policies. We have no control over these cookies once you leave TheStackLens.
5. Functional Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences to improve your experience on our site.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Remembers your cookie preferences | 1 year |
Google Tag Manager
We use Google Tag Manager to deploy and manage tracking scripts on TheStackLens. GTM itself does not collect personal data but enables the cookies listed above to be set. You can learn more about Google Tag Manager at marketingplatform.google.com.
How to Control Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- View cookies stored on your device
- Delete individual or all cookies
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Block all third-party cookies
- Set your browser to notify you when cookies are set
Note that blocking certain cookies may impact your experience on TheStackLens and other websites.
Opt Out of Google Analytics
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Opt Out of Google Ads
You can manage your Google ad preferences at adssettings.google.com.
Do Not Track
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature. TheStackLens does not currently respond to DNT signals as there is no consistent industry standard for compliance.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. We will post the updated policy on this page with a revised date. Continued use of our website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact
If you have questions about our use of cookies, contact us at privacy@thestacklens.com
Last updated: June 2026 · TheStackLens · Operated by K. Bimal