Cookie Policy: Simple & Transparent Guide to Data Use

Let's Talk Cookie Policy

🍪No, not the chocolate chip —these cookies are tiny text files that help Grixme run smoothly. Think of them as your pit crew: they remember your preferences, block spam bots, and help us create content you’ll love. Here’s everything you need to know, minus the legalese.

What Are Cookies?

  • Cookies: Tiny text files stored on your device when you visit our site. They’re harmless and help us:
    • Make our website work (like remembering your login).
    • Improve speed and security.
    • Show you relevant content (not creepy ads).
  • Session Cookies: Vanish when you close your browser (like tire smoke after a race).
  • Persistent Cookies: Stick around until they expire (or you delete them).

Why We Use Cookies

We’re here to fuel your passion for Formula 1 and WRC racing, not to snoop. Cookies help us:

  • Keep the lights on: Ads (tasteful ones, we promise!) use cookies to avoid showing you the same thing 100 times.
  • Block spam: CleanTalk and Cloudflare cookies fight spam like rally cars outrun traffic cones. 🏁
  • Learn what you love: Google Analytics cookies tell us which posts you like (so we make more!).

Types of Cookies We Use

  1. Necessary Cookies
    • Job: Essential for site security and functionality.
    • Example: ct_checkjs (stops spam bots dead in their tracks).
    • No opt-out: These are mandatory (like seatbelts in a race car).
  2. Analytics Cookies
    • Job: Show traffic trends (e.g., 10 people read about rally cars today!’).
    • Example: _ga (Google Analytics).
    • Opt-outBlock Google Analytics here.
  3. Advertising Cookies
    • Job: Help us earn a few cents (so we can keep creating free content!).
    • Example: __gads (Google Ads).
    • Opt-outSay no to personalized ads.
  4. Third-Party Cookies
    • Used by: Tools like Ahrefs (SEO magic), Adsterra (ads), and WP Forms (contact forms).
    • Control: Manage via their policies (links below).

Third-Party Partners (The 'Not Us' Stuff)

We work with trusted tools to keep Grixme roaring. So, when you click ads or share buttons (looking at you, Facebook!), third parties like Google, Ahrefs, or Adsterra may drop their cookies. We don’t control these, but here’s how to rein them in:

Your Consent Matters

When you first visit, you’ll see a cookie banner that’s as clear as a freshly washed windshield:

  • Simple choices: Accept or decline non-essential cookies.
  • One-click settings: Change preferences anytime (we’ll never hide the button!).

We do NOT:

  • Collect personally identifiable information
  • Track individual user behaviors
  • Share your data with third parties beyond Adsterra

Our goal is simple: understand our audience while protecting your privacy

Your Cookie Choices

You’re the boss. You can:

  • Block all cookies: in Google Chrome, Firefox, and Safari. However, some site features may break (like forms or logins).
  • Delete cookies: Clear them anytime via your browser settings (how-to guide).
  • Customize settings: Use the cookie consent banner (that pop-up you saw when you first visited).
  • Use private mode: Browse incognito (we won’t take it personally).

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Grixme's Cookie Policy: Understanding How We Use Cookies

Cookie NamePurposeDurationCategory
__cf_bmBlocks spam bots (Cloudflare).30 minutesNecessary
ct_checkjsPrevents spam on forms/comments (CleanTalk).NeverNecessary
_ga, _gidTracks site traffic anonymously (Google Analytics).2 years / 1 dayAnalytics
__gadsMeasures ad performance (Google Ads).1 yearAdvertising
intercom-*Powers Ahrefs SEO tools (e.g., traffic analysis).1 weekThird-Party
wordpress_*Manages login sessions and site preferences.SessionNecessary
wp_consent_*Stores your cookie preferences.1 monthFunctional
_fbpTracks Facebook ad performance (if you click a share button).3 monthsThird-Party
_fbpTracking Facebook ad performance or user behavior.3 monthsThird-Party
_gaGoogle Analytics tracking.5 daysAnalytics
_gcl_auGoogle Click Identifier for ad tracking on ahrefs.SessionAdvertising
_gidGoogle Analytics session identifier.1 dayAnalytics
moove_gdpr_popupStores user’s GDPR consent preferences.1 yearFunctional
uncsA cookie related to Adsterra- double-check integration.1 dayAdvertising
wordpress_apbct_antibotCleanTalk anti-bot protection.SessionNecessary
wordpress_logged_in_*Manages logged-in WordPress user sessions.SessionNecessary
wordpress_sec_*WordPress security cookie.SessionNecessary
wordpress_test_cookieUsed to check if cookies are enabled in the browser.SessionNecessary
wp_consent_functionalStores whether the user allowed functional cookies.1 monthFunctional
wp_consent_marketingStores whether the user allowed marketing cookies.1 monthFunctional
wp_consent_statisticsStores whether the user allowed statistics cookies.1 monthFunctional
wp-settings-1Stores WordPress user settings in the admin area.SessionNecessary
wp-settings-time-1Stores WordPress user settings timestamp.SessionNecessary
apbct_visible_fieldsCleanTalk sets this cookie to prevent spam on the site’s comments/forms, and to act as a complete anti-spam solution and firewall for the site.neverNecessary
subscribe.google.comGoogle Subscribe Token for Google service to subscribe .neverOther
ct_ps_timestampClean Talk sets this cookie to prevent spam on the site’s comments or forms.neverFunctional
ct_screen_infoCleanTalk sets this cookie to complete an anti-spam solution and firewall for the website, preventing spam from appearing in comments and forms.neverAnalytics
ct_pointer_dataCleanTalk sets this cookie to prevent spam on the site’s comments/forms, and to act as a complete anti-spam solution and firewall for the site.neverNecessary
apbct_headlessCleantalk set this cookie to detect spam and improve the website’s security.neverNecessary
ct_fkp_timestampClean Talk sets this cookie to prevent spam on the site’s comments or forms.neverFunctional
apbct_page_hitsCleanTalk sets this cookie to prevent spam on comments and forms and act as a complete anti-spam solution and firewall for the site.neverNecessary
apbct_pixel_urlClean Talk sets this cookie to make WordPress anti-spam cookies, e.g., spam on forms and comments.neverNecessary
ct_checkjsClean Talk sets this cookie to prevent spam on the site’s comments or forms.neverFunctional
ct_timezoneCleanTalk–Used to prevent spam on our comments and forms and acts as a complete anti-spam solution and firewall for this site.neverNecessary
ct_has_scrolledCleanTalk sets this cookie to store dynamic variables from the browser.neverNecessary
ct_checked_emailsClean Talk sets this cookie to prevent spam on the site’s comments or forms.neverFunctional
ct_cookies_typeUsed for CleanTalk functionality (purpose unclear from name).neverOther
apbct_sessionUsed for Anti-Bot functionalitysessionOther

Need Help?

Email hi@grixme.com with ‘Cookie Question’ in the subject. We’ll respond as soon as possible, faster than a race car pit stop.

PS: For more on how we protect your data, check our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use pages. Boring? Maybe. Important? Absolutely.

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