Cookie Policy
Last updated: 11 April 2026
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help sites remember your preferences and understand how you use them.
Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies (Always Active)
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off.
- ev_cookie_consent — Stores your cookie consent choice. Duration: 1 year.
- ev-theme (localStorage) — Stores your light/dark theme preference. Duration: Persistent until cleared.
Analytics Cookies (With Consent)
Set only if you click "Accept All" on our cookie banner.
- _ga — Google Analytics. Distinguishes users. Duration: 2 years.
- _gid — Google Analytics. Distinguishes users. Duration: 24 hours.
- _ga_XXXXXXXX — Google Analytics 4 session cookie. Duration: 2 years.
Advertising Cookies (With Consent)
Set only if you click "Accept All" on our cookie banner. Used by Google AdSense to serve relevant advertisements.
- __gads / __gpi — Google AdSense. Stores ad personalisation preferences. Duration: 13 months.
- IDE — DoubleClick (Google). Used for ad targeting. Duration: 13 months.
- NID / DSID — Google. Ad personalisation. Duration: 6 months.
Third-Party Cookies
When you use the map feature, tiles are loaded from CartoDB (CARTO) and OpenStreetMap servers. These may set their own cookies. We do not control third-party cookies.
How to Manage Cookies
You can manage your consent at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting our site — the consent banner will reappear. You can also manage cookies directly in your browser settings:
To opt out of Google advertising cookies specifically, visit Google Ad Settings or install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Contact
If you have questions about our use of cookies, contact us at privacy@evchargefinder.uk.