Cookie Settings
Last updated: May 2026
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored in your browser when you visit a website. They help the site remember preferences and understand how it is being used. ReadAda uses a small number of cookies and requires your consent before setting any non-essential ones.
Cookies we use
Session & preferences
Required for the platform to function. Set by ReadAda directly.
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| ra_admin | Admin session authentication | 7 days |
| readada_consent_v1 | Stores your cookie consent decision | 1 year |
Google AdSense
ReadAda displays ads served by Google AdSense. If you accept cookies, Google may set advertising cookies to personalise the ads you see. If you decline, ads may still appear but will not be personalised. The Google AdSense script is only loaded after you accept.
| Name | Set by | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| __gads | Ad targeting and frequency capping | 2 years | |
| __gpi | Ad targeting | 2 years | |
| IDE | Google DoubleClick | Google ad personalisation | 13 months |
| NID | Ad preferences and targeting | 6 months | |
| DSID | Cross-site ad tracking | 2 weeks |
Google’s use of advertising cookies is governed by Google’s Privacy Policy. You can opt out of personalised Google advertising at adssettings.google.com.
Affiliate links
When you click a purchase link to Amazon or Bookshop.org, those platforms may set their own cookies in accordance with their privacy policies. ReadAda has no control over cookies set by third-party sites after you leave our platform.
How to control cookies
You can withdraw your consent at any time using the button below, or by clearing your cookies through your browser settings.
Instructions for common browsers:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
Disabling essential cookies will prevent some parts of ReadAda from working correctly.
Questions
If you have questions about how we use cookies, contact us at ada@readada.com. For more information on how we handle personal data, see our Privacy Policy.