How cookies and similar technologies are used on Monitoring Money.
Cookies are small text files stored on your browser by websites you visit. Monitoring Money uses cookies and similar technologies for essential site operation, analytics, and advertising. This page explains the categories of cookies used, their purpose, and how you can control them.
Required for the site to work
Essential cookies support core site functions such as page delivery, security, and — where applicable — storing your consent preferences so we do not ask repeatedly. These cookies do not require your consent and cannot be disabled without affecting how the site works.
- Consent preferences: stores your cookie consent choice. Duration: up to 12 months.
- Security cookies: used by the hosting and CDN layer to prevent abuse. Session-based.
Understanding site usage
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use the site so we can improve content, navigation, and calculator tools. These cookies do not identify you personally.
- Google Analytics (_ga, _ga_*): measures page views, session duration, traffic sources, and broad device/location information. Data is anonymised or aggregated. Retention: up to 14 months. Set by: google-analytics.com.
- Google Analytics (_gid): distinguishes users within a 24-hour session. Duration: 24 hours.
Where required by law, analytics cookies will only be set after you provide consent through the consent banner. You can opt out of Google Analytics measurement using the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.
Ad delivery, targeting, and measurement
Advertising cookies are set by Google AdSense and its partners to deliver relevant ads, prevent the same ad from appearing too often, and measure ad performance. These cookies may track your browsing activity across websites.
- Google AdSense (IDE, DSID, _gcl_au): used for ad targeting, frequency capping, and conversion measurement. Set by: doubleclick.net, google.com. Duration: up to 540 days.
- Google Signals: if enabled in your Google account, may link your activity across devices for measurement. Controlled through your Google account settings.
You can opt out of personalised advertising at Google Ads Settings or via AboutAds.info. Opting out means you will still see ads but they will not be personalised to your browsing history.
How to manage or block cookies
- Consent banner: where required by law, a consent banner will appear when you first visit the site. You can update your choices at any time.
- Browser settings: all major browsers allow you to view, block, or delete cookies. Blocking advertising or analytics cookies may affect ad relevance and our ability to improve the site.
- Private browsing: using incognito or private mode limits some tracking, though cookies may still be set during the session.
- Third-party opt-outs: use the opt-out links above for Google Analytics and Google Ads specifically.
Contact us about cookies
For questions about how cookies are used on this site, contact us at info@monitoring-money.com. See also the privacy policy for broader information on how data is handled. Last reviewed April 2026.