Cookie Policy

Last updated: May 2, 2026

MONEYlume uses a small number of cookies to operate the site, measure traffic, and improve your experience. This page explains exactly what cookies we use, why, and how you can control them.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored in your browser when you visit a website. They allow the site to remember certain information about your visit. Cookies cannot run programs, transmit viruses, or access files on your device.

2. Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are required for the site to function. They do not collect personal data and cannot be disabled.

Session preferences: Remembers display settings (font size, contrast) within your session.

Analytics Cookies

We use Google Analytics 4 to measure traffic and understand how visitors use our pages. IP addresses are anonymized. No personally identifiable information is collected.

_ga — distinguishes users, expires after 2 years.
_ga_* — stores session state, expires after 2 years.
_gid — distinguishes users for 24 hours.

These cookies are set only if you accept analytics cookies. You can opt out at any time via the Google Analytics Opt-out Add-on.

Advertising Cookies (Google AdSense)

MONEYlume displays ads through Google AdSense. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your browsing history across other websites.

These cookies are controlled by Google, not by MONEYlume.
You can manage Google's advertising cookies at Google Ad Settings.
You can opt out of interest-based advertising at aboutads.info.

3. We Do Not Use

Social media tracking pixels (Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, etc.)
Fingerprinting or device ID tracking
Cookies that collect financial account data
Persistent login cookies (no accounts on this site)

4. How to Manage Cookies

You can control cookies at any time through your browser settings:

Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions

Note: blocking all cookies may affect site functionality (e.g., display preferences won't be saved).

5. Changes to This Policy

We will update this page if we add or remove any cookies. The "last updated" date at the top will change accordingly.

6. Contact

Cookie-related questions: hello@moneylume.com