How we use cookies
We use Google Consent Mode v2. When you visit the site, all non-essential cookies are denied by default. Google Tag Manager loads in a deny-by-default mode and only fires analytics tags after you click Accept (or save preferences with Analytics enabled).
Categories
- Necessary — always on. Session state, security, and your cookie-consent choice.
- Analytics — opt-in. Google Analytics 4 for aggregate traffic stats.
- Marketing — opt-in, currently unused. Reserved for retargeting if we ever add it.
Cookies we set
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| tad-cookie-consent-v1 | theaidevelopment.com | Stores your cookie-banner choice so the banner doesn't re-appear. | 12 months (localStorage) | Necessary |
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users. Only set after Accept. | 13 months | Analytics |
| _ga_<container-id> | Google Analytics | Session state for GA4 property. Only set after Accept. | 13 months | Analytics |
Third-party services
When analytics is enabled, Google Analytics 4 (via Google Tag Manager) may set cookies under the .theaidevelopment.com domain. See Google's policies: Privacy · Cookies.
Browser controls
You can also block cookies via your browser settings. Doing so may break parts of any site that relies on session storage — but on this site, only the cookie banner state is affected.
More on data
See our Privacy policy for details on what data we collect, who we share it with, and how to exercise your GDPR rights.