Legal
Last updated: April 24, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how SUPERBASH_ ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on superbash.ai. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to remember your actions and preferences over a period of time, so you do not have to re-enter them whenever you return. Cookies can be "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent" cookies (stored for a set period).
We also use similar technologies such as web beacons, pixel tags, and local storage objects, which function in comparable ways. For simplicity, we refer to all of these collectively as "cookies" throughout this policy.
These cookies are essential for the Site to function. They enable core features such as authentication, security, and subscription access. You cannot opt out of these cookies without disabling the Site.
These cookies remember choices you make (such as display preferences) to provide a more personalised experience. Disabling them may affect certain features.
We use analytics cookies to understand how readers interact with our content — which articles are read, how long readers stay, and how they navigate the Site. All data is aggregated and anonymised. You may opt out via your browser settings or our cookie banner.
We display contextual advertising to support our journalism. Advertising cookies measure ad performance and, with your consent, may be used for interest-based advertising. We do not allow cross-site tracking without explicit consent.
The following table lists the specific cookies currently in use on the Site:
| Cookie Name | Type | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _sb_session | Strictly Necessary | superbash.ai | Maintains your login session and subscription state across page loads. | Session |
| _sb_csrf | Strictly Necessary | superbash.ai | Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks on forms. | Session |
| _sb_prefs | Functional | superbash.ai | Stores your display preferences (e.g., font size, newsletter dismissal). | 1 year |
| _ga, _ga_* | Analytics | Google Analytics | Measures site traffic and reader behaviour in aggregate. IP anonymisation is enabled. | 2 years |
| _gid | Analytics | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users for session-level analytics. | 24 hours |
| _sb_ab | Analytics | superbash.ai | Assigns readers to A/B test variants for layout and feature experiments. | 30 days |
| __gads | Advertising | Google Ad Manager | Limits ad frequency and measures contextual ad performance. No cross-site profiling without consent. | 13 months |
| IDE | Advertising | Google DoubleClick | Used for targeted advertising (only activated with your consent). | 13 months |
When you first visit the Site, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner allowing you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can update your preferences at any time by clicking "Cookie Preferences" in the footer.
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
Note: Blocking strictly necessary cookies will prevent the Site from functioning correctly, including access to subscriber content.
Some browsers transmit "Do Not Track" (DNT) signals. We currently do not alter our data collection practices in response to DNT signals, as there is no industry-wide standard for interpreting them. We will revisit this position if a consensus standard emerges.
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for legal and regulatory reasons. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date above. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at [email protected].