This page describes the cookies and similar technologies (such as localStorage) used on blackbackground.net. It supplements the privacy policy.
What is a cookie?
A cookie is a small text entry saved by your browser when you visit a website. It can be read again by the same site (a "first-party" cookie) or by a third-party domain that the page loads resources from (a "third-party" cookie). Cookies are used for session continuity, security, analytics and advertising.
Categories used on this site
| Category | Set by | Purpose | Typical lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strictly necessary | This site | Keep the page functional during a visit (for example, holding the most recent generator settings while you click around). | Session or short-lived. |
| Analytics | Google Analytics 4 (_ga, _ga_*) |
Measure aggregate visits, distinguish first vs returning sessions, and understand which pages are used. | Up to 2 years (browser default). |
| Advertising | Google AdSense and its ad partners (e.g. __gads, __gpi, NID, IDE) |
Deliver and frequency-cap ads, measure ad performance, and — where allowed — personalise ads based on past activity. | From a few weeks up to 2 years depending on the cookie. |
Specific cookie names are illustrative; Google can change them over time. The current authoritative list lives in Google's own documentation.
Managing cookies
In your browser
Every modern browser lets you view, block or delete cookies. The settings are typically under "Privacy" or "Site settings". Blocking all cookies can stop parts of the site (and many other websites) working as expected. Most browsers also offer a "Clear browsing data" option that removes existing cookies.
Google's tools
- Google Ads Settings — turn off personalised advertising in Google's products and across sites that use Google ads.
- Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on — stops Analytics measurement on every site you visit.
- policies.google.com/technologies/ads — Google's overview of ad cookies.
Industry opt-out portals
- YourOnlineChoices.com (UK and EU).
- aboutads.info/choices (US Digital Advertising Alliance).
- optout.networkadvertising.org (US Network Advertising Initiative).
Do Not Track and Global Privacy Control
Browser-level "Do Not Track" signals are not honoured uniformly across the web; the privacy and cookie policies above describe what the site actually does. The Global Privacy Control (GPC) signal is treated as an opt-out from advertising-related sale/sharing where applicable laws give it effect.
Where consent is required
For visitors in regions that require prior consent for non-essential cookies (such as the UK, EU and EEA), the site only loads analytics and advertising cookies after consent. If a consent banner is shown, your choices govern which categories load. You can change those choices at any time by clearing the relevant cookies in your browser and reloading the page.
Updates
This policy is updated when the cookies in use change materially. The "Last reviewed on" date below is the most reliable indicator of when this page last changed.
Last reviewed on 28 April 2026.
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