Last updated: 1 September 2026
This policy explains the cookies and similar technologies used on twolivestheory.com, and how to control them. It sits alongside our Privacy Policy.
A cookie is a small text file a website stores on your device. Some are needed for a site to work at all. Others are optional, and record how a site is used so it can be improved. Similar technologies such as local storage and tracking pixels do much the same job, and this policy covers those too.
These are required for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are set by our hosting provider to route requests, balance load and keep the site secure. They do not identify you personally, and no consent is required for them.
We use Google Analytics 4 to understand which pages are read, how people arrive and where they leave. It tells us that a page was read; it is not used to identify you.
| Cookie | Set by | Purpose | Expires |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes one visitor from another | 2 years |
| _ga_<container-id> | Google Analytics | Keeps session state | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes visitors | 24 hours |
These are set on every visit. You can prevent them using your browser controls or Google’s opt-out add-on, both linked below.
Two features load from other companies, and those companies may set their own cookies when the feature is used:
You can control cookies through your browser at any time, using the instructions below.
You can also block or delete cookies in your browser, though blocking all cookies will break parts of this and most other websites. Instructions are available for Chrome, Safari, Firefox and Edge. To opt out of Google Analytics across every site, Google offers a browser add-on.
If the cookies we use change, this page will be updated with a new date at the top.
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