Last updated: April 10, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Rural Internet Guide ("we," "us," "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit ruralinternetguide.com/.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, which can both make it easier to visit the site again and make the site more useful to you.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function correctly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies without impacting website functionality.
Analytics Cookies
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. These cookies collect information such as:
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Traffic sources (search engines, direct, referral)
- General geographic location (country/region level only)
- Device type and browser
This data is aggregated and anonymized — it does not identify you personally. Google Analytics cookies include: _ga, _ga_[ID], _gid, _gat.
Advertising Cookies
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites. Advertising cookies help make ads more relevant to you.
Google AdSense cookies include: __gads, __gpi, IDE, DSID, FLC, AID, TAID, and exchange_uid.
Affiliate Cookies
When you click affiliate links on our website (e.g., Amazon), the merchant may set cookies to track your referral. These cookies are set by third parties and are governed by their privacy policies.
3. Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
- Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies. Visit your browser’s help documentation for instructions.
- Google Ad Settings: Opt out of personalized Google ads at google.com/settings/ads.
- Google Analytics Opt-out: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
- Network Advertising Initiative: Opt out of interest-based advertising at networkadvertising.org.
Please note: disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality or the relevance of ads shown to you.
4. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. We will notify you of changes by updating the “Last updated” date at the top of this page.
5. Contact
If you have questions about our Cookie Policy, please email us at: privacy@ruralinternetguide.com