This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how FiveMinuteHistory.com ("Website") uses them, and how you can manage them.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. They are widely used to make sites function correctly and to provide information to site owners.

Cookies Set by This Website

FiveMinuteHistory.com does not set first-party cookies.

Cookies Set by Third-Party Services

The following third-party services embedded on some pages of this Website may set cookies on your device. These cookies are controlled by the respective third parties, not by us.

Advertising

  • Google AdSense (__gads, __gpi, google_adsense_settings): Used to serve and personalise advertisements.

Embedded Content

  • Google Maps (CONSENT, NID): Set when viewing embedded maps.
  • YouTube (VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE, YSC, PREF): Set when viewing embedded videos.
  • SoundCloud (sc_anonymous_id, sclocale): Set when listening to embedded audio.
  • X (formerly Twitter): Set when viewing embedded posts.
  • Getty Images: Set when viewing embedded images.

Cookie Consent

Visitors in the EEA, UK, and other applicable regions are shown a consent banner (provided by Google Funding Choices) before any non-essential cookies are placed. You can accept or decline personalised advertising at that point. If you decline, only strictly necessary cookies will be set and Google AdSense will serve non-personalised ads only.

You can withdraw or change your consent at any time by clearing your browser cookies and reloading the site, which will re-display the consent banner.

How to Manage Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to view, block, or delete cookies. Note that blocking certain third-party cookies may affect the display of embedded content.

Browser guidance:

For more information about cookies generally, visit allaboutcookies.org.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Please check this page periodically for any changes.

Contact

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us at Support@FiveMinuteHistory.com.