Last updated: June 24, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how saminfo.com uses cookies and similar technologies. For how we handle personal information generally, see our Privacy Policy.
What cookies are
Cookies are small text files a site stores in your browser. “Strictly necessary” cookies are required for the site to function; all others are optional and are set only with your consent.
How we categorize cookies
- Strictly necessary — sign-in sessions, security, and remembering your privacy choices. Always active.
- Analytics — first-party measurement of what is read and which ads are seen. Set only if you opt in.
- Advertising — measurement and, if ever introduced, personalization of advertising. Set only if you opt in; turning it off is the same as “Do Not Sell or Share.”
Cookies and storage we use
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
wordpress_*, wordpress_logged_in_* | saminfo.com | Maintains your signed-in session | Session | Necessary |
sam_consent | saminfo.com | Remembers your cookie choices | 6 months | Necessary |
sam-member | saminfo.com | Remembers your access tier so subscriber content loads | Session | Necessary |
sam_sid (session storage) | saminfo.com | Anonymous session id for first-party analytics | Until tab closes | Analytics |
samFreq (local storage) | saminfo.com | Caps how often you see the same in-house ad | 1 day | Analytics |
_GRECAPTCHA | Google reCAPTCHA | Bot/spam protection, set only on pages with a form | 6 months | Necessary |
_ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique visitors — set only after you accept Analytics | 2 years | Analytics |
_ga_<id> | Google Analytics (GA4) | Persists session state — set only after you accept Analytics | 2 years | Analytics |
_gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes visitors — set only after you accept Analytics | 24 hours | Analytics |
Google Analytics and Altis Accelerate load only after you accept the Analytics category — nothing is set beforehand. We do not use Google Tag Manager or Google Ad Manager advertising cookies.
Managing your choices
Use the Your Privacy Choices control (in the footer and the consent banner) to accept or decline analytics and advertising cookies at any time. You can also clear cookies in your browser settings. We honor the Global Privacy Control (GPC) signal.