This Cookie Policy explains how TheSpread.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on thespread.com. It describes what these technologies are, why we use them, and the choices you have. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which explains how we handle personal information more broadly.
Last Updated: July 21, 2026
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the site function, remember your preferences, measure how the site is used, and support advertising. Some cookies are set by us (first-party cookies). Others are set by third-party services we work with, such as our analytics and advertising partners. Similar technologies, including pixels, tags, and local storage, may be used for the same purposes, and references to “cookies” in this policy include those technologies.
How We Use Cookies
We group the cookies on our site into the categories below. An itemized list of the cookies in each category, with their names and durations, appears in the table further down this page.
Strictly necessary. These cookies are required for the site to work and cannot be switched off in our systems. They support core functions such as page security, load balancing, and remembering your cookie choices. Without them, parts of the site would not operate correctly.
Analytics. These cookies help us understand how visitors use the site, which pages are popular, and how people move through our content, so we can improve it. We use a third-party analytics service for this. The information is aggregated and used to measure and report on site performance.
Performance. These cookies support the reliable delivery of the site, including balancing traffic across our servers so pages load consistently.
Advertising. These cookies are used to display advertising and to make it more relevant. They are set by our advertising partners and by the demand partners in their programmatic advertising auction. They may be used to measure ad performance, limit how often you see the same ad, and, where permitted, personalize the ads you see. You can opt out of advertising cookies as described below.
The table below lists the cookies currently in use on our site, grouped by category. We review and update it as our cookie list changes.
| Cookie | Category | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookieyes-* | Strictly necessary | 1 year | Stores your cookie consent preferences. |
| AWSALBCORS | Strictly necessary | 7 days | Supports load balancing so pages load reliably. |
| wordpress_test_cookie | Strictly necessary | Session | Checks whether your browser accepts cookies. |
| _ga | Analytics | 13 months | Distinguishes unique visitors for site analytics. |
| _ga_* | Analytics | 13 months | Retains analytics session state. |
| AWSALB | Performance | 7 days | Maps your session to a server for reliable delivery. |
| _pbjs_userid_consent_data | Advertising | 1 month | Supports the advertising auction and stores ad consent data. |
| __eoi | Advertising | 6 months | Supports advertising and helps detect invalid traffic. |
| 23821dcr-g | Advertising | Session | Set by our advertising stack to support ad delivery. |
This list reflects the cookies identified on our site and may change over time as we add or remove services. We will update it when our advertising configuration changes.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third parties that provide services on our site, such as analytics, infrastructure, and advertising. Their use of information is governed by their own privacy policies, not this one. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you interact with.
Your Choices and How to Manage Cookies
You can change or withdraw your cookie choices at any time using the cookie preferences tool on our site, accessible from the “Cookie Settings” link. Strictly necessary cookies cannot be turned off because the site relies on them.
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers let you block or delete cookies and warn you before they are set. Steps vary by browser, and blocking some cookies may affect how the site works. Many advertising companies also offer opt-outs through industry tools such as the Digital Advertising Alliance and the Network Advertising Initiative.
Your U.S. Privacy Rights
Depending on where you live, U.S. state privacy laws such as the California Consumer Privacy Act, as amended, may give you the right to opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of your personal information, including the use of certain advertising cookies for targeted advertising. We do not sell your personal information for money. However, the use of advertising cookies may be considered a “sale” or “sharing” under some of these laws.
To exercise your right to opt out, use the cookie preferences tool on our site and decline advertising cookies. We also honor the Global Privacy Control (GPC) signal. If your browser or a browser extension sends a GPC signal, we will treat it as a request to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information for that browser. For other privacy requests, or to ask a question about your rights, contact us using the details below.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we make changes, we will revise the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us at [email protected].