Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 1, 2026
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and understand how you use them.
2. Cookies we use
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ap_cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent choice | 1 year | Essential |
| _umami_session | Analytics session (Umami — privacy-first, no personal data) | Session | Analytics (consent required) |
3. What we do NOT use
AdvicePool does NOT use:
- Google Analytics or Google Ads cookies
- Facebook Pixel or Meta cookies
- Any third-party advertising cookies
- Cross-site tracking cookies
- Fingerprinting or device identification
4. Analytics (Umami)
With your consent, we use Umami — a self-hosted, privacy-first analytics tool. Umami does NOT:
- Use cookies to track you across other websites
- Collect personally identifiable information
- Share data with Google, Meta, or any third party
Umami only counts page views and events on advicepool.com — nothing else. All data is stored on our own servers.
5. Managing cookies
You can control cookie consent via the banner shown on your first visit. You can also change your preference at any time:
- Clear
ap_cookie_consentcookie from your browser to reset - Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies via Settings → Privacy
- Blocking essential cookies may affect website functionality
6. Contact
For cookie-related questions: [email protected]