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Plain-English overview of every cookie this site sets, why, and how to opt out.

Last updated: 2026-05-21

What is a cookie?

A cookie is a small text file your browser stores when you visit a website. The next time you return, the site can read it back. We use cookies for two things only: keeping you logged in, and remembering your country preference. We do not use cookies to follow you across the internet.

Strictly necessary cookies

These are always on. You cannot disable them and still use the site.

NamePurposeLifetime
sb-access-tokenKeeps you logged into your account1 hour, refreshed
sb-refresh-tokenRenews your login session30 days
expatnav.countryRemembers your selected country1 year (localStorage)
expatnav.cookie-consentStores your cookie banner choice6 months

Optional — Advertising (AdSense)

If you consent, Google AdSense may set the following cookies for ad personalization and fraud prevention:

  • __gads, __gpi — ad measurement (13 months)
  • IDE, NID — Google ad targeting (up to 2 years)

These cookies are only set after you click "Accept" in the consent banner. You can withdraw consent at any time by clicking "Cookie settings" in the footer.

How to change your choices

Use the cookie banner. If it's closed, click "Cookie settings" in the footer. You can also clear all cookies from this site through your browser settings.

Do Not Track

We respect the Do Not Track signal sent by your browser. When DNT is on, AdSense remains disabled regardless of cookie banner state.