Cookie Policy

Last updated: March 2025

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, which cookies proxysql.com uses, and how you can control them. For broader information on how we handle your personal data, see our Privacy Policy.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device by a website when you visit it. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, remember your preferences, and provide information to site owners. Cookies cannot execute programs or deliver viruses to your device.

Cookies We Use

We use a minimal set of cookies across two categories:

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be disabled. They do not store any personally identifiable information.

Cookie Purpose Duration
__cf_bm Cloudflare bot management — distinguishes human from automated traffic 30 minutes

Analytics Cookies

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with the site. These cookies collect information in an aggregated, anonymised form and do not identify you as an individual.

Cookie Purpose Duration
_ga Distinguishes unique visitors for Google Analytics 2 years
_ga_* Persists session state for Google Analytics 4 2 years
_gid Distinguishes unique visitors; refreshed each session 24 hours

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options for controlling cookies:

Browser Settings

All modern browsers allow you to view, block, or delete cookies through their settings. The steps vary by browser:

Blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of this and other websites.

Opting Out of Google Analytics

You can prevent Google Analytics from collecting your data by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available for all major browsers.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy as our use of cookies changes or as required by applicable law. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised.

Contact

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at privacy@proxysql.com or see our full Privacy Policy.