Effective Date: June 12, 2026 | Last Updated: June 24, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how NetworkCheckr (“we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on networkcheckr.com. It describes what cookies are, which ones we use, and how you can control them. Read it alongside our Privacy Policy.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that a website stores on your device when you visit. They are widely used to make websites work, to make them work more efficiently, and to provide information to the site owner.
Cookies can be “session” cookies or “persistent” cookies. Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies stay on your device until they expire or you delete them. Cookies can also be “first-party” (set by us) or “third-party” (set by another service).
How NetworkCheckr Uses Cookies
NetworkCheckr uses cookies for two purposes: essential site functions and analytics. We do not run advertising cookies on this site.
Essential Cookies
These cookies are required for the website to function. They are set by WordPress, our content management system. They cannot be switched off in our systems.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| wordpress_* | Authenticates logged-in administrators | Session |
| wp-settings-* | Stores admin interface preferences | 1 year |
| wordpress_test_cookie | Checks whether your browser accepts cookies | Session |
Most visitors never trigger these cookies, because they are only set for users who log in to the WordPress dashboard. A normal reader browsing tools and guides will not receive them.
Analytics Cookies
We use Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors use the site. These cookies help us see which pages are popular and how visitors move through the site, so we can improve our content.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes unique visitors | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Maintains session state for Google Analytics 4 | 2 years |
Google Analytics 4 is configured so that it does not log or store IP addresses. You can opt out of Google Analytics on every website you visit with the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On.
Affiliate Links and Cookies
Some pages on NetworkCheckr contain affiliate links, including links to the Amazon Associates program and partner programs such as VPN providers. When you click an affiliate link, the third-party merchant may set its own cookie to credit the referral if you make a purchase.
These cookies are set by the merchant, not by NetworkCheckr, and they are governed by that third party’s own cookie and privacy policies. We do not control them and we do not receive the personal data they collect. For more on how affiliate links work, see our Affiliate Disclosure.
Third-Party Tool Requests
Our networking tools send queries directly from your browser to third-party APIs to return results. These are direct API requests, not cookies, and they do not place tracking cookies on your device. The Privacy Policy lists each API and the data it receives.
How to Manage Cookies
NetworkCheckr does not currently display a cookie consent banner, because we use only essential and analytics cookies and do not run advertising cookies. You remain in full control of cookies through your browser.
Browser Settings
Every major browser lets you view, block, and delete cookies. You can set your browser to refuse all cookies or to alert you when a cookie is being set. Note that blocking essential cookies may affect how some sites function.
Analytics Opt-Out
To opt out of Google Analytics across all websites, install the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On. It stops Google Analytics from collecting data about your visits.
Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” (DNT) setting that signals your preference not to be tracked. There is no industry standard for how sites should respond to DNT signals. Because NetworkCheckr does not run advertising cookies or cross-site tracking, our cookie use stays the same regardless of any DNT signal.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy as our cookie use changes or as the law requires. When we make a material change, we will update the “Last Updated” date above. If we ever introduce advertising cookies or a different category of cookie, we will update this page before that change goes live.
Contact Us
If you have questions about how we use cookies, please reach out: