Cookie Policy
Last updated June 24, 2026
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that a website stores on your browser or device when you visit. They help the site remember information about your visit — like your preferences — so that the experience works correctly on your next visit.
Cookies are set either by us ("first-party cookies") or by third-party services we use, such as Google Analytics and Google AdSense ("third-party cookies").
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the site to function and cannot be turned off. They are only set in response to actions you take, such as saving your cookie preferences.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| bs_consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 30 days |
Statistics Cookies
Statistics cookies help us understand how visitors use BibleSpeak.org so we can improve the site. These cookies are only set if you accept them.
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to collect anonymized data about how visitors navigate the site, which pages are most popular, and where visitors come from.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics — identifies unique users | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics — distinguishes sessions | 24 hours |
| _ga_C4ES3L9CPJ | Google Analytics — stores session state | 2 years |
PostHog
We use PostHog to understand behavioral patterns on the site, such as which features visitors interact with.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| ph_* | PostHog — records behavioral analytics | Session / 1 year |
Advertising Cookies
Advertising cookies are used to serve ads that are relevant to you. BibleSpeak.org is free to use, and advertising helps us keep it that way.
Google AdSense and DoubleClick
We use Google AdSense to display ads. Google and its partners may use these cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to BibleSpeak.org and other websites. These cookies are only set if you accept advertising cookies.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _gads | Google Ads — stores ad preferences | 1 year |
| IDE | Google DoubleClick — used for targeted advertising | 1 year |
| test_cookie | Google — checks browser cookie support | Session |
You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ad Settings. Note that opting out does not mean you will stop seeing ads — it means they will be less relevant to you.
How to Manage Your Cookie Preferences
You can update your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the Cookie Settings link in the footer of any page. This lets you enable or disable Statistics and Advertising cookies without affecting Essential cookies.
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Note that blocking certain cookies may affect how BibleSpeak.org works. For more information, see your browser's help documentation:
Contact
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us at hello@biblespeak.org.