Last updated: March 1, 2026
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These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core features such as session management, security protections, and remembering your cookie consent preferences. Because they are strictly necessary, these cookies cannot be disabled.
We use analytics services including Google Analytics 4 and PostHog to understand how visitors interact with Dividend Engines. These cookies help us measure site usage, track page views, and analyze user behavior so we can improve our calculators and content. Analytics cookies are only set after you provide consent.
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Below is a list of the primary cookies used on Dividend Engines:
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics 4 | Distinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated number as a client identifier | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics 4 | Distinguishes unique users for session-level analytics | 24 hours |
| ph_* | PostHog | Product analytics tracking for site usage and feature adoption | 1 year |
| cookie_consent | Dividend Engines | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
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We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. If we make significant changes to how we use cookies, we will notify you through a prominent notice on our website or by re-displaying the cookie consent banner.
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