What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit websites. They are widely used to make websites function efficiently, remember preferences (such as cart contents), and provide analytical reports to website operators.
Detailed Inventory of Cookies Used on Dimension Computer
| Cookie Name | Provider | Category | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PHPSESSID |
First-Party | Necessary | Maintains user session state, shopping cart selections, and quote form submissions. | Session (Closes with browser) |
dimension_cookie_consent |
First-Party (localStorage) | Necessary | Stores user cookie consent settings so the banner is not repeatedly shown. | 1 Year |
_ga, _ga_* |
Google Analytics (GA4) | Analytics | Distinguishes unique users and measures user journeys anonymously to improve website speed. | 2 Years |
__gads, __gpi |
Google AdSense | Advertising (Blog Only) | Serves contextual advertisements exclusively inside educational blog posts. Never loaded on store/checkout pages. | 13 Months |
How to Control Cookies Through Your Web Browser
In addition to our Interactive Consent Center above, all modern web browsers permit you to restrict or delete cookies entirely via their browser preferences:
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data.
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data.
- Apple Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Block all cookies.
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies.
Please note: Disabling strictly necessary cookies will prevent adding products to the shopping cart or submitting repair quotes.