The small crumbs

Cookie policy.

A quick rundown of the cookies this site uses, why they’re here, and how to turn the optional ones off.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

30-second version

A cookie is a small text file your browser stores.

Some are needed for the site to function. Some help us see which posts readers actually like. A few let affiliate partners credit purchases when you buy a tool we recommended. You can switch the optional ones off any time — see manage cookies below.

Cookies we use

Four categories. That's it.

EssentialAlways on

Keep the site working — e.g. remembering your cookie-consent choice.

Example names

session, CSRF

Typical duration

Session / 1 year

AnalyticsOptional

Count visits and see which posts readers find useful. Aggregate only — never tied to your identity.

Example names

_ga, _ga_*

Typical duration

Up to 2 years

Email attributionOptional

Let us see if clicks from the newsletter become subscribers, so we know which posts to write more of.

Example names

ck_*, utm params

Typical duration

Up to 1 year

AffiliateOptional

Credit the click when you purchase a tool we recommend, at no extra cost to you.

Example names

set by partner networks

Typical duration

Up to 90 days

Manage cookies

Three ways to opt out.

01

On this site

Click “Reject optional” in the banner that appears on your first visit, or reset your choice by clearing site data in your browser.

02

In your browser

Every modern browser lets you block third-party cookies globally. Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge all have this setting under privacy.

03

Analytics opt-out

Install the Google Analytics Opt-Out add-on to block GA across every site you visit, not just this one.

Heads up: turning off analytics doesn’t break the site. Turning off essential cookies might — the cookie banner itself relies on one to remember your preference.

Want more detail on a specific cookie?

Email hello@runitonautopilot.com and we’ll walk you through exactly what’s set and why.

Read the privacy policy