Cookies
Last updated: 30 April 2026
This page lists every cookie and bit of browser storage NthEffect uses, what it does, and how long it lasts. We've kept it honest and specific rather than generic.
◆ STRICTLY NECESSARY
These run whether or not you consent. They're required for the site to work, and consent isn't legally required for cookies essential to delivering the service you've asked for.
| Name | What it does | Lifetime |
|---|---|---|
| nth_account_session | Logs you in and keeps you logged in. HMAC-signed so we can verify it hasn't been tampered with. | 30 days |
◆ FUNCTIONAL (BROWSER STORAGE, NOT COOKIES)
These are stored in your browser's local storage. They don't track you and they never leave your device. They remember small interface preferences so the site behaves the way you left it.
| Key | What it does |
|---|---|
| nth-filters-visible | Remembers whether you've expanded the filter bar |
| nth-context-visible | Remembers whether the market context panel is open |
| nth-dislocations-visible | Remembers whether the dislocations panel is open |
| nth-cookie-consent | Remembers your cookie banner choice so we don't ask again on every visit |
◆ ANALYTICS (CONSENT REQUIRED)
These only run if you accept analytics via the cookie banner. They're set by Google Analytics. We use them to understand anonymised, aggregated trends — which content gets read, where visitors come from, what works and what doesn't. We don't use them to identify you personally.
| Name | Set by | What it does | Lifetime |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique visitors | 2 years |
| _ga_X2DHYXERV2 | Google Analytics | Maintains your session within the analytics property | 2 years |
| _gat_* | Google Analytics | Throttles how often analytics requests fire (only set under high traffic) | ~1 minute |
◆ CHANGING YOUR MIND
Click to change your consent. (You can also use the link in the site footer.) If you reject analytics after previously accepting, the analytics cookies will be cleared on your next visit.
◆ WHAT WE DON'T USE
For the avoidance of doubt, we don't use:
- Advertising or marketing pixels (no Meta, X, LinkedIn, TikTok, etc.)
- Session-replay or heatmap tools (no Hotjar, FullStory)
- Third-party analytics other than Google Analytics
- Customer support chat widgets
- Fingerprinting or device-identification tools
If we ever add any of these, we'll update this page and notify you before they go live.