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__utmc
Used only with old Urchin versions of Google Analytics and not with GA.js. Was used to distinguish between new sessions and visits at the end of a session.
End of session (browser)
__utmz
Contains information about the traffic source or campaign that directed user to the website. The cookie is set when the GA.js javascript is loaded and updated when data is sent to the Google Anaytics server
6 months after last activity
__utmv
Contains custom information set by the web developer via the _setCustomVar method in Google Analytics. This cookie is updated every time new data is sent to the Google Analytics server.
2 years after last activity
__utmx
Used to determine whether a user is included in an A / B or Multivariate test.
18 months
_ga
ID used to identify users
2 years
_gali
Used by Google Analytics to determine which links on a page are being clicked
30 seconds
_ga_
ID used to identify users
2 years
_gid
ID used to identify users for 24 hours after last activity
24 hours
_gat
Used to monitor number of Google Analytics server requests when using Google Tag Manager
1 minute
_gac_
Contains information related to marketing campaigns of the user. These are shared with Google AdWords / Google Ads when the Google Ads and Google Analytics accounts are linked together.
90 days
__utma
ID used to identify users and sessions
2 years after last activity
__utmt
Used to monitor number of Google Analytics server requests
10 minutes
__utmb
Used to distinguish new sessions and visits. This cookie is set when the GA.js javascript library is loaded and there is no existing __utmb cookie. The cookie is updated every time data is sent to the Google Analytics server.
30 minutes after last activity
Thanks for hosting Marty, Hope you’re having a good week! Stay cool!
Thanks again for hosting this lovely party every week! I know how much time and effort goes into doing so and it is greatly appreciated!! Stay safe, healthy and happy!!
Hugs,
Debbie
Thanks for hosting Marty☺️☺️☺️
Thanks for hosting.
Thanks for hosting, Marty!! Always fun to join the party! Have a great week!
I thank you from the deep of my heart for hosting such a lovely party, Marty!
Love and hugs from Italy
Xx Daniela at ~ My little old world ~
Thanks for another great party Marty. Hope you’re having a good summer. XO- MaryJo
Thanks for hosting the party!
Marty,
What a wonderful surprise to see my dining sunspace as one your features this week. Thank you so much for hosting a weekly linky party where we can share our posts and be inspired by what others share. You have always been so supportive of other bloggers. I love seeing your weekly features and your periodic blog hop tours. I look forward to reading your posts as well where you share all your great ideas for decorating.
Happy Summer,
Judith
It’s good to be back after our summer blog break! Hope your summer has been a fun one too. I can’t wait to dive into all these links. Thanks so much for hosting each week, CoCo