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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 have a blessed week!
Marty,
Thanks again for hosting this lovely party every week! I know how much time and effort goes into doing so and I want you to know that it is greatly appreciated!! Stay safe, healthy and happy!!
Hugs,
Debbie
thanks for having us over Marty. Have a great week!
Thanks for the party and have a great week!
RR
Thanks for hosting
Thanks most sincerely for hosting each week such an inspiring party, Marty!
May your day be filled with smiles
Xx Daniela
Thanks for hosting! Great features. I’m linking up with #s 68-70.
So many fun links to dive into this week, Marty! I love all the features you chose. Thanks so much for hosting. I hope your week is a special one, CoCo
Thanks so much for the party Marty. I am kind of, sort of ready for Fall but not really. Lol. Great features. Have a wonderful week. XO- MaryJo
I was so excited to see my school supply list featured as I was scrolling down – thanks so much, Marty! Have a great weekend!