ITASCA Cookie Policy
Last update: June 30, 2025
The company ITASCA Consulting Group (“ITASCA” or “us”), considers it important to inform you in a clear and transparent way about our use of cookies and other trackers prior to your browsing on our website (hereinafter the “Website”): https://www.itascacg.com.
1. WHAT IS A COOKIE?
Cookies and other trackers (hereinafter “Cookies”) are technologies that store or retrieve information on your browser or device (computer, tablet, mobile, etc.) when visiting online services. Cookies are widely used by websites, emails, software, or mobile applications.
Cookies do not recognize you personally, but rather the device you use. Cookies simply give information about your browsing activities to recognize the device later or to save your preferences. ITASCA currently uses three groups of Cookies: (1) Necessary, (2) Performance, and (3) Secure. Necessary Cookies enable the proper functioning of the Website. Performance Cookies (or audience measurement Cookies) are used to improve the Website by collecting information on how you interact with the Website. Secure Cookies may be created should you choose to log in to your Google account while on the Website (e.g., to view embedded YouTube videos).
Should you have any questions, you may directly contact ITASCA by sending an email to privacy@OneItasca.com or by mail to:
ITASCA International, Inc.
111 3rd Avenue South, Suite 450
Minneapolis, MN 55401, United States
2. HOW TO CHANGE COOKIE SETTINGS
You may always set Cookies preferences via your browser according to the instructions below (see Section 4). You may also enable or disable the Performance Cookies used on the Website through the Cookies banner displayed when you first visit the Website or, afterwards, using the COOKIES button displayed in the lower right corner of your browser.
However, you may not disable any Necessary Cookies, as doing so will prevent the Website from working properly. You may not disable any Secure third-party Cookies through the Cookies banner or Cookies button once you choose to log into your Google account (e.g., to view an embedded YouTube video), as ITASCA is unable to modify Secure Cookies once created (see Section 3 below). To remove Secure Cookies via your browser, refer to Section 4 below.
You can see the list of Cookies currently used on the Website below.
(1) ITASCA uses the following Necessary Cookies:
Name |
Provider |
Purpose |
Retention Period |
Settings |
CraftSessionId |
*.itascacg.com |
Helps manage user sessions, including authentication and basic web application operations. This cookie is typically set in response to user actions that request services, such as setting preferences, logging in, or completing forms. |
As soon as session expires |
Necessary |
CRAFT_CSRF_TOKEN |
*.itascacg.com |
A security measure designed to protect against Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks. It works by ensuring that POST requests made to the server are accompanied by a valid token, preventing unauthorized actions from being performed by malicious websites. |
As soon as session expires |
Necessary |
cookie-consent |
*.itascacg.com |
Records your Cookies consent preferences. |
Persistent |
Necessary |
*_username |
*.itascacg.com |
Stores information necessary to maintain a secure, authenticated session and will only exist for as long as the user is authenticated in Craft. Website login only for ITASCA staff and authorized guests. Not intended for general public use. |
Persistent |
Necessary |
*_identity |
*.itascacg.com |
Stores information necessary to maintain a secure, authenticated session and will only exist for as long as the user is authenticated in Craft. Website login only for ITASCA staff and authorized guests. Not intended for general public use. |
As soon as session expires |
Necessary |
_gsas |
*.itascacg.com |
Related to embedded Google search tool. Used for displaying personalized advertisements within the Google advertising network, based on pseudonymized surfing behavior collected through Google's services. |
3 months |
Necessary |
_GRECAPTCHA |
*.itascacg.com |
To provide ITASCA spam protection for web form submissions. |
6 months |
Necessary |
(2) ITASCA uses the following Performance Cookies:
Name |
Provider |
Purpose |
Duration |
Type |
Setting |
_ga |
.google.com |
A tracking cookie used by Google Analytics to distinguish unique users and track their activity on a website. It helps website owners understand how users interact with their site, improving user experience and website performance. |
2 years |
Performance cookies |
[Yes]/[No] |
_ga_* |
.google.com |
A type of Google Analytics 4 (GA4) cookie. This cookie helps track unique user behavior within a specific session on the website across multiple sessions and visits. |
2 years |
Performance cookies |
|
_gat |
.google.com |
A Google Analytics cookie used to throttle request rates. It helps manage the volume of data sent to Google Analytics, particularly on websites with high traffic. This throttling prevents overloading the system and ensures efficient data processing. |
1 minute |
Performance cookies |
|
_gid |
.google.com |
A Google Analytics cookie to distinguish unique users and track their behavior on a website, primarily for session-based analysis. It assigns a unique ID to each user and is typically set to expire after 24 hours or when the browser is closed. |
24 hours |
Performance cookies |
(3) The following Secure Cookies are created only if you are logged into, or choose to log into, your Google account and choose to view an embedded YouTube video or similarly available Google Service on the Website):
Name |
Provider |
Purpose |
Duration |
Type |
Setting |
NID |
.google.com |
Used by Google to store user preferences and information for signed-out users, such as language settings, search result preferences, and SafeSearch settings. It assigns a unique ID to a user's browser, enabling Google to personalize user experience and provide relevant advertising data to businesses using Google Ads. |
6 months |
Secure Cookies |
See Section 4 below. |
HSID |
.google.com |
This cookie is a security measure used by Google to authenticate users and protect their data. It stores digitally signed and encrypted records of a user's Google account ID and the timestamp of their most recent sign-in. This cookie works in conjunction with the SID cookie to verify user identity and prevent unauthorized access to Google services. |
2 years |
Secure Cookies |
|
SAPISID |
.google.com |
A security cookie used to store user preferences and enable personalized features across Google services, including advertising. SAPISID stores user preferences, such as language settings, the number of search results to display, and whether the SafeSearch filter is enabled. |
2 years |
Secure Cookies |
|
SID |
.google.com |
A security cookie used by Google to identify a user's Google Account and their most recent sign-in time. It's paired with other cookies like HSID to help protect against attacks like cross-site request forgery, ensuring that requests within a browsing session are made by the user and not by malicious third-party sites. |
2 years |
Secure Cookies |
|
SIDCC |
.google.com |
The primary function of SIDCC is to act as a security measure, ensuring the protection of user data on Google sites and services. Google uses SIDCC to identify trusted web traffic, helping to distinguish legitimate user activity from potentially malicious attempts to access accounts or data. |
Up to 1 year |
Secure Cookies |
|
SSID |
.google.com |
Primarily used for security and personalization in relation to YouTube videos and Google's advertising services. The SSID cookie is set when a user interacts with a YouTube video player. It's a long-lasting cookie, with a typical expiration time of two years. While it's used for personalization, it also plays a role in preventing fraud and ensuring a secure browsing experience. Users can manage their cookie settings in their browser to control how Google uses this cookie and others. |
2 years |
Secure Cookies |
|
APISID |
.google.com |
A security cookie used by Google, particularly in relation to YouTube and other services. It plays a role in personalizing ads by collecting user information based on recent searches and interactions. This allows Google to display targeted advertisements that are more relevant to a user's interests. |
6 months |
Secure Cookies |
|
__Secure-1PAPISID |
.google.com |
A secure, persistent cookie used by Google to store information about your interactions with Google services and ads (including Google Search and YouTube). |
2 years |
Secure Cookies |
|
__Secure-1PSID |
.google.com |
Used for targeting purposes, specifically to build a profile of website visitor interests to show relevant and personalized Google advertising. It is placed on every page of a website using Google services, including Google's own sites, and is used regardless of whether you are logged into your Google account. |
Up to 2 years |
Secure Cookies |
|
__Secure-1PSIDCC |
.google.com |
Used for targeting purposes, specifically to build a profile of website visitor interests to show relevant and personalized Google advertising. It's a first-party cookie, meaning it's set by Google directly when you visit Google properties or sites that use Google services. This cookie helps Google tailor ads to your preferences based on your browsing activity. It is placed on every page of a website using Google services, including Google's own sites, and is used regardless of whether you are logged into your Google account. |
12 months |
Secure Cookies |
|
__Secure-1PSIDTS |
.google.com |
Primarily used for targeting and personalized advertising. It helps Google build a profile of a website visitor's interests, allowing them to display relevant ads based on those interests. This cookie is set by Google and is placed on pages where Google services or advertising is present. |
6 months |
Secure Cookies |
|
__Secure-3PAPISID |
.google.com |
Third-party cookie used by Google to track users and build a profile of their browsing interests, primarily for the purpose of delivering personalized and relevant advertising. It is considered a tracking cookie because it follows users across different websites. |
2 years |
Secure Cookies |
|
__Secure-3PSID |
.google.com |
Third-party cookie set by Google and is used to track users across different websites for advertising purposes. |
2 years |
Secure Cookies |
|
__Secure-3PSIDCC |
.google.com |
A security and authentication cookie used by Google, primarily for retargeting and ad personalization. It helps build a profile of website visitor interests to show more relevant ads. It is also used for security purposes, including protecting user data and preventing fraud. |
1 year |
Secure Cookies |
|
__Secure-3PSIDTS |
.google.com |
Used to collect information about user interactions with Google services and ads, including websites and apps, to personalize ads and measure advertising effectiveness. It's a unique identifier that helps Google build a profile of user interests for targeted advertising. |
1 year |
Secure Cookies |
3. WHAT THIRD-PARTY COMPANIES ARE USING COOKIES ON THE WEBSITE?
As indicated above, the Website uses Cookies from third-party companies (e.g., Google). In this context, ITASCA acts as a joint data controller for the collection and transmission of data to third-party companies but only to the extent that it is technically necessary.
Beyond the collection and technical transmission, ITASCA does not have any control over third-party Cookies.
ITASCA is not responsible for the sharing, the publications, comments or any other contents and any other data processing activities of the third-party websites. ITASCA recommends that you review the privacy policies, cookie policies, and the terms of use (TOU) of these third-party companies before accepting third-party Cookies.
4. HOW TO BLOCK COOKIES THROUGH YOUR BROWSER
Most browsers are set by default to accept Cookies. However, you can set up your browser so that Cookies cannot be placed on your device. Most browsers allow some control of Cookies through browser settings; if you wish to receive a notification when your browser receives a Cookie request, refuse all Cookies or accept only certain Cookies. Note that if you reject Cookies in this way, you may still use the Website, but your ability to use some features of the Website may be limited.
For your information, to learn how to change the Cookies setting on your browser, please click on the relevant link below:
Also, be aware that there are browsers (e.g., Brave, DuckDuckGo, etc.) that are designed to minimize Cookies and online tracking or marketing to maximize your privacy.