Notes of a glutton - chewed over

Cookies, consent and what really happens

News, analyses, guides and findings on cookies, consent and tracking.

24.09.2026 In practice

Third parties nobody ordered

Fonts, libraries, maps and videos are often fetched from other people's servers before anyone has touched the banner. What gets transmitted technically, how to find these requests and which alternatives exist.

01.09.2026 Basics

Spotting server-side tagging

A tagging server turns other people's domains into your own. What that actually changes on a technical level, what carries on unchanged inside the browser, and how to spot such a setup anyway.

18.08.2026 Basics

Consent beyond the cookie

The rule talks about storing and accessing, not about cookies. What trackers put into browser storage, why it is missing from cookie lists, and how to check it yourself.

02.08.2026 Basics

Consent Mode v2 explained

Basic or Advanced – that one decision determines what Google learns before consent. What the cookieless pings contain, and how to check what your website actually sends.