Cookies and similar storage
Last updated 1 October 2026. Cookies are small files a website puts on your device; browser storage does a similar job. This page lists what N4 uses so you can decide what you are happy with. It forms part of our Privacy notice.
| Name | Who | What it does | How long and type |
|---|---|---|---|
| n4_auth (or __Host-n4_auth) | N4 | Keeps you signed in. Hidden from scripts. | Up to 30 days. Essential |
| n4_who | N4 | A label with your display name so the header can say it. It cannot sign anyone in. | Up to 30 days. Functional |
| n4_admin_session | N4 | Owner sign-in to the control centre only. | 12 hours. Essential |
| n4_country | N4 | Remembers the country you choose for where-to-watch results. | 1 year. Functional |
| n4_session | N4 | Random code to count visits and see which pages are useful. Holds no name or email. | 2 hours. Analytics |
| n4-theme, n4-darts-profile-v1, n4-darts-id-v1 (browser storage) | N4 | Remember dark or light mode and your darts progress and private leaderboard code on your device. | Until you clear your browser. Functional |
| n4-consent-v1, n4-ads-consent (browser storage) | N4 | Remember your cookie choices on this device. | Up to 12 months. Essential |
| n4_visitor (browser storage) | N4 | Random code to recognise return visits. Only set if you accept analytics. | Until you clear your browser. Analytics |
| n4_lang | N4 | Remembers the language you chose. | 1 year. Functional |
| Google AdSense cookies and similar | Show and measure adverts, and personalise them where you agree. | Set by Google. Advertising | |
| Metricool tracker | Metricool | Website and social-media reporting for the owner. | Set by Metricool. Analytics |
| Embedded Instagram posts | Instagram (Meta) | Added by Instagram when you load a post we embed. | Set by Instagram. Third party |
Your choices
Essential cookies are needed for sign-in and security and do not need consent. For analytics and advertising cookies, UK and EU law expects your agreement; use the cookie banner when you first arrive, the “Cookie settings” link in the footer at any time, and your browser settings to accept, refuse or delete cookies at any time. Blocking cookies may mean you are signed out and lose saved settings. Google explains and lets you manage ad personalisation at adssettings.google.com. We honour browser Global Privacy Control signals as an opt-out of advertising sharing where the law applies.
Questions
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