Who we are
This Cookie Policy explains how PARRA CONSULTING, doing business as “The Outsources” (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on theoutsources.com. For how we process personal information more broadly, see our Privacy Policy (/privacy).
1) What are cookies?
Cookies are small files placed on your device to store information. We also use similar technologies such as localStorage.
2) How we use cookies
We use a limited set of cookies and similar technologies to:
- Operate and secure the site.
- Measure aggregated usage to improve content and performance (Google Analytics 4).
We do not use cookies to sell personal information or to share it for cross-context behavioral advertising.
3) Your choices
- Do Not Sell or Share / Targeted advertising opt-out: visit /do-not-sell to set a browser-level opt-out.
- Global Privacy Control (GPC): if your browser sends a GPC signal, we automatically honor it and disable analytics.
- Browser controls: you can block or delete cookies via your browser settings.
- Google Analytics opt-out add-on: you may install Google’s browser add-on to disable Analytics measurement.
Note: The opt-out on /do-not-sell stores a local preference and disables Google Analytics for this browser. If you clear storage or change browsers/devices, please opt out again.
4) Cookies and similar technologies we use
| Name | Provider | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics 4 | Analytics | Distinguish users (aggregated metrics). | Up to 2 years |
| _ga_* (e.g., _ga_ABC123) | Google Analytics 4 | Analytics | Maintain session state/metrics. | Up to 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics 4 | Analytics | Distinguish users (daily). | 24 hours |
| _gat or _dc_gtm_* (if present) | Google/Tag Manager | Performance | Throttle requests. | 1 minute |
| _gcl_au (only if Google Ads features are enabled) | Advertising | Ad conversion tracking. | ~90 days | |
| outsources_cpra_optout (localStorage) | PARRA CONSULTING, doing business as “The Outsources” | Preference | Stores your opt-out from sale/share & targeted ads; disables GA for this browser. | Until you remove it |
We keep Google Signals and advertising features off by default. If our practices change, we will update this Policy and provide clear choices.
5) Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. We will post the updated version with a new effective date.
Contact
PARRA CONSULTING, doing business as “The Outsources” — Privacy
2602 W Tucson St # 2512, Broken Arrow, OK 74011, USA
Last updated: August 2, 2025