Cookie Policy
The cookies this site sets and how to control them.
What cookies are
Cookies are small text files a website stores in your browser. Some are needed for the site to work; others measure how the site is used or support advertising.
Cookies used on this site
| Cookie | Set by | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| cf_clearance, __cf_bm | Cloudflare | Security and bot filtering. Necessary for the site to load. |
| wordpress_*, wp-settings-* | WordPress | Only set for logged-in site administrators. Not set for ordinary visitors. |
| elementor | Elementor | Remembers layout preferences while editing. Not set for ordinary visitors. |
| _ga, _gid | Google Analytics | Aggregate measurement of page views and traffic sources. |
| NID, IDE, __gads, __gpi | Advertising, including frequency capping and, where you have consented, personalization. | |
| metrowashington_favs | This site | Stores the stations you mark as favorites, in your own browser. Never sent to us. |
Controlling cookies
Every major browser lets you block or delete cookies in its settings. Blocking all cookies may stop parts of the site working, particularly the security checks that let the page load at all.
To opt out of personalized Google advertising, use Google Ads Settings. For a broader opt-out across advertising vendors, see aboutads.info or Your Online Choices.
Favorites are stored locally
When you save a station as a favorite, it is written to your browser’s local storage on your own device. It never reaches our server, and clearing your browser data removes it.
Changes
This page was last reviewed in July 2026.