Effective Date: 28-Jul-2025
Last Updated: 28-Jul-2025
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help:
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Ensure proper functionality and security
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Provide a personalized experience
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Analyze site performance and improve our services
2. How We Use Cookies
We use first-party (essential) and third-party (analytics/advertising) cookies to:
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Operate core website features
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Understand user interactions via analytics
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Deliver personalized ads (with your consent)
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Measure ad campaign performance
3. Types of Cookies We Use
a) Necessary Cookies
Required for basic site functionality. Do not collect personal data.
| Cookie | Duration | Description |
|---|---|---|
| wpEmojiSettingsSupports | Session | Checks if your browser supports emojis |
| cookieyes-consent | 1 year | Remembers your consent preferences |
b) Analytics Cookies
Collect anonymous data about website usage.
| Cookie | Duration | Description | Provider |
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| _ga | 13 months | Distinguishes unique users | Google Analytics |
| ga* | 13 months | Tracks page views | Google Analytics |
| _gid | 24 hours | Identifies user sessions | Google Analytics |
Note: We anonymize IP addresses in Google Analytics. Full IPs are never stored.
c) Advertising Cookies
Used for personalized ads and ad measurement (only with your consent).
| Cookie | Duration | Description | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| _gads | 1 year | Enables Google AdSense ad personalization | |
| gac* | 90 days | Tracks ad campaign performance | |
| fr | 3 months | Measures Facebook ad conversions | Meta |
Third-Party Data Sharing:
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Google AdSense and Analytics receive cookie data for ad delivery and analytics.
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Meta (Facebook) receives data for ad conversion tracking.
4. Managing Cookie Preferences
a) Consent Withdrawal
Change settings anytime:
Cookie Settings Dashboard
b) Opt-Out of Personalized Ads
c) Browser Controls
Disable cookies via browser settings:
5. Google Compliance Statements
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GDPR/UK GDPR: We obtain explicit consent for advertising cookies via CookieYes.
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CCPA/CPRA: California residents may opt out via our Do Not Sell/Share My Info portal.
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Google Policies:
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We comply with Google’s EU User Consent Policy.
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IP anonymization is enabled in Google Analytics (
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We honor the Global Privacy Control (GPC) signal.
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