Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2025
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our site.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas of the website.
Performance Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often. This data helps us improve our website's performance and user experience.
Functionality Cookies
These cookies remember choices you make (such as language preferences) and provide enhanced, more personal features.
Marketing Cookies
These cookies track your online activity to help advertisers deliver more relevant advertising or to limit how many times you see an advertisement.
3. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Keep you signed in to your account
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Analyze website traffic and user behavior
- Improve our website's functionality
- Provide personalized content and advertising
- Measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns
4. Third-Party Cookies
We may also use third-party services that place cookies on your device. These include:
- Google Analytics for website analytics
- Social media platforms for content sharing
- Advertising networks for targeted advertising
- Customer support tools
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can set your browser to:
- Block all cookies
- Block third-party cookies only
- Delete cookies when you close your browser
- Notify you when a website wants to set a cookie
Cookie Consent
When you first visit our website, we will ask for your consent to use non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting our site.
6. Impact of Disabling Cookies
Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website. Some features may not work properly or may not be available if you choose to disable cookies.
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Address: GossipForge, 123 Cookie Lane, Web City, WC 12345
9. Cookie List
Below is a list of the main cookies we use:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session_id | Maintains user session | Session |
| user_preferences | Stores user settings | 1 year |
| analytics_id | Website analytics | 2 years |