Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, phone, or tablet). When you visit a website, the site sends cookies to your browser, which stores them.

Cookies help websites remember your preferences, improve user experience, and provide useful information to website owners.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. Without these cookies, the website cannot work correctly.

• Maintaining user sessions
• Preventing cross-site request forgery
• Managing user login states
• Storing consent preferences

2.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website, collecting and reporting anonymous statistics.

• Google Analytics: Website traffic analysis
• Ahrefs Analytics: Website performance analysis
• Ezoic Analytics: User experience optimization

2.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization.

• Remembering your language preferences
• Saving theme settings
• Remembering visited pages

2.4 Targeting and Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to display relevant advertisements based on your interests and limit ad frequency.

• Google AdSense: Displaying personalized ads
• Ezoic Advertising: Optimizing ad delivery
• Remarketing cookies

3. Third-Party Cookies

Our website uses third-party services that may set their own cookies:

3.1 Google Services

• Google Analytics: _ga, _gid, _gat
• Google AdSense: DoubleClick advertising cookies

Google Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

3.2 Ezoic Services

• Website optimization cookies
• Ad delivery cookies
• User experience improvement cookies

Ezoic Privacy Policy: https://www.ezoic.com/privacy-policy/

3.3 Ahrefs Analytics

• Website performance analysis cookies

Ahrefs Privacy Policy: https://ahrefs.com/privacy-policy/

4. Cookie Consent Management

4.1 GDPR Compliance

We use Ezoic's TCF 2.2 compliant Consent Management Platform (CMP) to obtain your cookie consent.

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner where you can choose:

• Accept all cookies
• Customize your preferences
• Reject non-essential cookies

4.2 Managing Your Preferences

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:

• Click the Cookie Settings link at the bottom of the website
• Through your browser's cookie settings
• Clearing all cookies in your browser

5. Cookie Lifespan

5.1 Session Cookies

These cookies are automatically deleted when you close your browser.

5.2 Persistent Cookies

These cookies remain on your device until their expiration date. Typical expiration periods are:

• Analytics cookies: 2 years
• Advertising cookies: 30 days to 1 year
• Functional cookies: 1 year

6. How to Manage Cookies

6.1 Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to:

• View stored cookies
• Delete specific cookies
• Block third-party cookies
• Block all cookies

6.2 Browser-Specific Instructions

6.3 Mobile Devices

Mobile browsers typically have the same cookie management options as desktop browsers.

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable cookies, some website features may be affected:

• Personalized settings may not be saved
• Some features may not work properly
• Advertisements may be less relevant
• Website performance may be affected

8. Cookies and Privacy

We are committed to protecting your privacy. We:

• Do not store sensitive personal information in cookies
• Use encryption technology to protect cookie data
• Regularly review and update cookie practices
• Comply with all applicable privacy regulations

9. Updates and Changes

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically. When significant changes occur, we will post a notice on our website.

We recommend reviewing this policy regularly to stay informed about the latest information.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us: