Cookies Policy

Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. We want to be transparent about the types of cookies we use and how they are employed on our site.

If you leave a comment on our site you may opt-in to saving your name, email address and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year.

If you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.

When you log in, we will also set up several cookies to save your login information and your screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me”, your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed.

If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you just edited. It expires after 1 day.

No Tracking Cookies

We do not use tracking cookies such as Google Analytics or other tracking mechanisms that monitor your online behavior across different websites. We respect your privacy and do not engage in the collection of personal information for the purpose of tracking your online activities.

Traffic Monitoring Without Tracking Cookies

While we monitor website traffic to understand how our site is used and to improve its content and functionality, we do so without the use of tracking cookies. Our traffic monitoring is designed to analyze general patterns and trends without identifying individual users.

Third-Party Cookies

Please be aware that our website may contain content and advertisements from third-party advertisers and sponsors. These third parties may use cookies to collect data and deliver personalized advertisements. We do not have control over these cookies, and their use is governed by the privacy policies of the respective third parties.

Functional Cookies

The only cookies we use are functional cookies, which are necessary for the proper functioning of our website. These cookies may include session cookies that are deleted after your session ends or other cookies that enable specific features or preferences.

Disabling Cookies in Google Chrome and Other Browsers

While cookies can be useful for various purposes, some users may want to disable them for privacy or security reasons. You can easily disable cookies in popular web browsers like Google Chrome. Here’s how:

Google Chrome:

  1. Open Chrome: Launch the Google Chrome browser on your computer.
  2. Access Settings: Click on the three-dot menu icon in the top-right corner of the browser window to open the menu. From the dropdown, select “Settings.”
  3. Navigate to Privacy and Security: In the Settings tab, scroll down to the “Privacy and security” section on the left sidebar.
  4. Cookies and Other Site Data: Under the “Privacy and security” section, click on “Cookies and other site data.”
  5. Disable Cookies: To disable cookies, toggle the switch next to “Allow sites to save and read cookie data (recommended)” to the off position. This will prevent websites from saving cookies on your device.
  6. Additional Settings (Optional): You can also further customize your cookie settings by clicking on “See all cookies and site data.” Here, you can block specific cookies or manage exceptions.

Other Browsers:

If you are using a different web browser, the process to disable cookies may vary slightly. Here are instructions for some common browsers:

Remember that disabling cookies may affect your browsing experience on some websites, as they rely on cookies for various features. You can always re-enable cookies or manage them on a per-site basis as needed.