Cookie Policy
Effective Date: January 1, 2025
Last Updated: January 1, 2025
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies:
- Persistent cookies: Remain on your device between browsing sessions
- Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
Essential Cookies
Required for the website to function properly. These cannot be disabled.
- Session management
- Security tokens
- User authentication
Functional Cookies
Enable enhanced functionality and personalization.
- Language preferences
- Region settings
- User preferences
Analytics Cookies
Help us understand how visitors interact with our website.
- Google Analytics (_ga, _gid, _gat)
- Page views and traffic sources
- User behavior and patterns
Advertising Cookies
Used to deliver relevant advertisements and track campaign performance.
- Google AdSense
- Personalized ads
- Ad frequency capping
3. Third-Party Cookies
We use services from third parties that may set cookies on your device:
Provider | Purpose | More Info |
---|---|---|
Google Analytics | Website analytics | Privacy Policy |
Google AdSense | Advertising | Ad Policy |
Cloudflare | Security & Performance | Privacy Policy |
4. Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in various ways:
Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to:
- View what cookies are stored
- Delete cookies individually or entirely
- Block third-party cookies
- Block all cookies from specific sites
- Block all cookies entirely
⚠️ Note: Blocking all cookies may impact the functionality of this and many other websites.
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5. Opt-Out Options
You can opt out of certain cookies:
- Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Google Ads: Google Ads Settings
- Network Advertising Initiative: NAI Opt-out
- Digital Advertising Alliance: DAA Opt-out
6. Do Not Track
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked. Currently, there is no universal standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals, and we do not currently respond to DNT signals.
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 will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Cookie Policy on this page.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Email: southwebservice@gmail.com
Data Protection Officer: southwebservice@gmail.com