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Cookie Policy

This policy explains how and why we use cookies on phodlarnghod.world, your choices, and how US state privacy rights (including "Do Not Sell or Share") apply. Last updated:

Cookie Policy

Last updated:

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are used to make websites function, to improve efficiency, and to provide information to site owners. Cookies may be "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent" cookies (stored until they expire or you delete them). We also use similar technologies, such as web beacons and local storage, which we refer to collectively as "cookies" in this policy.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are required for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are typically set in response to actions you take, such as setting cookie preferences or filling in a form. You can set your browser to block them, but parts of the site may not work.

Analytics Cookies

These cookies allow us to count visits and understand how visitors move around the website. The information they collect is aggregated and used to improve the Site. If you do not allow these cookies, we will not know when you visited the Site.

Marketing Cookies

These cookies may be set by advertising partners to measure the effectiveness of marketing efforts and to provide more relevant content. They do not directly store personally identifying data but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. Under US state privacy laws, disabling these cookies acts as your "Do Not Sell or Share" preference (see Section 6).

3. Cookie Details

Name Category Purpose Duration
cookie_consent Strictly Necessary Stores your cookie consent preferences (localStorage). Until cleared
_ga Analytics Distinguishes unique users for analytics reporting. 2 years
_gid Analytics Stores and updates a unique value for each page visited. 24 hours
_gcl_au Marketing Used to measure the effectiveness of ad campaigns. 3 months

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies may be set by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control the setting of these cookies. Please refer to the relevant third-party privacy and cookie policies for more information:

  • Google Analytics — for website usage analysis.
  • Font providers (Google Fonts) — for loading web fonts; Google Fonts may log the requesting IP address. No personal cookie is set.
  • CDN providers (Cloudflare CDN) — for delivering Font Awesome icons efficiently.

5. Managing and Disabling Cookies

You can control and manage cookies in several ways:

  • Cookie banner: Use the preferences panel in our cookie consent banner to enable or disable analytics and marketing cookies at any time.
  • Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or delete existing ones. Refer to your browser's help documentation for instructions.
  • Opt-out tools: For analytics, you can use the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on available at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
  • Industry opt-outs: You may opt out of interest-based advertising through industry tools such as the Digital Advertising Alliance at optout.aboutads.info and the Network Advertising Initiative at optout.networkadvertising.org.

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of this website.

6. "Do Not Sell or Share" and Global Privacy Control

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (as amended by the CPRA) and similar state laws in Colorado, Connecticut, Virginia, Utah, Texas, Oregon, and Montana, you have the right to opt out of the "sale" of personal information and "sharing" for cross-context behavioral advertising.

As described in our Privacy Policy, we do not sell personal information for money and we do not share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising as those terms are defined under applicable state laws.

However, to exercise your preference at any time:

  • Open our cookie banner (clear browser storage for this site and reload) and disable Marketing Cookies; or
  • Email us at reply@phodlarnghod.world with the subject line "Do Not Sell or Share."

Global Privacy Control (GPC). We recognize the GPC browser signal as a valid opt-out preference signal. When we detect a GPC signal, we treat it as a request to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information for that browser or device.