What is a Cookie?
A cookie is a small text file that websites store in your browser. Cookies keep your session active, remember your preferences, measure how the site is used and help show ads relevant to your interests. A cookie alone does not directly reveal your identity.
Cookie Categories We Use
| Category | Purpose | Typical Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Session management, security validation and form submission. The site cannot work properly without them. | Session |
| Preference | Remembering your theme (light/dark) and language choice. | 6-12 months |
| Analytics | Anonymous measurement of page views and visit statistics (e.g. Google Analytics). | 1-24 months |
| Advertising | Interest-based ads served by third-party vendors (e.g. Google AdSense) and ad performance measurement. | 1-13 months |
Third-Party Cookies
The following services may set their own cookies through our site and are governed by their own privacy policies:
- Google AdSense / DoubleClick: Interest-based ad serving. You can disable personalized ads at Google Ads Settings.
- Google Analytics: Anonymous visit statistics.
- Social media embeds: Videos or posts embedded in articles (e.g. YouTube, X) may load their own cookies.
For third-party advertising cookies in general, you can use the collective opt-out tool at www.aboutads.info.
Managing Cookies
You can delete or block cookies, or choose to be warned before one is set, from your browser settings:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Third-party cookies
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
Disabling essential cookies may prevent features such as commenting and preference saving from working.
Changes
The cookies and vendors in use may change over time; this page is updated to reflect the current list.
Contact
For questions about this policy, write to info@pawdraft.com.