Cookies Policy
This Cookies Policy explains how CookOrBit (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on cookorbit.com. This policy describes the types of cookies we use, why we use them, how third-party advertising networks (including Google AdSense and Ezoic) may use cookies and similar technologies, and your choices and legal rights under applicable privacy laws (GDPR, CCPA, LGPD).
What are cookies and similar technologies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. Similar technologies include local storage, web beacons/pixel tags, and device identifiers. They can store identifiers and settings and help recognize your device on return visits.
Why we use cookies
- Essential cookies: Required for site security, integrity, and basic functionality (e.g., session management, load balancing).
- Performance and analytics cookies: Measure site usage and performance to improve user experience (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Functional cookies: Remember user preferences and choices (e.g., language preferences).
- Advertising, targeting, and personalization cookies: Enable personalized ads, frequency capping, ad measurement, and audience segmentation. These are used by our ad partners such as Google AdSense and may also be used by Ezoic and other third parties.
Cookies we or our partners may set
The following examples illustrate common cookies that may be used on cookorbit.com. Cookie names and durations may change; the examples provide typical uses and retention periods.
- _ga (Google Analytics) — Purpose: distinguish users; Duration: 2 years.
- _gid (Google Analytics) — Purpose: distinguish users; Duration: 24 hours.
- _gat (Google Analytics) — Purpose: request throttling; Duration: 1 minute.
- IDE / ANID (Google/Ad network cookies) — Purpose: ad serving, targeting, conversion measurement; Duration: typically up to 1 year or longer (e.g., 390 days).
- Ezoic cookies — Purpose: ad testing, layout optimization, ad personalization; Duration: varies by cookie from session to multiple months.
- Session cookies — Purpose: maintain session state; Duration: session (deleted when you close your browser).
Third parties may set additional cookies when you visit our site. We do not control third-party cookie names or retention periods. For authoritative information, consult the third party’s privacy resources linked below.
How Google AdSense and other third parties use cookies
Third-party advertising networks, including Google AdSense and Ezoic, use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Serve and personalize ads based on your visits to this and other sites;
- Measure ad performance and conversion events;
- Create audience lists from site behavior for advertising;
- Limit how often you see the same ad (frequency capping);
- Collect device and browsing information such as IP address, browser type, and pages viewed.
For information about how Google uses data for ads and how to manage Google advertising settings, see: https://adssettings.google.com and https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads.
For information about how Ezoic uses data, see: https://www.ezoic.com/privacy-policy/.
Consent and lawful basis
Europe (GDPR): For users in the European Economic Area (EEA) and the UK, we rely on lawful bases as follows:
- Essential cookies: necessary for site operation and are processed on the basis of our legitimate interests.
- Non-essential cookies (analytics, advertising, personalization): processed on the basis of your consent. You may withdraw consent at any time; withdrawal does not affect processing prior to the withdrawal.
We provide a cookie consent mechanism on first visit to collect and record your choices. You can change or withdraw consent at any time as described below.
Your choices and how to manage cookies
- Cookie banner / preference center: Use the cookie controls presented on the site to accept, decline, or adjust preferences for non-essential cookies.
- Browser settings: Most browsers let you block or delete cookies. See your browser’s help for instructions (e.g., Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge).
- Opt-out tools:
- Google Ad Settings: https://adssettings.google.com
- Network Advertising Initiative: https://www.networkadvertising.org/choices/
- YourAdChoices: https://youradchoices.com/
- Ezoic privacy/opt-out resources: https://www.ezoic.com/privacy-policy/
Disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality and will reduce personalized content and ads.
GDPR — EU/EEA data subject rights
If you are located in the EU/EEA or the UK, you have the following rights in relation to personal data processed via cookies:
- Right of access to personal data;
- Right to rectification of inaccurate data;
- Right to erasure (right to be forgotten) subject to legal limits;
- Right to restriction of processing;
- Right to data portability where applicable;
- Right to object to processing (including profiling) based on legitimate interests;
- Right to withdraw consent at any time for processing based on consent;
- Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.
To exercise any GDPR rights, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within applicable statutory timeframes.
CCPA — California residents
If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) provides specific rights regarding your personal information collected through cookies, including:
- The right to know categories of personal information collected and the categories of sources and purposes for which personal information is used;
- The right to request deletion of personal information, subject to certain exceptions;
- The right to opt-out of the sale or sharing of personal information for targeted advertising;
- The right to non-discrimination for exercising CCPA rights.
Categories of personal information we may collect via cookies include identifiers (IP address, unique cookie ID), commercial information (browser interactions, ad interactions), internet or other electronic network activity information (pages visited, time spent), and inferred preferences for advertising purposes.
To opt-out of the sale or sharing of personal information for targeted advertising, you may:
- Use browser or device-level opt-outs (e.g., limit ad tracking);
- Visit industry opt-out resources listed above (Network Advertising Initiative, YourAdChoices);
- Submit a request by email to [email protected] with “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” in the subject line and providing sufficient information to verify your request.
We will respond to verified requests in accordance with CCPA deadlines.
LGPD — Brazil
Under Brazil’s Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados (LGPD), data subjects have rights similar to GDPR, including confirmation of processing, access, correction, anonymization or deletion, portability, information about shared processing, revocation of consent, and information about the legal basis for processing.
Where cookies collect personal data from users in Brazil, we process non-essential cookies only with your consent, and you may revoke consent at any time via the cookie controls or by contacting [email protected]. To exercise LGPD rights, contact us with details of your request and any needed verification information.
Data retention and security
Cookie data and associated personal data are retained only as long as necessary for the purposes described or as required by law. Retention periods vary by cookie and third-party provider. We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect cookie-related data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
Changes to this Cookies Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy to reflect changes in law, technology, or our cookie usage. The “last updated” date will be posted on the site. Continued use of the site after changes indicates acceptance of the updated policy unless you change your cookie preferences.
Contact
Questions, requests to exercise your rights, or other inquiries regarding this Cookies Policy may be sent to:
Email: [email protected]
Last updated: March 2026.
