The Privacy Policy explains the principles when it comes to the collection, processing, and storage of your information. This policy specifically explains how I (sanuja.com), my partners, and users of my services deploy cookies.
Please note this website is not EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) or other privacy regulations complaint. By continuing to use this site, you accept the use of cookies. Here I have provided you (user) with as much information as possible to make an informed decision.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small pieces of data, stored in text files, that are stored on your computer or other device when websites are loaded in a browser. They are widely used to “remember” you and your preferences, either for a single visit (through a “session cookie”) or for multiple repeat visits (using a “persistent cookie”). They ensure a consistent and efficient experience for visitors, and perform essential functions such as allowing users to register and remain logged in. Cookies may be set by the site that you are visiting (known as “first party cookies”), or by third parties, such as those who serve content or provide advertising or analytics services on the website (“third party cookies”).
What are web beacons?
Both websites and HTML emails may also contain other tracking technologies such as “web beacons” or “pixels.” These are typically small transparent images that provide us with statistics, for similar purposes as cookies which helps me understand what content is effective, for example by counting the number of users who have visited these pages, and to understand usage patterns. They are often used in conjunction with cookies, though they are not stored on your computer in the same way. As a result, if you disable cookies, web beacons may still load, but their functionality will be restricted. This website, or my third party partners, may tie the information gathered by web beacons to the other information we collect about you.
Use cookies
We use cookies for a number of different purposes. Some cookies are necessary for technical reasons; some enable a personalized experience for both visitors and registered users; and some allow the display of advertising from selected third party networks. Some of these cookies may be set when a page is loaded, or when a visitor takes a particular action (clicking the “like” or “follow” button on a post, for example).
Examples
Below are examples of the cookies set by sanuja.com and its affiliated websites, with explanations of their purpose. Please note that this is not an exhaustive list, but rather aims to be representative. Information about cookies that may be set by third parties, such as my ads partners, is below.
| Cookie | Type | Duration | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| __utma | Performance | 2 years | This cookie is set by Google Analytics and is used to distinguish users and sessions. The cookie is created when the JavaScript library executes and there are no existing __utma cookies. The cookie is updated every time data is sent to Google Analytics. |
| __utmb | Performance | 30 minutes | The cookie is set by Google Analytics. The cookie is used to determine new sessions/visits. The cookie is created when the JavaScript library executes and there are no existing __utma cookies. The cookie is updated every time data is sent to Google Analytics. |
| __utmc | Performance | The cookie is set by Google Analytics and is deleted when the user closes the browser. The cookie is not used by ga.js. The cookie is used to enable interoperability with urchin.js which is an older version of Google analytics and used in conjunction with the __utmb cookie to determine new sessions/visits. | |
| __utmt | Performance | 10 minutes | The cookie is set by Google Analytics and is used to throttle request rate. |
| __utmz | Performance | 5 months | This cookie is set by Google analytics and is used to store the traffic source or campaign through which the visitor reached your site. |
| _ga | Analytics | 2 years | This cookie is installed by Google Analytics. The cookie is used to calculate visitor, session, campaign data and keep track of site usage for the site's analytics report. The cookies store information anonymously and assign a randomly generated number to identify unique visitors. |
| _gat_gtag_UA_*_1 | Analytics | 1 minute | Google uses this cookie to distinguish users. |
| _gid | Analytics | 1 day | This cookie is installed by Google Analytics. The cookie is used to store information of how visitors use a website and helps in creating an analytics report of how the website is doing. The data collected including the number visitors, the source where they have come from, and the pages visited in an anonymous form. |
| 1P_JAR | Advertisement | 4 weeks | This cookie is used to stores information about how the user uses the website, recent searches or any other interactions with advertisements before visiting the website. This information is used to provide the users with personalized advertisments. |
| IDE | Advertisement | t year | Used by Google DoubleClick and stores information about how the user uses the website and any other advertisement before visiting the website. This is used to present users with ads that are relevant to them according to the user profile. |
| NID | Advertisement | 5 months | This cookie is used to a profile based on user's interest and display personalized ads to the users. |
| quads_browser_width | Stores browser width. |
Can I disable them?
No, you cannot disable the cookies and beacons on this website from the server side. I have posted several messages on both desktop and mobile versions of this website on the use of cookies. If you disagree, please exit this website immediately. You may contact me with requests for deletion of personal data. Please note this website is not EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) or other privacy regulations complaint. By continuing to use this site, you accept the use of cookies. I will not intentionally share any personal or identifiable information with a third party for nefarious purposes. However, you may delete and block cookies from user end via browser settings. Please refer to the following instructions.
Delete and Block Cookies
Most web browsers allow some control of most cookies through the browser settings. However, if you use your browser settings to block all cookies (including essential cookies), you may not be able to access all or parts of the Sites and some Site features will not function properly. Unless you have adjusted your browser setting so that it will refuse cookies, our system will issue cookies as soon as you visit the Sites.
The browser settings for changing your cookies settings are usually found in the ‘options’ or ‘preferences’ menu of your internet browser. In order to understand these settings, the following links may be helpful. Otherwise you should use the ‘Help’ option in your internet browser for more details.
- Cookie settings in Chrome
- Cookie settings in Firefox
- Cookie settings in Internet Explorer
- Cookie settings in Microsoft Edge
- Cookie settings in Safari
Update log:15-July-2020