Cookie Policy
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, improve efficiency, and provide information to website owners.
Cookies can be session cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or persistent cookies (which remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them). They can be set by the website you are visiting ("first-party cookies") or by third-party services operating on that site ("third-party cookies").
Similar technologies — such as web beacons, pixel tags, and local storage — function in a comparable way and are also covered by this Cookie Policy.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies on thedailypractical.com for the following purposes:
- To ensure the Site functions correctly and securely
- To display personalised advertisements through Google AdSense
- To measure and analyse site traffic and reader behaviour via Google Analytics
- To remember your preferences where applicable
- To detect and prevent fraud and abuse
- To comply with legal obligations around consent management
Types of Cookies We Use
| Category | Cookie Name / Source | Purpose | Duration | Consent? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essential | Blogger session cookies | Core site functionality, security, and navigation. Cannot be disabled without breaking the Site. | Session | Not required |
| Functional | Preference cookies | Remember user settings and preferences to improve experience on return visits. | Up to 1 year | Required (EU/EEA) |
| Analytics | _ga, _gid, _gat (Google Analytics) | Collect anonymised data on how visitors use the Site — pages visited, time spent, traffic sources. | Up to 2 years | Required (EU/EEA) |
| Advertising | Google AdSense, DoubleClick, IDE | Serve personalised ads based on your browsing history on this and other sites. Enable frequency capping and conversion tracking. | Up to 2 years | Required (EU/EEA) |
The above list is representative. The exact cookies placed on your device may vary depending on your location, browser, and the pages you visit. Third-party cookies are subject to change by those third parties without notice to us.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on this Site are placed by third-party services we use. We do not control these cookies — they are governed by the privacy and cookie policies of those third parties. The main third-party cookie providers on our Site are:
Google AdSense
Google AdSense uses cookies to serve advertisements on our Site based on your prior visits to our Site and other websites. Google's advertising cookies enable it and its partners to serve ads based on your interests. You can learn more at Google's Advertising Policy.
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how our Site is used. Google Analytics sets cookies that collect information in an anonymised form, including the number of visitors, where visitors have come from, and the pages they visited. See Google's Privacy Policy for full details.
Google Blogger
Our Site is hosted on Google's Blogger platform. Blogger may set its own cookies as part of its hosting and commenting functionality. These are governed by Google's Privacy Policy.
Social Media Plugins
If you click on social media share buttons or links on our Site (e.g., Facebook, X/Twitter, YouTube), those platforms may set their own cookies. These are subject to the respective platform's cookie and privacy policies.
Managing & Opting Out
You have several options to control or limit cookie use on your device:
Most browsers let you block, delete, or be notified about cookies. Note that blocking essential cookies will affect Site functionality.
Chrome · Firefox · SafariOpt out of personalised Google advertising while still seeing generic ads.
adssettings.google.com →Opt out of interest-based advertising from multiple ad networks via the DAA opt-out tool.
optout.aboutads.info →Opt out of targeted advertising from Network Advertising Initiative member companies.
optout.networkadvertising.org →Install Google's browser add-on to prevent your data being used by Google Analytics.
tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout →EU residents can use the European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out tool.
youronlinechoices.eu →Please note: Opting out of advertising cookies does not mean you will stop seeing ads — you will still see advertisements, but they will be less relevant to your interests. Opting out of analytics cookies means we will not be able to improve our Site based on your usage patterns.
Cookie Consent & GDPR
Under the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the ePrivacy Directive, we are required to obtain your prior informed consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device if you are located in the EU/EEA.
- Essential cookies are placed on the basis of our legitimate interest in operating the Site and do not require your consent.
- Non-essential cookies (advertising and analytics) are only placed after you provide consent through our cookie consent mechanism, where this is technically implemented.
- You may withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your browser cookie settings or using the opt-out tools listed in Section 05.
- For California residents, your rights regarding cookies and data sharing are described in our Privacy Policy under the CCPA/CPRA section.
Our Site is hosted on Google Blogger, which manages some aspects of cookie consent infrastructure. For full details on how Google handles consent for its services, see Google's Privacy Policy.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, or our use of cookies. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.
We encourage you to review this page periodically. Your continued use of this Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Cookie Policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
The Daily Practical
thedailypractical.com
📧 Email: support@thedailypractical.com
Use subject line: "Cookie Policy Query"
We aim to respond within 2 business days.
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