Last updated: 1st September, 2025
1) What are cookies?
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2) How we use cookies
FindSanity.blog (“we”, “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies to:
- Ensure the site works (security, load balancing, basic features).
- Measure usage so we can improve content and performance.
- Show advertising and measure/limit ad frequency via Google AdSense.
3) Cookies we set or that may be set when you visit
A. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These are essential for the site to function (e.g., remembering basic settings, preventing abuse). You can block them in your browser, but parts of the site may not work.
B. Analytics (Google Analytics 4)
We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to understand how visitors use our site (pages viewed, time on page, device type, approximate location, etc.). GA4 may set cookies such as:
_ga(up to 2 years): used to distinguish users._ga_<container-id>(up to 2 years): used to persist session state.
We use these insights to improve content and user experience. You can opt out (see Section 6).
C. Advertising (Google AdSense)
We display ads via Google AdSense. AdSense and related Google ad products use cookies to deliver and measure ads, limit how often you see an ad, detect fraud/abuse, and (where permitted) personalize ads based on your activity. Examples include:
_gads: enables sites to show Google ads and measure interactions.- Other Google ad cookies may also be set depending on your region and consent choices.
If you turn off personalized ads, you’ll still see ads—just less relevant to your interests.
4) Your consent (EEA/UK/CH and where required)
If you access our site from the European Economic Area, the UK, Switzerland, or other regions where consent is required, we request your consent before setting non-essential cookies (e.g., analytics and advertising). You can change or withdraw your consent at any time via the cookie banner or preferences link (where available).
5) Managing cookies in your browser
Most browsers let you block, delete, or control cookies (including third-party cookies). You can typically find these settings under Privacy & Security in your browser’s options. Instructions vary by browser and device.
6) Analytics and ads controls
- Google Analytics: You can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on to prevent your data from being used by Google Analytics.
- Google Ads personalization: Manage your ad settings (including turning off personalized ads) via Google’s My Ad Center.
7) Third-party cookies
Third parties (e.g., Google) may set cookies when their content (ads, analytics scripts) is served on our pages. We do not control those cookies directly. Please review the third party’s policies for details about their cookies and how to manage them.
8) Updates to this policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, or our practices. We’ll post any changes on this page and update the “Last updated” date above.
9) Contact us
If you have questions about this Cookies Policy, please contact: hello@findsanity.blog.
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