This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, which cookies TheAnonyViewer.com uses, and how you can control them. By using our Site, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) by a website. They allow the website to recognise your device on subsequent visits and remember your preferences or actions. Cookies are widely used to make websites work efficiently and to provide information to the website owners.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
2.1 Essential / Session Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the basic operation of the Site (e.g., form handling, CSRF security tokens). They are session-based and deleted when you close your browser. Without these, the Site cannot function correctly.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|
| XSRF-TOKEN | Cross-site request forgery protection | Session |
| laravel_session | Maintains user session state | Session |
2.2 Analytics Cookies
We may use Google Analytics (GA4) to collect anonymous, aggregated data about how visitors use our Site. These cookies help us understand traffic patterns and improve the service.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics (GA4) | Maintains session state | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users (24 hr) | 24 hours |
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
2.3 Advertising Cookies (Google AdSense)
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on this Site. Google AdSense is operated by Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA.
Google AdSense and its partners use cookies, including the DoubleClick DART cookie, to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to this Site and other sites across the Internet. The DART cookie enables Google to serve relevant ads based on your browsing history.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| IDE | DoubleClick (Google) | Interest-based ad targeting (DART cookie) | 1 year |
| test_cookie | DoubleClick (Google) | Checks if browser accepts cookies | 15 minutes |
| DSID | DoubleClick (Google) | Identifies a signed-in Google user to prevent showing ads already seen | 2 weeks |
| __gads / __gpi | Google AdSense | Ad serving frequency and fraud prevention | 13 months |
Third-party vendors and ad networks, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to this website or other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to users based on their visit to our sites and/or other sites on the Internet.
3. How to Control Cookies
You have several options to control or limit how cookies are used:
- Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or delete existing ones. See your browser's help documentation for instructions.
- Opt out of personalised Google advertising: Visit https://optout.aboutads.info or Google Ads Settings.
- Network Advertising Initiative opt-out: Visit https://optout.networkadvertising.org.
- Google Analytics opt-out: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of this Site and other websites you visit.
4. GDPR — EU/EEA Users
If you are located in the European Union or European Economic Area, you have the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict the processing of your personal data. You also have the right to object to processing and to data portability. For advertising cookies, your consent is required under the GDPR. You can withdraw your consent at any time using the opt-out links above or by adjusting your browser settings.
5. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
6. Contact
If you have questions about our use of cookies:
Email: theanonyviewer@gmail.com