Cookie Policy for Night Owl Stories
Last Updated: October 10th 2024
At Night Owl Stories, we use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience on our website nightowlstories.net. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your choices regarding their use. By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help the website remember your preferences (like login information, language, and other settings) and provide a more personalized and efficient browsing experience.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following types of cookies on our website:
Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions made by you, such as logging in or filling in forms. Without these cookies, some parts of the website may not function properly.
Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often and if users receive error messages. These cookies do not collect information that identifies a visitor; all data collected is aggregated and anonymous. They are used only to improve how the website works.
Functional Cookies: These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your username, language, or region) and provide enhanced, more personalized features. The information collected by these cookies may be anonymized and they cannot track your browsing activity on other websites.
Targeting/Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver ads that are more relevant to you and your interests. They may be set by us or third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages. These cookies remember that you have visited our website, and this information may be shared with other organizations, such as advertisers. They help us understand your preferences and show ads that may interest you.
3. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
To remember your preferences and personalize your experience on our website.
To analyze traffic and user behavior on our website to improve functionality and performance.
To provide you with relevant advertising and marketing content, based on your browsing habits.
4. Third-Party Cookies
In some cases, we use third-party cookies provided by trusted partners. These third parties may use cookies to collect information about your online activities over time and across different websites. For example:
Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand how users interact with our website and improve our services. Google Analytics cookies collect information anonymously, including the number of visitors to the site, where visitors have come from, and the pages they visited.
Please note that we do not have access to or control over the cookies that third parties use. You should consult the privacy policies of these third-party providers for more information.
5. Managing Cookies
You have the right to accept or reject cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer. If you choose to disable cookies, some parts of our website may not function correctly.
To manage your cookie preferences, you can:
Adjust your browser settings to block cookies or alert you when cookies are being set.
Visit your browser’s help menu for detailed instructions on how to disable cookies.
Use tools like the Your Online Choices site (https://www.youronlinechoices.com/) to manage your online behavioral advertising preferences.
6. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, regulatory, or operational reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page, and we encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns regarding our Cookie Policy, please contact us at:
Night Owl Stories
Email: gdpr@nightowlstories.net
Website: nightowlstories.net