1. Introduction to Cookies

At Curiosity Diaries, we believe in being clear and open about how we collect and use data related to you. In the spirit of transparency, this policy provides detailed information about how and when we use cookies on our Website.

2. How We Use Cookies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device to help the site provide a better user experience. We use cookies for several reasons explained below:

• Authentication & Security: We use cookies to keep you logged into your account. This prevents you from having to re-enter your credentials every time you navigate to a new page during your session.
• Personalization & Interests: To make your "Curiosity" journey more relevant, we use cookies to understand which blog categories interest you most. This allows us to highlight content that aligns with your specific tastes.
• Performance & Insights: We utilize Google Analytics to understand how our community interacts with our content. This helps us see which articles are popular and where we can improve our website's navigation. Note: This data is used solely to enhance website performance and is not used to identify you personally.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Our website uses both first-party cookies (set by us) and third-party cookies (set by our partners):

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function (e.g., login and security).
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and interest-based content filters.
• Analytical Cookies: Managed through Google Analytics to help us provide high-quality content based on general user engagement trends.

4. Your Control Over Cookies

We respect your privacy. You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can set or amend your web browser controls to accept or refuse cookies. If you choose to reject cookies, you may still use our website though your access to some functionality and areas may be restricted (such as staying logged in).

5. AdSense Compliance

In accordance with Google’s policies, we notify users that third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to your website or other websites. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.