Cookie Policy

Last updated: December 4, 2024

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to the website owners.

Cookies allow a website to recognize your device and remember information about your visit, such as your preferences and settings. This helps improve your browsing experience and allows us to provide you with relevant content.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, access to secure areas, and remembering your cookie consent preferences. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

Cookie NamePurposeDuration
cookie-consentStores your cookie consent preferences1 year
session_idMaintains your session stateSession

2.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve the website and your browsing experience.

Cookie NamePurposeDuration
_gaGoogle Analytics - Distinguishes users2 years
_ga_*Google Analytics - Maintains session state2 years
_gidGoogle Analytics - Distinguishes users24 hours

2.3 Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

Cookie NamePurposeDuration
__gadsGoogle AdSense - Ad serving2 years
__gpiGoogle AdSense - Publisher interests2 years
DSIDGoogle - Ad personalization2 weeks
IDEGoogle DoubleClick - Ad targeting1 year

2.4 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences, language settings, and region. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we use.

3. Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics, deliver advertisements, and provide other services:

  • Google Analytics: Helps us understand how visitors use our site
  • Google AdSense: Delivers personalized advertisements
  • Google Tag Manager: Manages tracking scripts and tags
  • Vercel Analytics: Provides website performance insights

4. How to Manage Cookies

You can control and manage cookies in various ways. Please note that removing or blocking cookies may impact your user experience and some functionality may no longer be available.

4.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these settings in the "Options" or "Preferences" menu of your browser:

4.2 Opt-Out of Interest-Based Advertising

You can opt out of interest-based advertising from participating companies through:

4.3 Our Cookie Consent Tool

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept all cookies or only essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting our site.

5. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that sends a signal to websites you visit indicating you do not want to be tracked. Our website does not currently respond to DNT signals. However, you can still manage your cookie preferences using the methods described above.

6. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. We will post any changes on this page and update the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:

TelecomInsider

Email: privacy@telecominsider.com

Address: 123 Tech Boulevard, Suite 456, San Francisco, CA 94105

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