This cookie policy applies to the content published on XO, Frankee (“we”, “us”, or “our”). By using our blog, you agree to the terms of this cookie policy.
What Are Cookies and How They Work
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your browser or device when you visit a website. They are used to store and retrieve information about your preferences, behavior, and other data. Other tracking technologies include web beacons, pixels, tags, and scripts that are used to collect and track information about your online activity.
We use cookies and other tracking technologies on our blog for the following purposes:
- To enable certain features and functions of our blog, such as remembering your name and email address when you leave a comment, or your subscription status when you access our blog.
- To analyze our blog traffic and performance, such as how many visitors we have, where they come from, what pages they visit, how long they stay, and what actions they take on our blog.
- To improve our blog functionality and user experience, such as optimizing our blog layout, design, content, and features.
What Types of Cookies We Use and Why
We use different types of cookies on our blog, depending on their purpose and duration. Some cookies are essential for our blog to work properly, while others are optional and depend on your consent. Here are the types of cookies we use and why:
- Essential cookies: These cookies are necessary for our blog to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to your actions on our blog, such as logging in, leaving a comment, or filling a form. These cookies do not store any personal information and are deleted when you close your browser.
- Performance and functionality cookies: These cookies allow us to enhance the performance and functionality of our blog, such as remembering your preferences, settings, or language. They also help us to provide you with a better user experience, such as loading faster or displaying personalized content. These cookies may collect some personal information, such as your IP address or device type, but they do not track your browsing activity on other websites. These cookies are optional and depend on your consent. They are usually persistent and remain on your device until you delete them or they expire.
- Analytics and customization cookies: These cookies help us to understand how our blog is being used and how we can improve it. They collect and analyze information about our blog traffic and performance, such as the number of visitors, the sources of traffic, the pages visited, the duration of visits, and the actions taken on our blog. They also help us to customize our blog content and features according to your interests and preferences. These cookies may collect some personal information, such as your IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, referral source, and other device identifiers. They may also use third-party services, such as Google Analytics or Statcounter, to process and store the data. These cookies are optional and depend on your consent. They are usually persistent and remain on your device until you delete them or they expire.
- Advertising cookies: These cookies are used to deliver relevant and personalized ads to you, based on your browsing behavior and preferences. They also help us to measure the effectiveness and reach of our ads. They may use third-party services, such as Google Adsense, to display and manage the ads. These cookies may collect some personal information, such as your IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, referral source, and other device identifiers. They may also track your browsing activity on other websites and share the data with other advertisers and networks. These cookies are optional and depend on your consent. They are usually persistent and remain on your device until you delete them or they expire.
- Social networking cookies: These cookies are used to enable you to share our blog content on social media platforms, such as Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. They may also allow you to log in to our blog using your social media accounts. They may use third-party services, such as Facebook Pixel, to collect and process the data. These cookies may collect some personal information, such as your name, email address, profile picture, and social media ID. They may also track your browsing activity on other websites and share the data with other social media platforms and networks. These cookies are optional and depend on your consent. They are usually persistent and remain on your device until you delete them or they expire.
How We Obtain Consent From You for Using Cookies
We obtain your consent for using cookies on our blog by displaying a cookie banner or pop-up when you first visit our blog. The cookie banner or pop-up informs you about the types of cookies we use and why, and asks you to accept or reject them. You can also change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking on the cookie settings button on our blog.
We use a cookie consent tool to manage your cookie preferences and store your consent. The cookie consent tool uses a cookie to remember your choices and apply them to our blog. The cookie consent tool cookie is essential and does not store any personal information. It is persistent and remains on your device until you delete it or it expires.
How You Can Manage Your Cookie Preferences or Opt Out of Cookies
You can manage your cookie preferences or opt out of cookies by changing your browser settings or using third-party tools. However, please note that some cookies are essential for our blog to work properly, and disabling them may affect your blog experience or functionality.
Here are some ways you can manage your cookie preferences or opt out of cookies:
- Change your browser settings: You can change your browser settings to block, delete, or limit the use of cookies on your device. You can also enable the “do not track” feature on your browser to prevent websites from tracking your online activity. However, please note that different browsers have different methods and options for managing cookies, and some browsers may not support all types of cookies. For more information on how to manage cookies on your browser, please visit the following links:
- Chrome: [https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647]
- Firefox: [https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/cookies-information-websites-store-on-your-computer]
- Safari: [https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201265]
- Edge: [https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/microsoft-edge-browsing-data-and-privacy-bb8174ba-9d73-dcf2-9b4a-c582b4e640dd]
- Internet Explorer: [https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/delete-and-manage-cookies-168dab11-0753-043d-7c16-ede5947fc64d]
- Use third-party tools: You can use third-party tools, such as browser extensions, plugins, or applications, to manage or opt out of cookies on your device. Some examples of third-party tools are:
- Ghostery: [https://www.ghostery.com/]
- Privacy Badger: [https://privacybadger.org/]
- AdBlock Plus: [https://adblockplus.org/]
Opt out of specific cookies: You can opt out of specific cookies or services that use cookies on your device by visiting their websites and following their instructions. Some examples of websites that allow you to opt out of cookies are:
- Google Analytics: [https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout]
- Statcounter: [https://statcounter.com/about/set-refusal-cookie/]
- Google Adsense: [https://www.google.com/settings/ads]
- Facebook Pixel: [https://www.facebook.com/help/568137493302217]
How We Update Our Cookie Policy and Notify You of Any Changes
We may update our cookie policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, or laws and regulations. We will notify you of any material changes by posting a notice on our blog or by sending you an email. The date at the bottom of this cookie policy indicates when it was last updated. Your continued use of our blog after we make changes indicates that you accept and agree to the updated cookie policy.
Last updated: December 31, 2023.
