This Cookie Policy explains how Trivialism uses cookies and similar technologies on our web platform. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, provide information to site owners, and enable certain features.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function and do not require consent.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
session_id | Maintains your login session | Session |
csrf_token | Prevents cross-site request forgery | Session |
cookie_consent | Stores your cookie preferences | 1 year |
2.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization. Consent required.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
lang | Language preference | 1 year |
theme | Dark/light mode preference | 1 year |
audio_pref | Sound and music settings | 1 year |
2.3 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the website. Consent required.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
_ga | Google Analytics — distinguishes users | 2 years |
_ga_* | Google Analytics — maintains session state | 2 years |
2.4 Advertising/Targeting Cookies
We use Google AdSense to display advertising on our web platform. Google and its third-party vendors use cookies and similar technologies to serve and measure ads, including personalized ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. These are non-essential cookies and, where required by law, are set only after you provide consent through our cookie banner.
| Cookie / Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
__gads, __gpi (Google AdSense) | Serve, measure, and cap the frequency of ads; help detect fraud | Up to 13 months |
| Third-party ad vendors | Ad selection, delivery, and measurement by Google's certified partners | Varies |
| Infolinks and its ad partners | Deliver and measure in-text ads chosen from the words on the page. Loaded only after you turn on Marketing & Personalisation. | Varies |
| TrafficStars and its ad partners | Deliver and measure display ads on our blog, Photo of the Day and quiz archive. Loaded only after you turn on Marketing & Personalisation. | Varies |
You can opt out of personalized advertising in your Google Ad Settings, opt out of many third-party vendors at aboutads.info (US) and Your Online Choices (EU), or withdraw consent at any time via "Cookie Settings". For details on how Google uses cookies in advertising, see Google's advertising technologies.
3. Consent
3.1 EU/UK Users
In accordance with the EU ePrivacy Directive and GDPR (and UK PECR and UK GDPR), we request your consent before placing non-essential cookies. You can manage your preferences at any time through our cookie consent banner or the link in the footer.
3.2 US Users (California)
Under the CCPA/CPRA, we honor the Global Privacy Control (GPC) signal as a valid opt-out of the sharing of personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising. You can also opt out via the "Do Not Share My Personal Information" link in our footer.
4. How to Control Cookies
You can control cookies through:
- Our cookie consent banner: Presented on your first visit. Manage preferences at any time via "Cookie Settings" in the footer.
- Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies. Note that disabling essential cookies may impair the Service.
- Chrome: Settings › Privacy and Security › Cookies
- Firefox: Settings › Privacy & Security › Cookies
- Safari: Preferences › Privacy
- Edge: Settings › Cookies and site permissions
5. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are set by third-party services we use, including Google Analytics (analytics), and Google AdSense, Infolinks, TrafficStars and their ad partners (advertising). These third parties have their own privacy policies governing their use of cookies.
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. We will notify you of changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last Updated" date.
7. Contact Us
Trivialism — Privacy Team
Email: [email protected]