Cookie Policy

What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device to help (retain your user preferences, store items in shopping carts, etc.) the site provide a better user experience. Although cookies are useful, many users prefer to disable cookies and you may choose to disable cookies on this site as well by consulting the Help section of your browser or their support website.

This Cookie Policy will list the cookies that will be set when you visit the site along with a short description of what the cookies are used for and their duration period. By continuing to use the website, you consent to the use of cookies.

Session Cookie
This is a cookie that contains a randomly generated number and is used for authentication when logging into the Dashboard. This cookie is integral to the security of your account when using the site and I strongly recommend that all moderators accept this cookie.
Duration: Expires at end of browsing session

Remember Me Cookie
This is a cookie that is set on a moderator’s request. It is used only when the “remember me” option is selected upon logging into the Dashboard. By accepting this cookie, it removes the need to enter your username and password on every visit to the Dashboard.
Duration: 5 years

Blocking Cookie
This is a cookie that is set on a user or moderator’s request. It is used only to prevent the user’s own visits from being recorded in the statistics for the website and prevent stats from being inflated during edits of articles.
Duration: 5 years

Analytics Cookie
This is a cookie that is used only to determine whether you are a first-time or returning visitor to the website and to estimate unique visits to the site. No personal information is stored in the cookie. You can refuse the cookie by going to the opt-out page at anytime.
Duration: 5 years

Advertiser Cookies
We use online advertising to fund the hosting of the website. We use third-party services to serve ads on the site and you may receive cookies from these third-party advertisers during your session. To opt-out of targeted/behavioural ads from Adsense, visit the Advertising – Privacy & Terms – Google page with that device and browser.
Duration: Varies. See Google.com.

Comment Cookies
This is a cookie that is set on a user’s request. It is used to save and then recall all your previously given information to use for future follow-up comments when you return with the same device.
Duration: 1 year