Cookie Policy

1. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser. They help websites function, remember preferences, analyze usage, and deliver ads that are more relevant to you. Similar technologies (such as local storage, pixels, and device identifiers) may also be used for these purposes.

2. How we use cookies

• Essential – required for core functionality and security.
• Preferences – remember choices such as language, theme, or layout.
• Analytics – measure traffic and performance (e.g., Google Analytics).
• Advertising – deliver, personalize, and measure ads (e.g., Google AdSense).
• A/B testing – run experiments and keep you on a consistent page version.

3. Cookies we use (examples)

Cookie names may vary by browser/device. Examples include:

• Essential: session cookies that keep you logged in or remember consent choices.
• Preferences: cookies that store language, color scheme, or layout selection.
• Analytics (Google Analytics): _ga, _ga_*, _gid – used to distinguish users and sessions (with IP anonymization where required).
• Advertising (Google AdSense/Marketing): _gcl_au, IDE, ANID, NID – used to serve and measure ads, prevent fraud, and (where consented) personalize ads.
• A/B testing: experiment/variant cookies that remember which version (A, B, etc.) you see.

4. Retention periods

Cookies can be:

• Session – erased when you close your browser.
• Persistent – stored until they expire or you delete them (often from 24 hours up to 24 months, depending on purpose).

Analytics data may be retained (aggregated or anonymized) for up to 26 months. Advertising identifiers may persist per provider settings and your consent choices.

5. Your choices (consent & control)

• On first visit, you can accept, reject, or manage non-essential cookies via our banner.
• You can change your choice anytime via the banner link in our footer.
• You can also block or delete cookies in your browser settings (see Section 8).

6. Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our Site. Where required, IP anonymization and consent settings are applied. You can opt out using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. Learn more in Google’s Privacy Policy.

7. Google AdSense & ads

We use Google AdSense to show ads. Google may use cookies or device identifiers to deliver personalized ads (based on your activity) or non-personalized ads (contextual). You can manage ad personalization in your Google Ad Settings and learn how Google uses data on partner sites here.

In the EEA/UK, ads are served according to your consent choices; if you reject ad cookies, you may still see ads, but they will be non-personalized.

8. Managing cookies in your browser

Most browsers let you control cookies. You can typically:

• Block third-party cookies
• Clear existing cookies and site data
• Set permissions per site
• Use private/incognito mode

Guides are available from your browser provider (e.g., Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge).

9. A/B testing cookies

We run controlled experiments to improve the Site. A small cookie assigns you to a variant and keeps that choice for the duration of the test. These cookies don’t store personally identifiable information.

10. “Do Not Sell or Share” (US residents)

If you are a California resident (CPRA), you may have the right to opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising. Use our preference banner or visit Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information to adjust your settings.

11. Updates to this Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.

12. Contact

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or your choices, contact us at: conact@kickhustle.com.