Cookie Settings
Last Updated: November 2025
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and understand how you interact with the site.
Types of Cookies We Use
1. Essential Cookies (Always Active)
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They cannot be disabled.
Purpose:
- Enable basic site functionality
- Remember your cookie preferences
- Ensure secure browsing
Duration: Session or up to 1 year
2. Analytics Cookies (Optional)
Provider: Google Analytics
Purpose:
- Understand how visitors use our Site
- Analyze traffic patterns and popular content
- Improve user experience and content quality
Information Collected:
- Pages viewed
- Time spent on site
- Browser and device type
- Geographic location (country/city level)
- Referral source
Duration: Up to 2 years
Opt-Out: You can disable analytics cookies below or install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
3. Advertising Cookies (Optional)
Provider: Google AdSense
Purpose:
- Display relevant advertisements
- Measure ad performance
- Prevent showing the same ad repeatedly
- Generate revenue to support free content
Information Collected:
- Browsing behavior on our Site and other websites
- Ad interactions and clicks
- Device and browser information
Duration: Up to 2 years
Opt-Out: You can disable advertising cookies below or manage your preferences at Google Ads Settings.
4. Social Media Cookies (Optional)
Providers: Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, LinkedIn (when you use sharing buttons)
Purpose:
- Enable content sharing on social media
- Track social interactions
- Provide personalized content
Duration: Varies by platform
Cookie Consent Manager
[Note: Here you would integrate an actual cookie consent tool. Below is the visual structure]
Your Cookie Preferences
☑️ Essential Cookies (Always Active)
Required for basic site functionality
☐ Analytics Cookies (Recommended)
Help us improve our content and user experience
Current Status: Enabled / Disabled
[Toggle Switch or Checkbox]
☐ Advertising Cookies (Optional)
Support free content through relevant ads
Current Status: Enabled / Disabled
[Toggle Switch or Checkbox]
☐ Social Media Cookies (Optional)
Enable content sharing on social platforms
Current Status: Enabled / Disabled
[Toggle Switch or Checkbox]
[Save Preferences Button]
[Accept All Cookies Button]
[Reject Optional Cookies Button]
Managing Cookies Through Your Browser
You can also control cookies directly through your browser settings:
Google Chrome
- Click the three-dot menu → Settings
- Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
- Choose your preferred settings
Mozilla Firefox
- Click menu → Settings
- Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Manage your preferences
Safari
- Preferences → Privacy
- Manage cookies and website data
Microsoft Edge
- Settings → Privacy, search, and services
- Cookies and site permissions
Note: Blocking all cookies may affect your browsing experience on our Site and others.
Third-Party Cookie Policies
For more information about how third parties use cookies:
- Google Analytics: Privacy Policy
- Google AdSense: Privacy & Terms
- Facebook: Cookie Policy
- Twitter: Cookie Policy
Cookie List
Detailed Cookie Information
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguish users | Analytics | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguish users | Analytics | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Throttle request rate | Analytics | 1 minute |
| IDE | Google AdSense | Ad targeting | Advertising | 1 year |
| DSID | Google AdSense | Ad personalization | Advertising | 2 weeks |
| cookie_consent | Gemlen | Store cookie preferences | Essential | 1 year |
Note: This list may not be exhaustive and is subject to change.
Do Not Track (DNT)
Some browsers have a “Do Not Track” feature. Currently, there is no industry standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. We honor DNT signals where technically feasible.
Updates to Cookie Settings
We may update our use of cookies from time to time. Any changes will be reflected on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.
Questions About Cookies?
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Email: info@www.gemlen.com
Privacy Policy: https://www.gemlen.com/privacy-policy/