This Cookie Policy explains how Cinemas Diary (https://cinemasdiary.com) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website, what they do, and how you can control them. It should be read together with our Privacy Policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your computer, phone or tablet when you visit a website. They help the website remember your actions and preferences, understand how it is being used, and deliver relevant advertising. Similar technologies include local storage, pixels and web beacons; in this policy we refer to all of them as “cookies”.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
| Type | Purpose | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly necessary | Required for the website to function, for security and to load pages quickly. These cannot be switched off. | WordPress and caching/security cookies |
| Analytics / performance | Help us understand how visitors use the site, which articles are popular and how people arrive here, so we can improve content. | Google Analytics (_ga, _ga_*) |
| Advertising | Used by Google and other advertising partners to show ads, limit how often you see an ad, and measure ad performance. Some may personalise ads based on your browsing. | Google AdSense / DoubleClick (e.g. IDE, __gads, __gpi) |
| Embedded content | Set by third-party services when you view embedded content such as YouTube trailers or social posts. | YouTube, Instagram, X (Twitter) |
3. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third parties, such as Google. These companies may use information about your visits to this and other websites to provide relevant advertisements and measure their effectiveness. We do not control these cookies; please refer to the privacy policies of these providers:
4. How Long Cookies Last
- Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period (from a few minutes up to two years) or until you delete them.
5. Managing and Disabling Cookies
You can control cookies in several ways:
- Browser settings: most browsers let you view, block or delete cookies. Look in the “Privacy” or “Settings” section of Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge or your mobile browser.
- Personalised ads: opt out at Google Ads Settings or aboutads.info; in Europe, youronlinechoices.eu.
- Analytics: install the Google Analytics Opt-out Add-on.
Please note that blocking all cookies may affect how some parts of the website work.
6. Consent
Where required by law (for example for visitors from the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom), we will ask for your consent before setting non-essential cookies. You may withdraw consent at any time by clearing cookies in your browser or adjusting your preferences.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology, law or our services. The latest version will always be available on this page.
8. Contact
For questions about cookies, email mail@admarq.in.