{"id":78,"date":"2026-04-02T20:17:06","date_gmt":"2026-04-02T20:17:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kijblog.xyz\/?page_id=78"},"modified":"2026-04-02T20:17:06","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T20:17:06","slug":"cookie-policy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kijblog.xyz\/?page_id=78","title":{"rendered":"Cookie Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Effective Date:<\/strong> April 2, 2026<br \/><strong>Last Updated:<\/strong> April 2, 2026<\/p>\n<p>This Cookie Policy explains how <strong><\/strong> (&#8220;https:\/\/kijblog.xyz&#8221;) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website. It should be read alongside our <a href=\"https:\/\/kijblog.xyz\/privacy-policy\/\">Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>1. What Are Cookies?<\/h2>\n<p>Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, provide analytics, and deliver personalized advertising. Cookies can be &#8220;first-party&#8221; (set by us) or &#8220;third-party&#8221; (set by our partners).<\/p>\n<h2>2. How We Use Cookies<\/h2>\n<p>We use cookies for the following purposes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Essential Operation:<\/strong> Enable core site functionality such as page navigation, secure areas, and session management.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Analytics &amp; Performance:<\/strong> Understand how visitors interact with our Site so we can improve content and user experience.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Advertising &amp; Monetization:<\/strong> Deliver, measure, and optimize advertisements served through programmatic advertising platforms.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Preferences &amp; Functionality:<\/strong> Remember your settings and choices (e.g., theme preferences, comment author details).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>3. Cookie Categories<\/h2>\n<h3>3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies<\/h3>\n<p>These cookies are essential for the Site to function. They cannot be switched off.<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Cookie<\/th>\n<th>Provider<\/th>\n<th>Purpose<\/th>\n<th>Duration<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><code>wordpress_sec_*<\/code><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>Authentication &amp; security<\/td>\n<td>Session<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><code>wordpress_logged_in_*<\/code><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>Login session management<\/td>\n<td>Session<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><code>wp-settings-*<\/code><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>WordPress admin preferences<\/td>\n<td>1 year<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><code>comment_author_*<\/code><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>Pre-fill comment forms<\/td>\n<td>1 year<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3>3.2 Analytics Cookies<\/h3>\n<p>We use <strong>Google Analytics (GA4)<\/strong> to collect anonymized usage data.<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Cookie<\/th>\n<th>Provider<\/th>\n<th>Purpose<\/th>\n<th>Duration<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><code>_ga<\/code><\/td>\n<td>Google<\/td>\n<td>Distinguishes unique users<\/td>\n<td>2 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><code>_ga_*<\/code><\/td>\n<td>Google<\/td>\n<td>Maintains session state (GA4)<\/td>\n<td>2 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><code>_gid<\/code><\/td>\n<td>Google<\/td>\n<td>Distinguishes users (24h)<\/td>\n<td>24 hours<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><code>_gat<\/code><\/td>\n<td>Google<\/td>\n<td>Throttle request rate<\/td>\n<td>1 minute<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Learn more: <a href=\"https:\/\/policies.google.com\/technologies\/cookies\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google&#8217;s Cookie Policy<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>3.3 Advertising Cookies<\/h3>\n<p>We monetize our Site through programmatic advertising. The following advertising platforms set cookies to deliver, personalize, and measure advertisements:<\/p>\n<h4>Google AdSense &amp; Google Ad Exchange (AdX)<\/h4>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Cookie<\/th>\n<th>Provider<\/th>\n<th>Purpose<\/th>\n<th>Duration<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><code>IDE<\/code><\/td>\n<td>Google (doubleclick.net)<\/td>\n<td>Serves targeted ads; tracks conversions<\/td>\n<td>13 months<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><code>DSID<\/code><\/td>\n<td>Google (doubleclick.net)<\/td>\n<td>Identifies signed-in users for ad personalization<\/td>\n<td>2 weeks<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><code>NID<\/code><\/td>\n<td>Google<\/td>\n<td>Stores user preferences and ad personalization<\/td>\n<td>6 months<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><code>ANID<\/code><\/td>\n<td>Google<\/td>\n<td>Ad personalization for signed-in users<\/td>\n<td>13 months<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><code>1P_JAR<\/code><\/td>\n<td>Google<\/td>\n<td>Ad personalization and analytics<\/td>\n<td>1 month<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><code>CONSENT<\/code><\/td>\n<td>Google<\/td>\n<td>Stores user consent state<\/td>\n<td>20 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><code>test_cookie<\/code><\/td>\n<td>Google (doubleclick.net)<\/td>\n<td>Checks browser cookie support<\/td>\n<td>15 minutes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h4>Google Authorized Buyers<\/h4>\n<p>Google Authorized Buyers is a program where vetted advertising companies bid on ad inventory via Google Ad Manager in real-time auctions. These buyers may set their own cookies. The data shared with Authorized Buyers during a bid request includes: device type, approximate location, page URL, and cookie identifiers. Google maintains a list of certified Authorized Buyers subject to Google&#8217;s data protection requirements.<\/p>\n<p>Learn more: <a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/admanager\/answer\/9012903\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google Authorized Buyers<\/a><\/p>\n<h4>Prebid.js Header Bidding Partners<\/h4>\n<p>We use Prebid.js to conduct header bidding auctions. Multiple demand-side platforms (DSPs) and supply-side platforms (SSPs) may set cookies to participate in these auctions. Each partner operates under its own privacy policy. Common partners include AppNexus\/Xandr, Index Exchange, Rubicon Project\/Magnite, OpenX, PubMatic, and others.<\/p>\n<h3>3.4 Functionality Cookies<\/h3>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Cookie<\/th>\n<th>Provider<\/th>\n<th>Purpose<\/th>\n<th>Duration<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><code>HTG_quiz_*<\/code><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>Stores quiz\/poll votes<\/td>\n<td>30 days<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><code>htg_dark_mode<\/code><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>Theme preference<\/td>\n<td>1 year<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2>4. How to Manage Cookies<\/h2>\n<p>You have several options to control cookies:<\/p>\n<h3>4.1 Browser Settings<\/h3>\n<p>Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Instructions for common browsers:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/chrome\/answer\/95647\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google Chrome<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/support.mozilla.org\/kb\/cookies-information-websites-store-on-your-computer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mozilla Firefox<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/support.apple.com\/guide\/safari\/manage-cookies-sfri11471\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apple Safari<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/help\/4027947\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Microsoft Edge<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> Blocking all cookies may impair Site functionality and prevent features like commenting and saved preferences from working.<\/p>\n<h3>4.2 Opt-Out of Personalized Advertising<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/adssettings.google.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google Ads Settings<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/optout.aboutads.info\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DAA Opt-Out (US)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youronlinechoices.eu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">EDAA Opt-Out (EU)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/optout.networkadvertising.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NAI Opt-Out<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>4.3 Global Privacy Control (GPC)<\/h3>\n<p>We honor the Global Privacy Control signal. If your browser sends a GPC signal, we treat it as an opt-out of the sale or sharing of personal information under the CCPA\/CPRA.<\/p>\n<h2>5. Updates to This Cookie Policy<\/h2>\n<p>We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated &#8220;Last Updated&#8221; date.<\/p>\n<h2>6. 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