Cookie Policy


Effective Date: April 17, 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how Snipets & Sparks (https://snipetsandsparks.blogspot.com/) uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our blog. It explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control their use.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small data files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, mobile) when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information.

Cookies can be:

  • Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser.

  • Persistent Cookies: Remain until they expire or are deleted manually.

2. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several reasons:

  • To improve the functionality and performance of our blog.

  • To understand how visitors interact with our content.

  • To analyze traffic and user behavior through tools like Google Analytics.

  • To serve personalized advertisements through Google AdSense (if/when enabled).

3. Types of Cookies We Use

  • Essential Cookies: Required for basic functionality, such as navigation.

  • Performance Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use the blog.

  • Functional Cookies: Enhance the user experience by remembering preferences.

  • Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver relevant ads.

4. Third-Party Cookies

We may also allow third-party services to place cookies on your device, including:

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These cookies are subject to their own privacy and cookie policies.

5. How You Can Control Cookies

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6. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy occasionally to reflect changes in the cookies we use or legal requirements. Check back regularly for updates.

7. Contact

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