Cookies Policy
Last Updated: October 1, 2024
At Lyrics Gist (https://www.lyricsgist.com), we are committed to providing you with a user-friendly and customized browsing experience. This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage them.
By continuing to browse or use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as outlined in this policy.
1. What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other devices when you visit a website. They store information about your visit and are commonly used to make websites work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the website owner.
Cookies perform a variety of functions, such as enabling certain features of the website, remembering your preferences, and improving the overall user experience. Cookies can also be used to display personalized advertisements based on your browsing habits.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following types of cookies on Lyrics Gist:
2.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the operation of our website and enable core functionalities like security, network management, and accessibility. Without these cookies, certain features of our website may not work as intended. These cookies do not collect personal information about you.
2.2 Performance & Functionality Cookies
Performance cookies allow us to collect information on how visitors use our website, such as which pages are most frequently visited and whether they receive error messages. These cookies help us improve our services and the overall performance of the website.
Functionality cookies allow our site to remember choices you make (such as your language preferences) and provide enhanced features. While these cookies are not essential for the website to function, they enhance your user experience.
2.3 Targeting or Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver ads that are more relevant to you and your interests. They also help limit the number of times you see an ad and measure the effectiveness of ad campaigns. They are typically placed by advertising networks with our permission. The information collected by these cookies is anonymous and does not personally identify you.
2.4 Third-Party Cookies
We use third-party service providers, such as Google Analytics and Google AdSense, to help analyze how users use our site and to display personalized advertisements. These third parties may also place cookies on your browser in order to track your activity across different websites and provide targeted ads.
For example, we use:
- Google Analytics: To understand how visitors engage with our website. You can learn more about how Google uses cookies in advertising by visiting Google's Privacy & Terms page.
- Google AdSense: To display advertisements based on your browsing habits. You can control the way Google collects information by visiting Google Ads Settings.
3. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- To ensure that our website functions properly.
- To remember your preferences and provide a customized user experience.
- To monitor and analyze website traffic, improving our site's performance and content.
- To show relevant ads and limit the number of times a specific ad is shown to you.
- To enhance security on our site and prevent fraudulent activity.
4. Managing and Controlling Cookies
You have the option to control and manage cookies in various ways. Most modern web browsers allow you to adjust your cookie settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. However, disabling cookies may limit the functionality of our website and affect your experience.
To manage cookies:
- Google Chrome: Go to Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data.
- Mozilla Firefox: Go to Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data.
- Safari: Go to Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and Website Data.
- Microsoft Edge: Go to Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies.
For more information about how to manage cookies, visit allaboutcookies.org.
5. Opting Out of Targeted Advertising
If you wish to opt-out of third-party cookies used for personalized ads, you can visit:
- Google Ads Settings: adssettings.google.com
- About Ads: aboutads.info/choices.
- Your Online Choices: youronlinechoices.com
- NAI Consumer opt-out optout.networkadvertising.org .
These websites allow you to opt out of interest-based advertising from participating companies.
6. Consent to Use Cookies
By using our website, you consent to the placement of cookies on your device as described in this Cookies Policy. You may withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings or disabling cookies. However, please note that some features of the website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
7. Changes to This Cookies Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time in order to reflect any changes in the way we use cookies or to comply with legal requirements. We recommend that you check this page periodically for any updates. The date of the last revision will be indicated at the top of the page.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns regarding our use of cookies, please use the Contact Us link.