Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on [www.tipsclear.com](https://www.tipsclear.com) (the “Website”), and your choices regarding cookies. This policy is compliant with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the ePrivacy Directive.
Table of Contents
Toggle1. What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for a variety of purposes, including:
- Essential Cookies: These cookies are strictly necessary for the Website to function properly. They enable you to navigate the site and use its features, such as accessing secure areas or downloading study materials. Without these cookies, the Website may not function correctly.
- Performance Cookies (Analytics): These cookies collect information about how visitors use the Website, such as which pages are visited most often and if users encounter any error messages. This information helps us improve the performance and usability of the Website. We use [Specify Analytics Provider, e.g., Google Analytics]. The data collected is aggregated and anonymized.
- Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow the Website to remember choices you make (such as your preferred language or region) and provide enhanced, more personalized features. For example, they might remember if you’ve already accepted our cookie banner.
- Targeting/Advertising Cookies: [**If you use advertising cookies, include this section. If you *don’t* use advertising cookies, *remove* this section.**] We may use these cookies to deliver advertisements that are more relevant to you and your interests. They may also be used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. These cookies are usually placed by third-party advertising networks with our permission.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Here is a more detailed breakdown of the types of cookies we use:
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| `_ga` | Google Analytics | Distinguish users for analytics. | 2 years | Performance |
| `_gid` | Google Analytics | Distinguish users for analytics. | 24 hours | Performance |
| `_gat` | Google Analytics | Used to throttle request rate. | 1 minute | Performance |
| `cookie_consent` | TipsClear | Stores user’s cookie consent state. | 1 year | Essential |
| sessionid | TipsClear (or your server framework) | To maintain user session across pages. | Session (until browser closes) | Essential |
Important: You need to update this table with the *actual* cookies used on your website. Use your browser’s developer tools (usually accessed by pressing F12) and go to the “Application” or “Storage” tab to view the cookies set by your site. You’ll need to identify each cookie, its provider, purpose, duration, and type.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our Website may be set by third-party services that we use. These third parties may use cookies to collect information about your online activities across different websites. We have listed some common third-party services below:
- Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about your use of the Website, which is transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States. Google may also transfer this information to third parties where required to do so by law, or where such third parties process the information on Google’s behalf. You can opt-out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
- [**Add other third-party services here, e.g., social media plugins (Facebook, Twitter), advertising networks (Google AdSense), embedded videos (YouTube), etc.**] For each service, explain what it is, how it uses cookies, and provide a link to the service’s privacy policy or opt-out instructions.
5. Your Cookie Choices
You have several options for managing cookies:
- Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically configure your browser to block all cookies, accept only first-party cookies, or notify you when a cookie is being set. However, please note that blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of the Website and your ability to access certain features.
- Cookie Consent Banner: When you first visit our Website, you will see a cookie consent banner. This banner allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by [Explain how users can change their cookie preferences. This usually involves adding a link to a settings page or providing clear instructions on how to access the cookie consent banner again.].
- Third-Party Opt-Outs: As mentioned above, many third-party services provide their own opt-out mechanisms. Use the links provided in the “Third-Party Cookies” section to manage your preferences for those services.
For more information about managing cookie. Visit All about cookies.
6. Changes to this Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will post any changes on this page and update the “Last Updated” date at the bottom of this policy.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us at [tipsclear @ yahoo in].
Last Updated: 25th March 2025