Effective Date: May 11, 2025
At GossipSphere (www.gossipsphere.com), we value your privacy and are committed to providing you with a transparent understanding of how cookies are used on our website. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.
By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy. If you do not agree, please disable cookies in your browser or refrain from using the website.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are used to remember your preferences, enhance user experience, and track site usage for analytics purposes. Cookies can be either session cookies (which expire once you close your browser) or persistent cookies (which remain on your device until they expire or you delete them).
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We use several types of cookies to improve your experience on GossipSphere:
a) Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the basic functionality of our website, such as enabling page navigation, accessing secure areas, and providing services like login and shopping cart functionality. Without these cookies, certain parts of the website may not work properly.
b) Performance Cookies
These cookies collect anonymous data about how visitors use our site, such as which pages are visited most often and if there are any errors. This helps us improve the performance and user experience of the website. We may use tools like Google Analytics to track website activity.
c) Functional Cookies
Functional cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your language preference) to provide a more personalized experience. These cookies are not essential for website functionality but help enhance your browsing experience.
d) Targeting or Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. They may be placed by third-party advertisers to track your browsing habits across websites. GossipSphere uses Mediavine and other advertising partners that may use these types of cookies for ad personalization.
3. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- To remember your preferences and settings on our website.
- To analyze website traffic and user behavior to improve content and functionality.
- To serve personalized ads and content through our advertising partners.
- To enhance the overall user experience and improve website performance.
4. Third-Party Cookies
GossipSphere uses third-party services that may place cookies on your device. These include:
- Google Analytics – for tracking website performance and user behavior.
- Advertising Networks – like Mediavine, which use cookies for ad targeting and serving.
- Social Media Buttons – such as Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest, which may use cookies to track user interaction with social media features.
We do not control these third-party cookies, and you should consult their respective privacy policies for more information on how they use cookies.
5. How to Control Cookies
You have the ability to control and manage cookies in various ways:
- Browser Settings: You can adjust your browser settings to accept or block cookies. Most browsers provide options to block all cookies, accept only certain types of cookies, or notify you when a cookie is being set. However, please note that blocking or disabling cookies may impact the functionality of certain features on the website.
- Opt-Out of Advertising Cookies: If you want to opt out of personalized ads served through third-party networks like Mediavine, you can visit their opt-out page: Mediavine Opt-Out.
- Delete Cookies: You can delete cookies stored on your device at any time. Refer to your browser’s settings for instructions on how to delete cookies.
6. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.” We encourage you to review this policy periodically for any updates.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about our Cookie Policy, please feel free to contact us at:
📧 gossipspherespace@gmail.com