Here is a rewritten and professionally structured Cookie Policy tailored for Techprime Magazine (techprimemagazine.com), aligning with the tone and branding of a modern, tech-focused publication:
Cookie Policy
Last Updated: January 21, 2025
At Techprime Magazine, we use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze site performance, and support our advertising efforts. This Cookie Policy explains what these technologies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.
We may update this policy from time to time. The “Last Updated” date above reflects the most recent changes.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (such as a computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They store data like your language preferences, login status, or browser type to optimize performance and personalization.
- First-party cookies: Set by techprimemagazine.com directly.
- Third-party cookies: Set by our partners, such as advertising or analytics providers.
There are two types of cookies:
- Session cookies: Temporary and deleted when you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies: Stored on your device until they expire or are manually deleted.
2. Similar Tracking Technologies
In addition to cookies, we use other tools for analytics and advertising:
- Web Beacons (Pixel Tags): Transparent images in emails or web pages that help us determine user activity (e.g., if an email was opened).
- SDKs (Software Development Kits): Tools embedded in our mobile apps to track usage and device data.
- Local Shared Objects (Flash Cookies): Used to store settings like video preferences.
- HTML5 Local Storage: Stores data in your browser for performance and offline access.
- Fingerprinting: A method to identify devices using their configurations and technical attributes.
- Device Identifiers: Unique ad IDs such as Apple’s IDFA or Google’s AAID used for personalized advertising.
3. How We Use Cookies
We categorize our cookies into four key groups:
A. Strictly Necessary Cookies
Essential for core site functionality. These cookies cannot be disabled in our systems.
| Cookie | Type | Source | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
suid | Third-party | simpli.fi | Stores a unique session ID | 1 year |
li_gc | Third-party | linkedin.com | Stores consent for non-essential cookies | 6 months |
__cf_bm | Third-party | onesignal.com | Distinguishes bots from humans | 30 min |
_csrf | First-party | techprimemagazine.com | Prevents cross-site request forgery | On browser close |
akamai_dsa | First-party | Akamai | Content caching | 1 month |
B. Analytical/Performance Cookies
Used to measure site performance, track user behavior, and improve user experience.
| Cookie | Type | Source | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
_ga | First-party | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users | 13 months |
_gid | First-party | Google Analytics | Tracks page views | 1 day |
AMP_TOKEN | First-party | Google Analytics | Manages AMP client ID | 1 hour |
_io | First-party | IO Technologies | Analyzes user traffic | 1 year |
C. Functionality Cookies
Enable personalization, such as greeting you by name or remembering preferences.
| Cookie | Type | Source | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
audit | Third-party | rubiconproject.com | Records cookie consent | 1 year |
PugT | Third-party | pubmatic.com | Limits server cookie sync calls | — |
mf_user_id | First-party | Sendios | Enables user-specific features | 1 year |
D. Targeting/Advertising Cookies
Used by our advertising partners to build a profile of your interests and show relevant ads on other sites.
Full list of third-party partners available in our Consent Management Tool.
4. How to Manage Cookies
A. Consent Management Tool
Click the cookie icon at the bottom-right of any page to manage your cookie preferences. Note: Some cookies (e.g., essential cookies) cannot be disabled.
B. Browser Settings
You can control cookies directly through your browser:
Blocking all cookies may affect your experience on our site.
C. Analytics & Ad Preferences
- Google Analytics Opt-Out
- Reset Ad IDs or disable personalized ads via:
- Apple: Settings > Privacy > Advertising
- Android: Settings > Google > Ads
D. Industry Opt-Out Tools
You can opt out of interest-based advertising via:
- Network Advertising Initiative
- Digital Advertising Alliance
- Canadian DAA
- European DAA
- DAA AppChoices
5. Questions or Concerns?
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or how your data is used, contact us at:
📧 info@techprimemagazine.com
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