Cookie Policy

Effective Date: September 12, 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how uses cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience, analyze traffic, and serve relevant ads. By continuing to browse the site, you agree to our use of cookies as outlined below.

🧁 What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, login status, and browsing behavior. Some cookies are essential; others are optional but improve functionality or personalization.

🧩 Types of Cookies We Use

Cookie Type	Purpose
Essential Cookies	Required for basic site functionality (e.g., login, comment forms).
Performance Cookies	Help us understand how visitors use the site (e.g., page views, bounce rate).
Advertising Cookies	Used to deliver personalized ads and measure ad performance.
Functionality Cookies	Remember your settings and preferences (e.g., language, layout).

🛠️ Services That Set Cookies on Our Site

1. WordPress Core

Used for login sessions, comment form memory, and user authentication.
Cookies: wordpress_logged_in_, wp-settings-, comment_author_

2. Jetpack by

Tracks site performance, security, and visitor stats.
Cookies: tk_ai, jetpack_sso, jetpack_tracking

3. Google Analytics

Helps us understand user behavior, traffic sources, and site performance.
Cookies: _ga, _gid, _gat
Data is anonymized and aggregated.

4. Google AdSense & Google AdX

Serve personalized ads based on your browsing history and interests.
Cookies: IDE, ANID, NID, DSID, FLC, AID, TAID
May use third-party cookies and tracking pixels.

5. WordPress Basic Comment System

Remembers your name, email, and website when you leave a comment.
Cookies: comment_author_, comment_author_email_, comment_author_url_

📱 Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies may be set by third-party services embedded in our site (e.g., YouTube videos, social media widgets). These providers have their own cookie policies, which we recommend reviewing.

⚙️ Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings:

Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
Firefox: Preferences → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
Edge: Settings → Site Permissions → Cookies and site data

Note: Blocking cookies may affect site functionality.

👶 Children’s Data

We do not knowingly use cookies to collect data from children under 13. If you believe this has occurred, please contact us at admin@shoutmecrunch.com and we’ll take appropriate action.

🔄 Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted here with a revised effective date. Keep an eye out if you’re into that sort of thing.