Last Updated: 3/Oct/2024
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites recognize your device, enhance your browsing experience, and provide personalized content or ads. There are different types of cookies, including:
- Session cookies: These are temporary and are erased when you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies: These remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them.
- First-party cookies: These are set by the website you’re visiting (in this case, Mochabyte.net).
- Third-party cookies: These are set by other companies, such as advertisers or analytics services, to track you across websites.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to improve your browsing experience and ensure the website operates effectively. The cookies we use can be categorized as follows:
a. Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the proper functioning of our website. Without these, services like account registration or logins cannot be provided.
b. Preferences Cookies
These cookies allow us to remember your preferences (e.g., language or region) to provide a more personalized experience.
c. Analytics Cookies
We use analytics cookies to collect anonymous data about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited and how long users stay on each page. This helps us improve website performance and user experience.
d. Advertising Cookies
We use third-party advertising services, such as Google AdSense, which may set cookies to display relevant ads based on your browsing behavior. These cookies help deliver ads that are more tailored to your interests and help us track the performance of advertising campaigns.
e. Third-Party Cookies
In addition to the cookies we set, third-party services (e.g., Google Analytics, Google AdSense, social media buttons) may also set cookies. We do not control these cookies, and their use is governed by the respective privacy policies of those services.
For more information on how Google uses cookies, please visit their Privacy Policy and Ads Settings.
3. List of Cookies Used on Mochabyte.net
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics tracking | Analytics | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics tracking | Analytics | 24 hours |
| _gat | Throttling request rate | Analytics | 1 minute |
| adsense_cookie_id | Google AdSense advertising | Advertising | 1 year |
| session_id | Session management | Necessary | Session duration |
4. Managing and Blocking Cookies
You have the option to manage or block cookies through your browser settings or by using third-party tools. Keep in mind that disabling some cookies might affect the functionality of the website and your ability to access certain features.
a. Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to manage cookies by controlling their storage or deleting them. You can usually find these options in your browser’s settings or preferences section.
b. Opting Out of Personalized Advertising
You can opt out of personalized ads from Google and other third-party advertisers by visiting the following pages:
5. Consent to Use of Cookies
When you first visit Mochabyte.net, a cookie banner will appear to inform you about the cookies we use. By clicking “Accept All” or continuing to browse the site, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy. You can also customize your cookie preferences by selecting “Manage Cookies” on the banner.
If you change your mind later, you can always modify your cookie preferences by accessing the “Manage Cookies” option available in the website footer (or Cookies icon). We use essential cookies for site functionality. Non-essential cookies, such as advertising and analytics cookies, are only used with your explicit consent. You can manage your preferences through the cookie consent banner on our website.
6. Third-Party Advertising and Cookies
We partner with third-party advertisers, including Google AdSense, to show you relevant ads. These third-party services use cookies to track your browsing behavior across different websites to deliver personalized ads based on your interests. You can manage your preferences for third-party advertising cookies in the following ways:
- Visit Google Ads Settings to manage Google AdSense preferences.
- Visit YourAdChoices to opt out of other third-party personalized ads.
7. Data Protection and Cookies
We are committed to protecting your personal data. Cookies that collect personal data, such as advertising cookies, are processed in compliance with relevant data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
For more information on how we handle your personal data, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
8. Changes to Our Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in how we use cookies or to meet regulatory requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page, and the last updated date will be revised accordingly. Continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Cookie Policy.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or how to manage them, feel free to contact us at:
Email: support@mochabyte.net
Address: Mochabyte.net, PO Box 5724, South Windsor, NSW, 2756