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Cookies Policy

Learn how OSHE Blog uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and provide personalized content while respecting your privacy preferences.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better browsing experience and understand how you use our site.

At OSHE Blog, we use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience, analyze website traffic, and provide personalized content. This policy explains what cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can control them.

By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this policy. You can change your cookie preferences at any time through your browser settings.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions such as page navigation, access to secure areas, and form submissions. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

  • Authentication cookies (to keep you logged in)
  • Security cookies (to protect against fraud and abuse)
  • Session cookies (to maintain your session across pages)
  • Language preference cookies

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our content and user experience.

  • Google Analytics cookies (to analyze website traffic)
  • Performance monitoring cookies
  • User behavior tracking cookies

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and settings.

  • Theme preference cookies (dark/light mode)
  • Font size preference cookies
  • Comment and form data cookies
  • Social media integration cookies

Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and track the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns.

  • Google AdSense cookies (for targeted advertising)
  • Social media advertising cookies
  • Retargeting cookies

Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that place cookies on your device. These services help us provide better functionality and analyze our website performance.

Third-party services we use:

  • Google Analytics: Website analytics and performance tracking
  • Google AdSense: Advertising and revenue generation
  • Social Media Platforms: Social sharing and engagement features
  • Email Services: Newsletter and communication tools

These third-party services have their own privacy policies and cookie practices. We encourage you to review their policies to understand how they handle your information.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options for managing cookies on our website:

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

  • Block all cookies
  • Block third-party cookies only
  • Delete existing cookies
  • Set preferences for specific websites

Opt-Out Options

For specific third-party services, you can opt out of their tracking:

  • Google Analytics: Use the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
  • Google AdSense: Manage preferences through Google Account settings
  • Social Media: Adjust privacy settings on respective platforms

Note: Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for basic site operations.

Cookie Duration

Cookies on our website have different lifespans:

  • Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser
  • Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted
  • Third-party Cookies: Duration is controlled by the respective third-party service

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last Updated" date.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies and similar technologies.

Questions About Cookies?

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact us:

Last updated: August 18, 2025