Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how RainofBlog uses cookies, what types of cookies are applied on the website, how personal data may be processed through these cookies, and how you can manage your cookie preferences in accordance with GDPR and other applicable data protection regulations.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. These files help the website function properly, remember user preferences, improve performance, and analyze traffic.
Information such as IP address, device identifiers, and browsing behavior may be considered personal data if it identifies or can identify an individual. Such processing is subject to the GDPR.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
a. Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function. They enable core features such as security, session management, and page navigation.
Legal Basis: Legitimate Interest (GDPR Art. 6(1)(f)). Consent is not required for essential cookies.
b. Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies help us understand how users interact with the website, enabling us to improve content, performance, and user experience. Tools like Google Analytics may collect page views, clicks, session duration, device details, and approximate location data.
Legal Basis: Explicit Consent (GDPR Art. 6(1)(a)). These cookies will only be activated if you provide consent.
c. Advertising & Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used by third-party platforms such as Google AdSense to deliver personalized ads, limit repeated ad exposure, and measure ad performance. They may track users across websites (cross-site tracking).
Legal Basis: Explicit Consent. These cookies require your prior approval.
3. Detailed Cookie Table
| Cookie Name | Type | Provider | Purpose | Storage Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Essential | RainofBlog | Maintains user session status | Session |
| _ga | Analytics | Google Analytics | Used to distinguish users | 2 years |
| _gid | Analytics | Google Analytics | Used to distinguish users for 24 hours | 24 hours |
| IDE | Advertising | Google Ads/DoubleClick | Used for ad targeting and performance measurement | 1 year |
| VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE | Advertising / Video | YouTube | Used to manage embedded YouTube video settings | 6 months |
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have full control over cookies and can modify your preferences at any time. You may:
- Block or delete cookies through your browser settings.
- Disable third-party cookies.
- Enable “Do Not Track” features if supported by your browser.
You may update your preferences here:
Manage Cookie Settings
5. Third-Party Cookies
Our website may include third-party services such as Google, YouTube, Google AdSense, and social media platforms. These providers may place their own cookies and process personal data independently.
Important Notice: RainofBlog does not control third-party data processing activities. Please refer to the respective privacy and cookie policies of these providers for detailed information.
6. Data Controller Information
Data Controller: RainofBlog
Email: info@rainofblog.com (replace with your real email)
Address: (insert your business/website address)
7. Your Rights Under GDPR
As a data subject, you have the following rights:
- Right of access
- Right to rectification
- Right to erasure (right to be forgotten)
- Right to restrict processing
- Right to data portability
- Right to object
- Right to withdraw consent at any time
Cookies requiring consent can be disabled at any moment without affecting the legality of prior processing.
8. Updates to This Policy
This Cookie Policy may be updated to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or service improvements. Updated versions will be posted on this page. Continued use of the website indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.
