Cookie Policy
Effective Date: 1 January 2025 · Last Updated: 1 July 2025
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies and similar technologies Chronly ("we," "our," "the Site") uses, why we use them, and your choices regarding them. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. They serve a variety of purposes including remembering your preferences, improving site functionality, and (in some cases) enabling targeted advertising. Similar technologies include localStorage, sessionStorage, and browser fingerprinting — some of which operate without storing a file on your device.
2. Cookies we use
2a. Strictly Necessary (always active)
| Name | Type | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
chronly-theme | localStorage | Persistent | Remembers your light/dark mode preference |
These are functional and do not require consent. You can clear them via your browser's clear-storage function.
2b. Analytics Cookies (if enabled)
If we use Google Analytics or a similar service, it may set cookies such as:
| Name | Provider | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga | 2 years | Distinguishes unique users | |
_ga_XXXXXX | 2 years | Session state persistence |
Analytics data is aggregated and does not personally identify you.
2c. Advertising Cookies (if Google AdSense is active)
We display advertising via Google AdSense. Google may use cookies to serve personalised advertisements based on your browsing history. These include:
| Name | Provider | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
IDE | Google (doubleclick.net) | 1 year | Ad personalisation and measurement |
test_cookie | Google (doubleclick.net) | 15 minutes | Verify browser cookie support |
DSID | 2 weeks | Identifies signed-in Google users |
You can opt out of personalised Google advertising at: adssettings.google.com.
3. Your choices
- Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. See your browser's "Privacy" or "Security" settings.
- Google opt-out: Install the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.
- Your Ad Choices: Use the EU Your Online Choices or US opt-out tools to opt out of interest-based advertising from participating ad networks.
- localStorage: Clear site data through your browser's developer tools (F12 → Application → Storage).
4. Do Not Track
We respect browser Do Not Track (DNT) signals where technically practicable. However, DNT is not a universal standard and third-party services (e.g. Google AdSense) may operate independently of this signal.
5. Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
6. Contact
For questions about this Cookie Policy, please visit our Contact page.