This Cookie Policy explains how TopLifestyleNews.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website https://www.toplifestylenews.com (“Website”). It explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control their use. This policy is in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the ePrivacy Directive (also known as the EU Cookie Law), and applicable U.S. privacy laws such as the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
By continuing to use our Website, you agree to the use of cookies as described in this policy, unless you adjust your browser settings or use the provided cookie preferences tool to opt out.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your computer or mobile device by websites you visit. They are widely used to make websites work, or to improve the efficiency of a website, as well as to provide information to the site owners. Cookies help us remember your preferences, understand how users interact with our site, and deliver relevant advertisements.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We use both first-party and third-party cookies on our Website for various purposes. The cookies we use fall into the following categories:
- Strictly Necessary Cookies: These cookies are essential for the proper functioning of the Website. They enable basic functions like page navigation, access to secure areas, and cookie preference settings. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
- Performance and Analytics Cookies: These cookies allow us to understand how visitors interact with our Website, which pages are most popular, and how long users stay on the site. We use tools such as Google Analytics to collect aggregated data for statistical analysis. These cookies help us improve the performance and user experience of our Website.
- Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow the Website to remember choices you make (such as your preferred language or region) and provide enhanced, more personalized features.
- Advertising and Targeting Cookies: These cookies track your browsing habits and are used to deliver relevant ads on other websites. They may be set through our site by advertising partners. They do not store directly personal information but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and device.
3. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. These include:
- Google Analytics – for performance tracking
- Google Ads / AdSense – for advertising
- Pinterest / Meta (Facebook/Instagram) – for social sharing and retargeting
- Affiliate Networks – to track commissions on referred sales
These third-party providers may use cookies to collect information about your online activities over time and across different websites. We do not control these cookies and encourage you to check the respective privacy policies of these services.
4. How You Can Control Cookies
You have several options to control or limit how cookies are used on our Website:
- Consent Banner: When you first visit the Website, you will be presented with a cookie banner allowing you to accept or customize your cookie preferences.
- Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to manage cookie settings. You can block or delete cookies through your browser’s settings menu. Please note that blocking all cookies may affect your ability to access certain features of the Website.
- Opt-Out Tools: You can opt out of certain advertising and analytics cookies through industry tools such as:
5. Duration of Cookies
Cookies can be either “session cookies” or “persistent cookies”:
- Session Cookies are temporary and expire when you close your browser.
- Persistent Cookies remain on your device until they expire or are deleted.
We retain cookie data for a maximum period consistent with their intended purposes and legal obligations.
6. Legal Basis for Use of Cookies
Under the GDPR, we are required to obtain your explicit consent before placing non-essential cookies (e.g., for analytics, advertising, and tracking). Our legal basis for processing cookie-related data is:
- Consent – for non-essential cookies, including analytics and marketing
- Legitimate interest – for cookies that are strictly necessary for website functionality
7. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers offer “Do Not Track” features. Currently, our Website does not respond to Do Not Track signals because there is no consistent industry standard for compliance. However, you may still control cookies as explained above.
8. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our cookie practices. When we make changes, we will revise the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. Continued use of the Website after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact us at:
Top Lifestyle News
Email: info@toplifestylenews.com
Website: https://www.toplifestylenews.com
Last Updated: 2025-03-08