Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on yesno-tarot.com and how you can control their use. By using our website, you accept the use of cookies in accordance with this policy.

1. WHAT ARE COOKIES?

1.1 Definition

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They allow the website to remember your actions and preferences over a period of time.

1.2 Similar technologies

We also use similar technologies such as:

  • Web beacons: Small images that help us understand user behavior
  • Local storage: Local storage in your browser
  • Tracking pixels: To measure the effectiveness of our content

2. TYPES OF COOKIES WE USE

2.1 By purpose

Strictly necessary cookies

  • Purpose: Basic website functionality
  • Duration: Session
  • Examples: Session cookies, language preferences
  • Legal basis: Legitimate interest (website functionality)

Analytics cookies

  • Purpose: Understand how users interact with the site
  • Provider: Google Analytics
  • Duration: Up to 26 months
  • Legal basis: Consent

Advertising cookies

  • Purpose: Show relevant ads and measure their effectiveness
  • Provider: Google AdSense and third parties
  • Duration: Up to 2 years
  • Legal basis: Consent

Personalization cookies

  • Purpose: Remember your preferences and settings
  • Duration: Up to 1 year
  • Legal basis: Consent

2.2 By origin

First-party cookies Set directly by our website:

  • User preference settings
  • Session information
  • Esoteric query preferences

Third-party cookies Set by other domains:

  • Google Analytics: _ga, _gid, _gat
  • Google AdSense: IDE, DSID, 1P_JAR
  • Social networks: If you interact with social widgets

3. SPECIFIC COOKIES WE USE

3.1 Google Analytics

CookieDurationPurpose_ga2 yearsDistinguish unique users_gid24 hoursDistinguish unique users_gat1 minuteControl request rate

3.2 Google AdSense

CookieDurationPurposeIDE1 yearPersonalized advertisingDSID2 weeksLink activity across devices1P_JAR30 daysCollect website statistics

3.3 First-party cookies

CookieDurationPurposecookie_consent1 yearRemember cookie preferencesuser_preferences6 monthsPersonalized settingssession_idSessionSession identifier

4. SPECIFIC PURPOSES

4.1 Essential functionality

  • Maintain website security
  • Remember your query preferences
  • Provide basic functionalities
  • Detect and prevent fraud

4.2 Analysis and improvement

  • Measure website performance
  • Understand which esoteric queries are most popular
  • Identify technical issues
  • Optimize user experience

4.3 Personalized advertising

  • Show ads relevant to your interests
  • Avoid showing repetitive ads
  • Measure ad effectiveness
  • Finance the free content we offer

4.4 Content personalization

  • Remember your previous queries
  • Suggest related content
  • Adapt the interface to your preferences
  • Improve recommendation relevance

5. LEGAL BASIS FOR COOKIE USE

5.1 Informed consent

  • We request your explicit consent for non-essential cookies
  • You can withdraw consent at any time
  • Consent is specific to each purpose

5.2 Legitimate interest

  • For strictly necessary cookies
  • For website security
  • For fraud prevention

5.3 Cookie banner

Our cookie banner allows you to:

  • Accept all cookies
  • Reject non-essential cookies
  • Customize your preferences
  • Get more information about each type

6. HOW TO MANAGE COOKIES

6.1 Preference center

You can manage your cookie preferences:

  • Direct access: [Link to cookie preference center]
  • Category configuration: Accept or reject by types
  • Detailed information: Description of each cookie

6.2 Browser configuration

Chrome:

  1. Go to Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies
  2. Select your preferences
  3. Manage specific cookies

Firefox:

  1. Go to Options > Privacy and security
  2. In History, select “Use custom settings”
  3. Manage cookies according to your preferences

Safari:

  1. Go to Preferences > Privacy
  2. Manage cookies and website data
  3. Configure cross-site tracking

Edge:

  1. Go to Settings > Cookies and site permissions
  2. Manage cookies and site data
  3. Configure specific exceptions

6.3 Third-party tools

Google Ads Settings:

NAI (Network Advertising Initiative):

YourOnlineChoices:

7. SOCIAL MEDIA COOKIES

7.1 Social widgets

If our site includes social media widgets:

  • Facebook: Cookies for “Like” and share buttons
  • Twitter: Cookies for tweet buttons
  • Instagram: Cookies for embedded content

7.2 Social cookie control

  • Social networks set their own cookies
  • Check their specific privacy policies
  • You can disable these cookies in your browser

8. IMPACT OF DISABLING COOKIES

8.1 Essential cookies

If you disable essential cookies:

  • Some functionalities may not work correctly
  • You will have to reconfigure preferences on each visit
  • User experience may be affected

8.2 Analytics cookies

If you disable analytics cookies:

  • It will not affect your browsing experience
  • You help us less to improve the website
  • You will still have full access to all services

8.3 Advertising cookies

If you disable advertising cookies:

  • You will still see ads, but less relevant ones
  • You may see repetitive ads
  • Ads may not be related to your interests

9. COOKIES AND MOBILE DEVICES

9.1 Mobile applications

If we develop a mobile application:

  • We will use similar device identifiers
  • We will inform you specifically about their use
  • We will provide appropriate controls

9.2 Mobile browsers

  • Cookies work similarly on mobile devices
  • You can manage cookies in mobile browser settings
  • Some functionalities may require cookies to be enabled

10. INTERNATIONAL TRANSFERS

10.1 International third-party cookies

Some cookie providers are located outside the EU:

  • Google: Transfers under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework
  • Other providers: With adequate safeguards

10.2 Applied protections

  • EU Standard Contractual Clauses
  • Additional security measures
  • Compliance with international regulations

11. UPDATES TO THIS POLICY

11.1 Changes in cookie use

  • We will notify you of significant changes
  • We will request new consent if necessary
  • We will maintain a version history

11.2 New technologies

  • We will update the policy to include new technologies
  • We will inform you about new types of cookies
  • We will respect your existing preferences

ADDITIONAL LEGAL NOTICE

AdSense Compliance

This website complies with Google AdSense policies through:

  1. Full transparency about the use of advertising cookies
  2. Explicit consent for non-essential cookies
  3. Clear information about ad personalization
  4. Control options for users
  5. GDPR compliance and applicable privacy laws

User responsibilities

By using this website, the user accepts:

  • The placement of cookies according to their configured preferences
  • The responsibility to keep their preferences updated
  • Reading and understanding these policies
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