Cookies Policy

This Cookies Policy explains how OrchidQuiz.com ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website. This policy provides you with clear and comprehensive information about the cookies we use and the purposes for which we use them.

By continuing to use our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy. You can manage your cookie preferences as outlined in the "Managing Your Cookie Preferences" section below.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to the website owners. Cookies enhance user experience by remembering your preferences and enabling certain functionality.

Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following types of cookies on our website:

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for various purposes, including:

Specific Cookies We Use

Cookie Name Type Purpose Duration
_ga Analytics Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users 2 years
_gid Analytics Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users 24 hours
_gat Analytics Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate 1 minute
cookieconsent_status Essential Stores your cookie consent preferences 1 year
session_id Essential Maintains user session state Session

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third parties on our website. These third parties may include analytics providers (such as Google Analytics), advertising networks, and social media platforms. These third-party services are outside of our control, although we have selected these providers carefully and taken steps to ensure they provide adequate protection for your data.

Third-party cookies enable features such as:

GDPR Compliance and Consent Mode v2

We are committed to complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and have implemented Google's Consent Mode v2 to ensure that we respect your privacy choices. Consent Mode v2 enables us to adjust how our Google tags behave based on your consent status for cookies and other tracking technologies.

When you visit our website for the first time, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to:

Your choices will be recorded and respected throughout your browsing session and in future visits. You can change your preferences at any time as described below.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences in the following ways:

Please note that restricting cookies may impact your experience on our website, as some features may not function properly.

Data Retention

The data collected through cookies is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. The retention period depends on the type of cookie and its purpose, as indicated in the table above.

Policy Updates

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our business practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.

Last Updated: May 15, 2023