Cookie Policy

Last updated: April 13, 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how The Pulse ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website at thepulse.example.com. ## What Are Cookies? Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners. ## Types of Cookies We Use ### Strictly Necessary Cookies These cookies are essential for the Site to function properly. They cannot be disabled. They include cookies that remember your preferences during a session and enable secure areas of the Site to function. ### Analytics Cookies We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our Site. This helps us improve our content and user experience. **Google Analytics 4** - Provider: Google LLC - Purpose: Measures website traffic, user behavior, and content performance - Data collected: Pages visited, session duration, approximate location, device type - Retention: Up to 14 months (configurable) - Opt-out: [Google Analytics Opt-out Add-on](https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout) - Privacy policy: [Google Privacy Policy](https://policies.google.com/privacy) **Google Tag Manager** - Provider: Google LLC - Purpose: Manages and deploys tracking and marketing scripts - Note: GTM itself does not set cookies but may load scripts that do - Privacy policy: [Google Privacy Policy](https://policies.google.com/privacy) ### Advertising Cookies If we display advertisements, advertising networks may place cookies to deliver relevant ads, limit ad frequency, and measure campaign effectiveness. **Google AdSense** - Provider: Google LLC - Purpose: Displays personalized or contextual advertisements - Data collected: Browsing behavior, interests, device information - Opt-out: [Google Ad Settings](https://adssettings.google.com) or [NAI opt-out](https://optout.networkadvertising.org/) - Privacy policy: [Google Advertising Policies](https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads) ### Functional Cookies These cookies allow the Site to remember choices you make and provide enhanced features. ## Third-Party Cookies Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies. Please refer to the respective third-party privacy policies for more information: - [Google Privacy Policy](https://policies.google.com/privacy) - [Google AdSense & Advertising](https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads) - [Google Analytics](https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245) ## Managing Cookies ### Browser Settings Most browsers allow you to view, delete, and block cookies. Refer to your browser's help documentation: - [Chrome](https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647) - [Firefox](https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/cookies-information-websites-store-on-your-computer) - [Safari](https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-sfri11471/mac) - [Edge](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/delete-cookies-in-microsoft-edge-63947406-40ac-c3b8-57b9-2a946a29ae09) ### Opt-Out Tools - **Google Analytics:** [Google Analytics Opt-out](https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout) - **Google Ads personalization:** [Google Ad Settings](https://adssettings.google.com) - **Network Advertising Initiative:** [NAI Opt-out](https://optout.networkadvertising.org/) - **Digital Advertising Alliance:** [DAA Opt-out](https://optout.aboutads.info/) ### Impact of Disabling Cookies Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Site. Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled without impacting Site performance. ## Changes to This Policy We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be reflected by updating the date at the top of this page. ## Contact Us If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at hello@thepulse.example.com.

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