Last updated: September 29, 2026
This page explains what cookies are, which ones stroriesof.com uses and how you can manage them. It supplements our Privacy Policy.
What are cookies
Cookies are small text files that a website stores in your browser. They help the site remember your actions and settings, count visitors and show advertising. For brevity we also use “cookies” for similar technologies (pixels, device identifiers, local storage).
Cookies used on the site
| Category | Purpose | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Necessary | Keep the site working and secure; remember your details in the comment form so you do not have to re-enter them. | WordPress cookies such as comment_author_*, wordpress_test_cookie |
| Statistics | Help us understand how many people visit and which articles they read. Data is used in aggregate. | Google Analytics: _ga, _ga_*; view counter: pvc_visits |
| Advertising | Serve and measure ads, limit how often an ad is shown, and may be used to show ads based on your interests. | Google cookies (including Google AdSense / DoubleClick) and cookies of advertising networks such as Google AdSense, MGID, Taboola and other advertising networks |
The exact names and lifetimes of third-party cookies are set by those services and may change.
Third-party cookies
Some cookies are set not by us but by our partners — Google (analytics and advertising) and advertising networks. They operate under their own rules:
How to manage cookies and opt out of personalized ads
- In your browser. You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge and others). Note that without necessary cookies some features, such as remembering your comment details, may not work properly.
- Google ads. Turn off personalized ads in Google Ads Settings.
- Google Analytics. Install the browser add-on that disables Google Analytics.
- Industry opt-out tools. On aboutads.info and youronlinechoices.com you can opt out of personalized advertising from participating companies.
If you are in the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom or Switzerland, your consent may be requested for advertising and analytics cookies; you can change or withdraw it at any time.
Changes
We may update this page when the services we use change. The current version is always here.
Questions
If you have questions about cookies, write to [email protected].