Cookie Policy
Last Updated: October 26, 2024
This Cookie Policy explains how Topic Wise ("we", "our", or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website.
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 provide information to website owners.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly:
- Session Management: Keeping you logged in (if applicable)
- Security: Protecting against fraud and abuse
- Preferences: Remembering your settings (dark mode, etc.)
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website:
- Traffic Analysis: Page views, session duration, bounce rate
- User Behavior: Navigation paths, popular content
- Performance Monitoring: Load times, errors
We may use services like Google Analytics, which uses cookies to collect anonymous information.
Marketing Cookies
If you subscribe to our newsletter:
- Email Preferences: Tracking whether you've subscribed
- Campaign Performance: Measuring newsletter effectiveness
Types of Cookies We Use
First-Party Cookies
Set directly by Topic Wise:
- Theme preference (light/dark mode)
- Newsletter subscription status
- Analytics session tracking
Third-Party Cookies
Set by external services:
- Google Analytics (analytics)
- Social media platforms (if you use share buttons)
- Email service providers (newsletter tracking)
Cookie Duration
- Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted
- Analytics cookies: Up to 2 years - Preference cookies: Up to 1 year
Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to:
- View and delete cookies
- Block all cookies
- Block third-party cookies
- Clear cookies when you close the browser
Common browsers:
Opt-Out Tools
Note: Blocking cookies may affect website functionality and your user experience.
Do Not Track
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature. Our website does not currently respond to DNT signals, but we limit tracking to essential analytics.
Other Tracking Technologies
Beyond cookies, we may use:
Local Storage
HTML5 local storage for:
- Theme preferences
- Temporary data caching
Pixels and Beacons
Invisible images in emails to track:
- Newsletter open rates
- Link clicks
- Email client types
Log Files
Server logs automatically collect:
- IP addresses
- Browser types
- Access times
- Referring URLs
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. Check this page periodically for updates.
Your Consent
By using Topic Wise, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. You can withdraw consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, contact us:
- Email: [email protected]
- Contact Form: /contact
For more information about how we handle your personal data, see our Privacy Policy.