Cookie Policy

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit websites. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners. Cookies help us: - Remember your preferences and settings - Understand how you use our website - Improve your browsing experience - Display relevant content and advertisements Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer.

**1. Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)** These cookies are required for our website to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation and access to secure areas. - **Purpose:** Website functionality - **Duration:** Session (deleted when you close browser) - **Can be disabled:** No (website won't work properly) **2. Analytics Cookies** These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. - **Service:** Google Analytics - **Purpose:** Track page views, time on site, bounce rate - **Duration:** Up to 2 years - **Can be disabled:** Yes (see "Managing Cookies" below) - **Data collected:** Pages visited, device type, location (city-level), referral source **3. Advertising Cookies** If Google AdSense is enabled, these cookies are used to display relevant advertisements and measure ad effectiveness. - **Service:** Google AdSense - **Purpose:** Display personalized ads, measure ad performance - **Duration:** Up to 13 months - **Can be disabled:** Yes (see "Managing Cookies" below) - **Data collected:** Browsing behavior, interests, demographics **4. Functional Cookies** These cookies remember your choices and preferences to provide enhanced features. - **Purpose:** Remember language preferences, theme choices - **Duration:** Persistent (up to 1 year) - **Can be disabled:** Yes (may reduce functionality)

We use third-party services that may set cookies on your device: **Google Analytics:** - Tracks anonymous usage statistics - Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy - Cookie names: _ga, _gid, _gat - Opt-out: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout **Google AdSense (if enabled):** - Displays advertisements - Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads - Cookie names: Various (prefixed with __gads, etc.) - Opt-out: https://www.google.com/settings/ads **Social Media Embeds:** If we embed content from YouTube, Facebook, or other platforms, those services may set cookies. We do not control third-party cookies. Please review the privacy policies of these services for more information.

You have several options to control and manage cookies: **Browser Settings:** Most browsers allow you to: - Block all cookies - Block third-party cookies only - Delete cookies when you close the browser - View and delete individual cookies **How to Manage Cookies by Browser:** - **Chrome:** Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data - **Firefox:** Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data - **Safari:** Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data - **Edge:** Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data **Google Analytics Opt-Out:** Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout **Advertising Opt-Out:** - Google Ads Settings: https://www.google.com/settings/ads - Network Advertising Initiative: https://optout.networkadvertising.org/ - Digital Advertising Alliance: https://optout.aboutads.info/ **Note:** Disabling cookies may affect website functionality and your user experience.

Some browsers have "Do Not Track" (DNT) features that send signals to websites requesting not to be tracked. Currently, there is no universal standard for recognizing DNT signals. We do not specifically respond to DNT signals, but we respect your privacy choices through the cookie management options described above. You can still opt out of tracking through: - Browser cookie settings - Google Analytics opt-out tools - Ad preference managers

Cookies have different lifespans: **Session Cookies:** - Temporary cookies deleted when you close your browser - Used for: Essential website functions, security **Persistent Cookies:** - Remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted - Duration ranges: 24 hours to 2 years - Used for: Analytics, preferences, advertising We regularly review and delete old cookies to minimize data retention.

We may update this cookie policy to reflect: - Changes in cookie usage - New third-party services - Legal requirements - Technology updates When we make significant changes, we will: - Update the "Last Updated" date - Notify users through website banners (where required by law) We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

By using our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. **EU Visitors (GDPR):** If you're visiting from the European Union, we obtain your explicit consent before setting non-essential cookies. **California Residents (CCPA):** You have the right to opt out of the sale of personal information, which may include data collected through cookies. **Withdrawing Consent:** You can withdraw your consent at any time by: - Deleting cookies through your browser - Changing your cookie preferences - Contacting us at hello@permittedpursuits.com We will respect your choices while ensuring essential website functionality remains available.

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us: **Email:** hello@permittedpursuits.com **Website:** https://permittedpursuits.com **Privacy Policy:** https://permittedpursuits.com/privacy We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days.