Cookie Policy

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Albatimes (“we”, “our”, “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on the Website. It is part of our Privacy Policy and helps you understand what cookies we use, why, and how you can manage them.

2. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They can be used to remember your preferences, analyze website usage, and display relevant advertising.

3. Types of cookies we use

• Strictly Necessary Cookies: Required for the basic operation of the Website. These cannot be disabled.
• Performance & Analytics Cookies: Collect anonymous information about how visitors use the Website, e.g., Google Analytics.
• Functional Cookies: Remember user preferences and settings to improve your experience.
• Advertising & Marketing Cookies: Track browsing habits to display relevant ads, including third-party ad networks like Google Ads.

4. How we use cookies

• To ensure proper functioning of the Website.
• To improve performance and optimize content.
• To personalize user experience and remember preferences.
• To serve relevant advertising and measure ad effectiveness.
• To monitor and prevent security threats.

5. Third-party cookies

We may allow third-party services to place cookies through our Website, such as:

• Google Analytics and Google Ads,
• YouTube embeds,
• Social media sharing plugins.

These third parties may collect information in accordance with their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for their data collection or use.

6. Managing cookies

You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings. Common options include:

• Blocking all cookies,
• Deleting cookies stored on your device,
• Setting preferences for specific websites.

Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Website or limit personalized services.

7. Consent

By continuing to use the Website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this Policy. You may withdraw consent at any time by changing browser settings or using opt-out tools provided by third-party services.

8. Data collected via cookies

Data collected via cookies may include:

• IP address or device identifier,
• Browser type and version,
• Pages visited, time spent on pages, and navigation paths,
• Click-through and conversion data for ads.

All data is processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

9. Retention of cookie data

Cookies may remain on your device for varying durations: session cookies are deleted when you close your browser, while persistent cookies may remain for longer periods to remember settings and preferences.

10. Changes to this Cookie Policy

We may update this Policy periodically. Changes will be indicated by the “Last updated” date. Continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of the updated Policy.

11. Contact Information