Cookies
Our Privacy Policy explains our principles when it comes to the collection, processing, and storage of your information. The Cookie Policy specifically explains how we, our partners, and users of our services deploy cookies, as well as the options you have to control them.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small pieces of data, stored in text files, that are stored on your computer or other device when websites are loaded in a browser. They are widely used to ‘remember’ you and your preferences, either for a single visit (through a ‘session cookie’) or for multiple repeat visits (using a ‘persistent cookie’). They ensure a consistent and efficient experience for visitors, and perform essential functions such as allowing users to register and remain logged in. Cookies may be set by the site that you are visiting (known as ‘first party cookies’), or by third parties, such as those who serve content or provide advertising or analytics services on the website (‘third party cookies’).
Cookies set by GrammarCheck.me
We use cookies for a number of different purposes. Some cookies are necessary for technical reasons; some enable a personalized experience for both visitors and registered users; and some allow the display of advertising from selected third party networks. Some of these cookies may be set when a page is loaded, or when a visitor takes a particular action.
Below the different categories of cookies set by GrammarCheck.me are outlined, with specific examples detailed in the tables that follow. This includes their name and purpose.
Strictly Necessary: These are the cookies that are essential for GrammarCheck.me to perform basic functions. These include those required to allow registered users to authenticate and perform account related functions.
Functionality: viewedOuibounceModal for example limits the frequency of our exit popup.
Tracking: These are set by trusted third party networks (e.g. Google Analytics) to track details such as the number of unique visitors, and pageviews to help improve the user experience. They are also used by our partner ShareASale to track affiliate referrals and attribute sales.
Third Party/Embedded Content: GrammarCheck.me makes use of different third party applications and services to enhance the experience of website visitors. These include social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter (through the use of sharing buttons), or embedded content from YouTube and Vimeo. As a result, cookies may be set by these third parties, and used by them to track your online activity. We have no direct control over the information that is collected by these cookies.
| Cookie | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| CookieControl | Session | Used for GDPR compliance. |
| _ga | 2 years | Google Analytics – Registers a unique ID, used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. |
| _gat_gtag_UA_16395835_13 | 1 Day | Google Analytics – Used to throttle request rate. |
| _gid | 1 Day | Google Analytics – Registers a unique ID, used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. |
| viewedOuibounceModal | 1 Week | Set when exit popup is triggered. Used to prevent showing the popup a second time. |
| XD0 | 30 Years | ShareASale – Used to track affiliate referrals. |
| XSJ | Session | ShareASale – Used to track affiliate referrals. |
| __cfduid | 1 Month | ShareASale – Unique ID used to track affiliate referrals. |
Controlling Cookies
Visitors may wish to restrict the use of cookies, or completely prevent them from being set. Most browsers provide for ways to control cookie behavior such as the length of time they are stored — either through built-in functionality or by utilizing third party plugins.
To find out more on how to manage and delete cookies, visit aboutcookies.org. For more details on advertising cookies, and how to manage them, visit youronlinechoices.eu (EU based), or aboutads.info (US based).
Some specific opt-out programs are available here:
Google Analytics – https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
ShareASale – http://www.shareasale.com/legal/optOut.cfm
It’s important to note that restricting or disabling the use of cookies can limit the functionality of sites, or prevent them from working correctly at all.
