cookie policy

COOKIE POLICY

Effective Date: July 26, 2026 Last Updated: July 26, 2026 Website: https://michaelsdigitalworld.com

This Cookie Policy explains how Michael’s Digital World (“we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy. By continuing to use our Site, you consent to our use of cookies as described here, unless you disable them as explained in Section 6.


1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the site function properly, remember your preferences, and provide information to the site owner and third parties about how the site is used. Similar technologies covered by this Policy include pixel tags, web beacons, and local storage.


2. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

  • Ensure our Site functions correctly
  • Understand how visitors use our Site so we can improve it
  • Remember your preferences between visits
  • Deliver and measure the performance of advertising
  • Track referrals from affiliate links

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies These cookies are essential for the Site to work properly, such as enabling basic navigation and access to secure areas. The Site may not function properly without them.

Analytics Cookies We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our Site, including pages visited, time spent, and navigation paths. This helps us improve content and site performance.

Advertising Cookies We use Google AdSense to display ads. Google and its advertising partners may place cookies to serve ads based on your browsing activity across websites and to measure ad performance.

Affiliate Tracking Cookies When you click an affiliate link on our Site (for example, a product recommendation), the affiliate network may place a cookie to track the referral and attribute any resulting purchase to us. This is how we earn a commission, at no extra cost to you.


4. Specific Cookies Used

Below are examples of the main cookies used on our Site. Exact cookies may vary as Google and our affiliate partners update their services.

Google Analytics sets cookies such as _ga, ga*, and _gid to distinguish users and sessions, generally lasting between 24 hours and 2 years.

Google AdSense sets cookies such as __gads and __gpi to measure ad delivery and limit how often you see the same ad, generally lasting up to 13 months.

Affiliate networks (such as Amazon Associates and others) set their own tracking cookies when you click an affiliate link, typically lasting between 24 hours and 30 days, depending on the program.


5. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third parties, not by us directly. We do not control these cookies, and their use is governed by the respective third party’s own privacy and cookie policies:

Google (Analytics and AdSense): https://policies.google.com/technologies/cookies

Affiliate networks: governed by each individual network’s cookie and privacy policy


6. How to Control or Disable Cookies

You have several options to manage cookies:

Browser settings: Most browsers let you block or delete cookies through their settings menu. Instructions vary by browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge). Disabling cookies may affect Site functionality.

Google Ads opt-out: Manage or opt out of personalized advertising at https://adssettings.google.com

Industry opt-out tools: Digital Advertising Alliance: http://www.aboutads.info/choices Network Advertising Initiative: http://www.networkadvertising.org/choices

Global Privacy Control (GPC): We honor GPC browser signals as a valid opt-out request for cookie-based sharing, where technically supported.

EU/UK visitors: Where required by law, we will request your consent via a cookie banner before setting non-essential cookies, and you may withdraw consent at any time through your cookie settings or browser controls.


7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights under the GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, or other applicable laws to know what cookies are used, object to or opt out of non-essential cookies, and withdraw consent at any time. See our Privacy Policy for full details on your rights and how to exercise them.


8. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for legal or regulatory reasons. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.


9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:

Email: michaelenokela988@gmail.com Website: https://michaelsdigitalworld.com