COOKIE POLICY

Last updated January 24, 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how BlogRolly Ltd ("Company", "we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website https://blogrolly.com (the "Site") and our related services (collectively, the "Services").

TABLE OF CONTENTS

  1. WHAT ARE COOKIES
  2. TYPES OF COOKIES WE USE
  3. ESSENTIAL COOKIES
  4. ANALYTICS COOKIES
  5. FUNCTIONAL COOKIES
  6. ADVERTISING COOKIES
  7. THIRD-PARTY COOKIES
  8. MANAGING YOUR COOKIE PREFERENCES
  9. COOKIE RETENTION
  10. UPDATES TO THIS POLICY
  11. CONTACT US

1. WHAT ARE COOKIES

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, such as your preferred language and other settings, which can make your next visit easier and the site more useful to you.

Similar technologies we use include:

  • Web beacons/pixels: Small graphics that help us understand how you use our website
  • Local storage: Technology that allows websites to store data locally within your browser
  • Session storage: Temporary storage that exists only for the duration of your browsing session

2. TYPES OF COOKIES WE USE

We use the following types of cookies on our Services:

By Duration:

  • Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser
  • Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device until they expire or you delete them

By Purpose:

  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website
  • Functional Cookies: Enable enhanced functionality and personalization
  • Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements

3. ESSENTIAL COOKIES

These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly and cannot be switched off. They include:

  • Authentication cookies: Keep you logged in during your session
  • Security cookies: Protect against cross-site request forgery and other security threats
  • Load balancing cookies: Ensure the website works properly by distributing traffic
  • Session management: Remember your preferences during your visit
Cookie NamePurposeDuration
supabase-auth-tokenAuthentication and session management1 hour
csrf-tokenSecurity protectionSession

4. ANALYTICS COOKIES

We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website. This helps us improve our Services.

Cookie NameProviderPurposeDuration
_gaGoogle AnalyticsDistinguishes unique users2 years
_ga_*Google AnalyticsCollects data on user behavior2 years
umami-*Umami AnalyticsPrivacy-focused analytics1 year

5. FUNCTIONAL COOKIES

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as:

  • Remembering your login status
  • Storing your preferences and settings
  • Personalizing content based on your interests
  • Remembering items in your blog submission drafts

6. ADVERTISING COOKIES

Currently, we do not use advertising cookies. If we implement advertising in the future, we will update this policy and seek your consent where required by law.

7. THIRD-PARTY COOKIES

Some cookies are placed by third-party services we use:

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google may use this data for their own purposes. You can opt-out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.

Learn more: Google Privacy Policy

Stripe

For payment processing, Stripe may set cookies to prevent fraud and ensure secure transactions.

Learn more: Stripe Privacy Policy

Supabase

Our backend infrastructure provider may set cookies for authentication and database management.

Learn more: Supabase Privacy Policy

8. MANAGING YOUR COOKIE PREFERENCES

You have several options for managing cookies:

Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to:

  • View what cookies have been set and delete them individually
  • Block third-party cookies
  • Block cookies from particular sites
  • Block all cookies from being set
  • Delete all cookies when you close your browser

Browser-Specific Instructions:

  • Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
  • Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
  • Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data

Opt-Out Tools

Impact of Disabling Cookies

Please note that if you disable cookies:

  • Some features of our website may not function properly
  • You may need to re-enter information more frequently
  • Your experience may be less personalized
  • Some pages may load more slowly

Different cookies have different retention periods:

  • Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
  • Authentication cookies: Typically expire after 1 hour of inactivity
  • Analytics cookies: Usually retained for up to 2 years
  • Functional cookies: Retained until you delete them or they expire (usually 1 year)

10. UPDATES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make changes, we will:

  • Update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
  • Notify you of material changes via email or website notification
  • Seek your consent again for any new types of cookies where required by law

11. CONTACT US

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us:

BlogRolly Ltd
20 Wenlock Road
London, N1 7GU
United Kingdom
Phone: +44 (0) 7796439429
Email: hello@blogrolly.com

Data Protection Inquiries

For cookie-related data protection inquiries, please email us at hello@blogrolly.com with "Cookie Policy" in the subject line.