Last Updated: June 5, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Gavin Publishers ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit www.gavinpublishers.com (the "Website"). This policy explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control their use.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently and to provide information to website owners. Cookies can be "persistent" (remaining on your device until deleted) or "session-based" (deleted when you close your browser).
2. Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- To ensure our Website functions correctly
- To remember your preferences and settings
- To understand how visitors interact with our Website
- To deliver relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
- To detect and prevent security threats
3. Types of Cookies We Use
a) Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)
These cookies are required for the Website to function. They enable core features such as security, session management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the Website would not work without them.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| ci_session | Maintains user session state (login, CSRF protection) | 2 hours |
| csrf_test_name | Protects against Cross-Site Request Forgery attacks | Session |
| cookie_consent | Records your cookie consent preferences | 365 days |
b) Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our Website and user experience.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated number | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Maintains session state and tracks page interactions | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users and tracks page views | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Used to throttle request rate to limit data collection | 1 minute |
c) Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. They also help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. They are placed by third-party advertisers with our permission.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| NID | Stores preferences and other information such as preferred language, number of search results per page, and activation of Google's SafeSearch filter | 6 months | |
| IDE | Google DoubleClick | Used for serving targeted advertisements | 1 year |
| test_cookie | Google DoubleClick | Checks if the user's browser supports cookies | 15 minutes |
| DSID | Google DoubleClick | Links activity to a device for advertising purposes | 2 weeks |
| 1P_JAR | Gathers website statistics and tracks conversion rates for Google ads | 1 month |
d) Preference Cookies
These cookies allow the Website to remember choices you make to give you better functionality and personalized features.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| language_pref | Remembers your language preference | 30 days |
4. Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics of the Website and deliver advertisements on and through the Website:
- Google Analytics: Google's Privacy Policy
- Google AdSense: How Google Uses Advertising Cookies
- Google reCAPTCHA: Google's Privacy Policy
5. How to Manage Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. The following links provide instructions:
Google Ads Personalization:
- Visit Google Ads Settings to manage personalized advertising.
- Visit DAA opt-out page to opt out of interest-based advertising from participating companies.
- Visit Your Online Choices (EU) to manage advertising cookies.
Cookie Consent: You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the cookie settings link in our website footer or by contacting us.
6. Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you disable or reject cookies, some parts of our Website may become inaccessible or not function properly. Specifically:
- You may not be able to log in to your account
- Session persistence may not work correctly
- Some features may not remember your preferences
- Ads may still appear but will not be personalized
7. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.
8. Contact Information
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
- Email: contact@gavinpublishers.org
- Website: Contact Us