Cookie Policy
Effective Date: August 8, 2026
Last Updated: August 24, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how ClearCents uses them, and the choices you have for managing them. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which covers how we handle personal information more broadly. If you're looking for a quick answer rather than the full policy, the short version is: essential cookies always run, and analytics/advertising cookies are off until you actively choose "Accept All" in the banner.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that a website places on your device when you visit it. They allow the site to remember information about your visit, such as your preferences or how you interact with the page. Some cookies are set by the website you're visiting (first-party cookies), while others are set by outside services the site uses, such as advertising networks or analytics tools (third-party cookies).
Similar technologies, such as web beacons and local storage, work in comparable ways and are covered by this policy as well.
How Long Cookies Last
Not all cookies stick around the same amount of time:
| Type | Duration |
|---|---|
| Session cookies | Deleted automatically when you close your browser |
| Persistent cookies | Remain on your device for a set period (commonly anywhere from 30 days to two years, depending on the specific cookie's purpose) or until you delete them manually |
Your cookie consent choice itself is stored as a cookie so we don't ask you again on every visit — this specific cookie is essential to how the consent banner functions.
How ClearCents Uses Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
| Category | Purpose | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Required for the site to function properly | Load balancing, security tokens, remembering your cookie consent choice |
| Analytics | Help us understand how visitors use the site so we can improve it | Google Analytics |
| Advertising | Used to serve ads and, in some cases, personalize ads based on browsing activity | Google AdSense |
| Functional | Remember your preferences to improve your experience | Display settings, previously visited pages |
Your Cookie Choices
When you first visit ClearCents, a cookie consent banner asks you to choose between "Accept All" and "Essential Only." Essential cookies always run, since the Site can't function properly without them. Analytics and advertising cookies are off by default and are only enabled if you click "Accept All" — they never load before you've made a choice.
You can change your mind at any time by clicking "Manage Cookie Preferences" in the footer of any page, which reopens the banner so you can update your choice.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on ClearCents are placed by third-party services we use to operate and monetize the Site:
- Google Analytics — helps us measure traffic and understand how visitors use our content, such as which articles are most read and how people navigate between pages. Learn more at Google's Partner Sites policy.
- Google AdSense — serves the advertising you see on our pages, and may use cookies to show ads based on your browsing activity across websites, not just on ClearCents. Learn more at How Google uses cookies in advertising.
These third parties are responsible for their own cookie and privacy practices, which are governed by their own policies, not this one. We select these specific services because they're widely used, well-established providers, but we don't control how they process data once it leaves our site.
Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) setting that sends a signal to websites requesting that your browsing not be tracked. There's currently no unified industry or legal standard for how websites must respond to DNT signals, and like most sites, ClearCents doesn't currently change its behavior based on a DNT signal alone. Your cookie consent choice made through our banner is the mechanism that actually controls whether analytics and advertising cookies load on this site, regardless of your browser's DNT setting.
How to Manage or Disable Cookies
You have several options for managing cookies:
- ClearCents' cookie preferences: Use the "Manage Cookie Preferences" link in the site footer to accept or decline analytics and advertising cookies at any time.
- Browser settings: Most browsers let you view, block, or delete cookies through their settings menu. The exact steps vary by browser (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge), but this is typically found under "Privacy" or "Site Settings."
- Google Ads Settings: Manage how Google personalizes ads for you at adssettings.google.com.
- Industry opt-out tools: Opt out of interest-based advertising from participating companies through the Digital Advertising Alliance.
Please note that blocking or deleting essential cookies may affect how parts of the Site function.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in the cookies and technologies we use. Any changes will be posted here with an updated "Last Updated" date.
Contact Us
Questions about our use of cookies can be sent to clearcentscontact@gmail.com or through our Contact page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does ClearCents use cookies to collect my personal information?
Cookies themselves don't collect your name or contact details unless you've provided them to us directly (for example, through our contact form). Some cookies do collect technical and behavioral data, such as your browsing activity and approximate location, which is covered in more detail in our Privacy Policy.
Will declining cookies stop ads from appearing?
It might. Since ClearCents' advertising cookies are opt-in, choosing "Essential Only" in the cookie banner means our advertising script won't load on that visit, so you may not see ads at all. Choosing "Accept All" enables ads, which may be personalized based on your browsing activity. Either way, you can change your choice anytime using "Manage Cookie Preferences" in the footer.
Can I use ClearCents without accepting cookies?
Yes, you can browse ClearCents with cookies disabled in your browser settings, though some features and personalization may not work as intended.
Do you respond to "Do Not Track" browser signals?
Not directly — there's no unified standard for how sites must respond to DNT signals, so like most websites, we rely on our own cookie consent banner as the actual control for whether analytics and advertising cookies load, rather than the DNT signal itself.
How long is my cookie consent choice remembered?
Your choice is stored as a cookie itself and generally persists for several months to a year, though this can vary by browser and whether you clear your cookies manually. You can change your choice anytime using "Manage Cookie Preferences" in the footer.