What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, to work more efficiently, and to provide reporting information. Similar technologies — including web beacons, pixels, and local storage — perform comparable functions, and we refer to all of them collectively as "cookies" in this policy.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Remember your cookie consent preferences
- Understand how visitors find and use our Site so we can improve it
- Measure the performance of our content and advertising
- Serve and personalize advertisements through our advertising partners
- Attribute affiliate referrals so our partners can calculate commissions
Categories of Cookies We Use
| Category | Purpose | Examples | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Enable core functionality such as remembering your consent choice | cookieConsent | Up to 1 year |
| Analytics | Measure traffic and usage patterns | Google Analytics (_ga, _gid), Umami, Microsoft Clarity | Session – 2 years |
| Advertising | Serve and measure personalized ads | Google AdSense / DoubleClick | Up to 2 years |
| Affiliate | Track referrals to partner platforms | Partner-set cookies | Varies by partner |
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are set by third parties that provide services on our behalf. These include Google (Analytics and AdSense), Microsoft (Clarity), Umami, and our affiliate networks. We do not control the setting of these cookies. Please review each provider's own privacy and cookie policies for details:
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
- Consent banner: When you first visit, our banner lets you accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can clear your browser storage to see it again and change your choice.
- Browser controls: Most browsers let you block or delete cookies through their settings. Disabling cookies may affect how the Site functions.
- Advertising opt-outs: Google Ad Settings, DAA opt-out, and NAI opt-out.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically. Changes take effect when we post the revised policy and update the "Last updated" date above.
Contact
Questions about our use of cookies? Email privacy@riiiich.me. Governing jurisdiction: Kathmandu, Nepal.