Last updated: July 8, 2026
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that websites place on your device to store information about your visits, preferences, and activities. We use cookies and similar technologies (such as local storage, session storage, pixel tags) to provide, protect, and improve our services.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
2.1 Necessary Cookies (Always Enabled)
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling out forms.
- Authentication Cookies: Maintain your login state
- Security Cookies: Help detect and prevent security threats
- Session Cookies: Ensure normal navigation between pages
- Load Balancing Cookies: Help distribute traffic across our servers
- Cookie Consent Preferences: Remember your cookie choices
2.2 Analytics Cookies (Optional)
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the website so we can improve functionality and user experience. We collect information including:
- Page views, session duration, and bounce rates
- Navigation paths through the site
- Device type, browser, and geographic location
- Search queries and click behavior
This data is analyzed in aggregate form and is not used to identify individuals.
2.3 Marketing Cookies (Optional)
These cookies are used for:
- Delivering ads relevant to your interests
- Measuring advertising campaign effectiveness
- Limiting how many times you see the same ad
- Tracking clicks and conversions on affiliate links
2.4 Personalization Cookies (Optional)
These cookies are used for:
- Enabling "Recommended for You" and similar recommendation features
- Remembering your preference settings (such as language, theme)
- Storing your browsing history to improve recommendations
- Remembering your followed categories and favorites
3. First-Party and Third-Party Cookies
First-party cookies are set directly by Waoso for core website functionality.
Third-party cookies are set by our partners, including:
- Advertising networks (for targeted advertising)
- Analytics providers (for traffic analysis)
- Affiliate tracking networks (for commission calculation)
- Social media platforms (for sharing features)
4. Cookie Retention Periods
- Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Retention periods range from 30 days to 1 year depending on purpose
- Authentication Cookies: Valid during your login session, or up to 30 days with "Remember Me"
- Consent Preference Cookies: 6 months
- Analytics Cookies: Typically 90 days
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have multiple ways to manage cookies:
- Cookie Consent Banner: On first visit, you can choose to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or manage preferences by category.
- Account Settings: After logging in, you can update cookie preferences in your Account Settings.
- Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to view, delete, or block cookies. Please note that blocking necessary cookies may affect website functionality.
6. Global Privacy Control (GPC) and Do Not Track (DNT)
We honor Global Privacy Control (GPC) and Do Not Track (DNT) signals. If your browser sends a GPC or DNT signal, we will automatically disable non-essential cookies (analytics, marketing, personalization) unless you explicitly enable them through our cookie consent banner.
7. Similar Technologies
In addition to cookies, we use the following technologies:
- Local Storage: Stores data in your browser (such as device ID, theme preferences)
- Session Storage: Temporarily stores data, deleted after the session ends
- Pixel Tags: Used for tracking page loads and ad effectiveness
- Device Fingerprinting: Used for fraud prevention and identifying duplicate accounts
8. Policy Changes
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Material changes will be posted on this page and the "Last updated" date will be updated. We recommend you review this page periodically.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about cookies, please contact waoso9527@outlook.com.