What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help websites remember information about your visits. They enable sites to recognize returning visitors, maintain preferences, and track how pages are used. Tracking pixels and similar technologies serve comparable functions across different platforms.
Ricky's informational site uses cookies to deliver a better experience: remembering your navigation choices, measuring content performance, and analyzing visitor patterns. We do not use cookies to identify you personally or sell your data to third parties.
Types of Cookies We Use
Our site employs analytics cookies to understand which pages visitors access most, how long they spend on content, and where they navigate next. This helps us improve article quality and layout based on actual usage patterns.
We also place external tracked links in content. These links include tracking parameters that tell us whether readers click through to operator websites or other external destinations. This data informs editorial decisions about which topics and resources are most valuable to our audience.
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Analytics | Measure page views, session duration, and content engagement | Typically 2 years |
| Tracking pixels | Monitor clicks on external links in articles | Session or persistent |
| Preference cookies | Remember your site navigation choices and display settings | Up to 1 year |
| Security cookies | Protect against fraud and maintain session integrity | Session |
How We Use This Information
Analytics data helps us identify which topics resonate with readers and which sections of the site need improvement. Tracking external links shows us whether our referrals to operator sites are useful, guiding our editorial focus.
We aggregate all data and never use cookies to build detailed profiles of individual visitors or sell information to advertisers. Our analytics focus on site-wide trends, not personal behavior.
Your Cookie Choices
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through settings. You can block all cookies, allow only certain types, or clear cookies when you close your browser. Disabling cookies may affect some site features, such as remembering your navigation preferences.
This site does not offer opt-out mechanisms or consent banners because we do not require your permission to use analytics or tracking links—these are standard informational site tools. If you prefer not to be tracked at all, adjust your browser settings or use a privacy-focused browser extension.
Third-Party Services
We use analytics and link-tracking services provided by third parties. These services operate under their own privacy policies and may retain data according to their terms. We do not control how third-party platforms use aggregated data, only that they do not receive personal information from us.
External links you click lead to operator websites governed by their own privacy and cookie policies. Review those policies directly on their sites before providing personal information.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this cookie information if our tracking practices change. Changes will be posted here with a revised date. Continued use of the site after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
faq
Do you use cookies to identify me personally?
No. Our cookies do not capture personal identifying information like your name, email, or account details. Analytics cookies track aggregate visitor behavior, not individual identity.
Can I disable cookies and still use the site?
Yes. You can disable cookies through your browser settings. Some features like remembering your navigation choices may not work, but core content remains accessible.
Do you sell my cookie data to advertisers?
No. We do not sell or share cookie data with advertisers or data brokers. Analytics data is used only to improve our site and remains internal.
What happens if I click a tracked external link?
Clicking a tracked link sends a signal to us that the link was used. You are then directed to the operator's website, which has its own privacy policy. We do not receive personal information about you from external sites.
How long do you keep cookie data?
Analytics data is typically retained for 2 years unless we specify otherwise. Preference cookies may persist longer to remember your site choices. You can delete all cookies from your device at any time through browser settings.
