Cookie Policy

Welcome to Litchie (accessible from https://litchie.net). This Cookie Policy explains how and why we use cookies, web beacons, tracking pixels, and similar technologies when you visit our website, and your choices regarding these technologies.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit websites. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, enhance user experience, provide analytical data, and support tailored advertising.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use both first-party and third-party cookies for several operational reasons:

  • Essential / Strictly Necessary Cookies: These cookies are essential for navigating the website and utilizing its core features. Without these cookies, the site cannot function properly.

  • Performance & Analytics Cookies: These cookies collect aggregated, anonymous information about how visitors use Litchie (such as most viewed articles, bounce rates, and traffic sources) via tools like Google Analytics. This helps us optimize performance and improve content.

  • Functionality Cookies: These allow our website to remember choices you make (such as UI preferences or search queries) to deliver an enhanced, personalized experience.

  • Advertising & Targeting Cookies: Third-party advertising networks (including Google AdSense and affiliate partners) deploy cookies to serve relevant ads tailored to your browsing behavior, limit ad repetitiveness, and measure campaign effectiveness.

3. Third-Party Advertising and Analytics

We work with trusted third-party service providers who may also set cookies on your browser:

  • Google AdSense: Google uses cookies (such as the DoubleClick cookie) to serve ads based on prior visits to our website or other sites across the internet. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.

  • Google Analytics: Helps us analyze user interactions across our site anonymously. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking via the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

4. How to Manage and Disable Cookies

You have the right to accept, configure, or refuse cookies at any time. You can adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies:

  • Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data.

  • Mozilla Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data.

  • Apple Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Block all cookies.

  • Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies.

Note: If you choose to disable cookies completely, some parts and functionalities of Litchie may not perform as intended.

5. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in legal requirements, operational practices, or technology. Any modifications will be posted here with an updated "Last Updated" date.

6. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding our Cookie Policy, feel free to reach out to us: