Cookie Policy
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device by your web browser when you visit a website. They help the website remember your preferences (like language settings) and your activity, making your experience faster, smoother, and more personalized during future visits.
Why does The Hidden Ones use cookies?
We use both first-party cookies (from our own website) and third-party cookies (from trusted partners) for several reasons:
- To enable core site functionality
- To enhance the user experience
- To improve performance and analytics
- To provide relevant advertisements
Types of cookies we use
- Security Cookies
Used to authenticate users, prevent fraud, and protect personal data. These include cookies that verify login attempts and protect secure areas of the site.
- Functional & Essential Cookies
These are required for the website to function correctly. They allow you to navigate the site, access secure areas, remember preferences, and manage session status. Without these, parts of the website may not work properly.
- Analytics Cookies
We use cookies to better understand user behavior and website performance. These help us analyze trends, improve usability, and optimize content. We currently use:
- Google Analytics (by Google Inc.)
- Effective Measure
- Advertising Cookies
These cookies help us (and our advertising partners) display ads that are relevant to your interests — both on our website and across the web. For example, they track if you’ve seen an ad, whether you clicked it, and whether you visited the advertiser’s website afterwards.
- Social Media & Plug-in Cookies
Our website may include social sharing tools and plug-ins (e.g. from Facebook, Instagram, or X). These cookies enable interactions like sharing content or posting comments. They may allow social media platforms to track your activity across different websites.
How can you manage or delete cookies?
You can control or delete cookies via your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- Block cookies entirely
- Accept cookies only from certain websites
- Delete existing cookies
Please note: disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website. Certain features or sections may not work as intended.
For browser-specific instructions, please visit your browser’s support page:
Chrome: support.google.com/chrome
Firefox: support.mozilla.org
Safari: support.apple.com
Edge: support.microsoft.com