Cookie Policy

Last updated: October 14, 2025

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

2. How We Use Cookies

TrendGather uses cookies for several purposes:

  • Essential cookies for site functionality
  • Analytics cookies to understand user behavior
  • Advertising cookies for personalized ads
  • Performance cookies to improve site speed
  • Preference cookies to remember your settings

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas.

Analytics Cookies

We use Google Analytics to analyze how visitors use our site. These cookies collect information about:

  • Number of visitors
  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on the site
  • Geographic location
  • Device and browser information

Advertising Cookies

We use Google AdSense, which places cookies to display relevant ads. These cookies:

  • Remember your recent visits
  • Serve personalized advertisements
  • Measure ad effectiveness
  • Cap ad frequency

4. Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, we use various third-party cookies:

  • Google Analytics: For website analytics and reporting
  • Google AdSense: For displaying advertisements
  • Social Media Platforms: For sharing content

5. Managing Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences by:

Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to:

  • Block all cookies
  • Accept only first-party cookies
  • Delete cookies after each session
  • Notify you before accepting cookies

Google Ad Settings

You can manage your Google advertising preferences at: Google Ads Settings

Opt-Out Tools

You can opt out of interest-based advertising through:

6. Cookie Duration

Cookies may be either "session" cookies or "persistent" cookies:

  • Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
  • Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device until deleted or expire (typically 1-2 years)

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable cookies, some features of TrendGather may not function properly, including:

  • Remembering your preferences
  • Providing personalized content
  • Analytics and site improvements

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:

Email: hello@trendgather.com