Cookie Policy

Last Updated: October 17, 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how CU-Rates.org uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and improve your experience.

Types of Cookies We Use

1. Essential Cookies

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

  • Purpose: Website functionality
  • Duration: Session or up to 1 year
  • Can be disabled: No (required for website operation)

2. Analytics Cookies

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. This helps us improve our content and user experience.

  • Purpose: Website analytics and performance measurement
  • Provider: Google Analytics
  • Data collected: Page views, session duration, device type, anonymized IP address
  • Duration: Up to 2 years
  • Can be disabled: Yes (through cookie consent or browser settings)

3. Advertising Cookies

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. These cookies help show you relevant ads and measure ad performance.

  • Purpose: Display relevant advertisements
  • Provider: Google AdSense
  • Data collected: Ad impressions, clicks, browsing behavior
  • Duration: Up to 2 years
  • Can be disabled: Yes (through cookie consent or ad settings)

4. Preference Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences and settings to provide a personalized experience.

  • Purpose: Remember your cookie consent choice
  • Duration: Up to 1 year
  • Can be disabled: Yes

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services:

Google Analytics

Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Opt-out: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

Google AdSense

Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Ad Settings: https://adssettings.google.com/

How to Control Cookies

Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can choose to:

  • Accept: Allow all cookies
  • Reject: Block non-essential cookies

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting our website.

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

  • Block all cookies
  • Block third-party cookies only
  • Delete cookies after each session
  • View and delete individual cookies

Note: Blocking essential cookies may affect website functionality. Some features may not work properly if cookies are disabled.

Browser-Specific Instructions

  • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
  • Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
  • Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies

Do Not Track

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature. Currently, there is no industry standard for how to respond to DNT signals. We do not currently respond to DNT browser signals.

Changes 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.

Contact Us

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

[email protected]

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