Cookie Policy

Cookie Policy — thingsushouldknow.com

Last updated: 3 December 2025
Owner / Operator: Syed Mohsin Ali Shah

Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how thingsushouldknow.com (“the Site”) uses cookies and similar technologies to operate, analyze, and improve the website.

By using this Site, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this Policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser. They help websites remember information such as:

  • Login status
  • Preferences
  • Analytics information
  • Ad personalisation

Cookies can be set by this website (“first-party cookies”) or by third-party providers (“third-party cookies”).

2. Types of Cookies We Use

a) Strictly Necessary Cookies

Essential for the site to function.
Examples:

  • WordPress session cookies
  • Security & login cookies
  • PHPSESSID (server session)

These cannot be disabled.

b) Functional Cookies

Used to remember settings such as:

  • Language preferences
  • Commenter details

Example:
comment_author_*

c) Analytics / Performance Cookies

Used to understand how the Site is used.
We use Google Analytics GA4, which may collect:

  • IP address (with anonymization when applicable)
  • Device & browser details
  • Pages visited
  • Time on site

Example cookies:

  • _ga
  • _gid
  • _ga_<container>

d) Advertising / Targeting Cookies

Used by Google AdSense and partners to:

  • Deliver personalized ads
  • Limit ad frequency
  • Measure ad performance

Examples:

  • IDE
  • ANID
  • NID

These cookies may track your browsing across websites for ad personalization.

3. Third-Party Cookies

The Site may use cookies from:

  • Google AdSense
  • Google Analytics
  • Cloudflare (if enabled)
  • Plugin providers

Third parties may act as independent data controllers for their own purposes.

See Google’s policies:
https://policies.google.com

4. Cookie Consent (GDPR / UK GDPR / EEA Users)

If you visit from the EU/UK, we will:

  • Display a cookie consent banner
  • Block non-essential cookies until consent is given
  • Allow users to change consent at any time

Consent Mode will be applied for Google services.

5. How to Manage Cookies

You may:

A. Control cookies via browser settings

Most browsers allow you to:

  • Block cookies
  • Delete cookies
  • Prevent third-party cookies

B. Opt out of Google advertising

Users may opt-out of personalized advertising here:
https://adssettings.google.com

C. Use industry opt-out mechanisms

  • YourAdChoices
  • Network Advertising Initiative (NAI)

Note: blocking cookies may affect website functionality.

6. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this policy as needed. Changes will be posted with an updated date.

7. Contact Information

For questions about cookies or data rights:

Email: syedmohsinalishah768786@gmail.com
Postal: A-104 Sector X7, Gulshan-e-Maymar, Karachi, Pakistan