Last updated: January 1, 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how The Pulse ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website at thepulse.example.com. ## 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 to provide information to website owners. ## Types of Cookies We Use ### Strictly Necessary Cookies These cookies are essential for the Site to function properly. They cannot be disabled. They include cookies that: - Remember your preferences during a session - Enable secure areas of the Site to function ### Analytics Cookies We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our Site. This helps us improve our content and user experience. We use: - **Google Analytics** — Tracks page views, session duration, and user behavior. Data is anonymized where possible. ### Advertising Cookies If we display advertisements, advertising networks may place cookies to: - Deliver relevant advertisements - Limit how often you see an ad - Measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns These may include cookies from **Google AdSense** and other advertising partners. ### Functional Cookies These cookies allow the Site to remember choices you make (such as your preferred language) and provide enhanced features. ## Third-Party Cookies Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies. Please refer to the respective third-party privacy policies for more information: - [Google Privacy Policy](https://policies.google.com/privacy) - [Google AdSense](https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads) ## Managing Cookies You can control and manage cookies in several ways: ### Browser Settings Most browsers allow you to: - View cookies stored on your device - Delete cookies - Block cookies from specific sites - Block all third-party cookies Refer to your browser's help documentation for instructions. ### Opt-Out Tools - **Google Analytics:** [Google Analytics Opt-out](https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout) - **Google Ads:** [Google Ad Settings](https://adssettings.google.com) ### Impact of Disabling Cookies Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Site. Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled without impacting Site performance. ## Changes to This Policy We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be reflected by updating the date at the top of this page. ## Contact Us If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at hello@thepulse.example.com.