Cookie Policy

What are cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, remember preferences, and provide information to site owners. Similar technologies include local storage and pixels.

Types of cookies we use

Essential cookies

Required for basic site functionality and security. These cannot be disabled without affecting how the site works.

Preference cookies

Remember your cookie consent choices (stored locally in your browser under the key meridianpost_consent).

Advertising cookies (Google AdSense)

If Google AdSense is enabled on this site, ads are served on a non-personalized basis unless you opt in through our cookie banner. Non-personalized ads still require a limited set of cookies for frequency capping, reporting, and fraud prevention. Once you consent, Google may also use cookies for interest-based advertising. These cookies may include:

• Google / DoubleClick cookies — used to serve ads, limit how often you see an ad, and measure ad performance
• Interest-based advertising cookies — may record visits to this site and other sites to show relevant ads

Learn more in Google's documentation on AdSense cookies and Google's advertising technologies policy.

Your choices

On your first visit, our consent banner lets you accept all cookies, accept essential cookies only, or save a custom choice. You can change your mind at any time by clearing site data in your browser and revisiting the site.

To opt out of personalized advertising more broadly:

• Google Ads Settings
• Digital Advertising Alliance (aboutads.info)
• Your browser's cookie and privacy settings

Third-party cookies

Third-party services such as Google AdSense may set their own cookies when enabled and consented to. We do not control those cookies. Refer to the third party's privacy policy for details.

More information

For how we handle personal data, see our Privacy Policy.