Cookie Policy
Last updated: July 19, 2026
Cookie Policy for stellarum.top
Last updated: July 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how stellarum.top (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our blog about forums. It describes what cookies are, which types we use, how third-party ad partners (including Google AdSense) use them, and how you can control your cookie preferences. By continuing to browse stellarum.top, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They help the website remember your actions and preferences (such as login details, language, or display settings) over a period of time, so you don’t have to re-enter them each time you return. Cookies can be “first-party” (set by the website you are visiting) or “third-party” (set by other services we use).
Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following categories of cookies on stellarum.top:
1. Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the basic functioning of our blog. They enable core features such as page navigation, secure access to certain areas, and load balancing. Without these cookies, the site cannot operate properly. Essential cookies do not collect information for marketing purposes and are typically session-based (they expire when you close your browser).
- Session cookies to maintain your browsing session
- Security cookies to prevent fraudulent activity
- Load-balancing cookies to ensure stable performance
2. Analytics Cookies
We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with stellarum.top. This helps us improve our content, measure the performance of our blog, and identify popular topics. These cookies collect aggregated, anonymous data such as the number of visitors, pages viewed, and referral sources. We may use services like Google Analytics for this purpose.
- Google Analytics (_ga, _gid, _gat) – track user sessions and page views
- Duration cookies to measure time spent on pages
- Performance cookies to identify technical issues
3. Advertising Cookies (including Google AdSense)
Advertising cookies are used to deliver ads that are relevant to your interests. On stellarum.top, we partner with Google AdSense and other third-party ad networks to display advertisements. These cookies track your browsing habits across websites to build a profile of your interests, enabling personalized ad content. They also measure the effectiveness of ad campaigns by counting clicks and conversions.
How Google AdSense uses cookies: Google uses cookies (such as the “NID” and “IDE” cookies) to personalize ads on our site based on your previous visits to stellarum.top and other websites. These cookies help prevent you from seeing the same ad repeatedly, measure the performance of ad campaigns, and tailor ads to your interests. For example, if you read forum-related articles, you may see ads for forum software or community tools. Google may also share aggregated, anonymized data with us about ad performance.
- Google AdSense cookies (e.g., _gads, _gac_*) – for ad personalization and frequency capping
- Third-party ad server cookies (e.g., DoubleClick) – for ad measurement and reporting
- Conversion tracking cookies – to track ad effectiveness
How You Can Control Cookies
You have the right to accept or reject cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can modify your browser settings to decline cookies or alert you when a cookie is being placed. Please note that disabling certain cookies (especially essential ones) may affect the functionality of stellarum.top.
- Browser settings: You can manage cookies through your browser’s preferences. For detailed instructions, visit your browser’s help page (e.g., Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge).
- Opt-out of ad personalization: To opt out of personalized advertising from Google, visit the Google Ads Settings page. You can also opt out of third-party ad networks through the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page.
- Cookie consent banner: When you first visit stellarum.top, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can adjust your preferences at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer of our website.
Third-Party Cookies
In addition to Google AdSense, we may allow other third-party service providers (e.g., analytics platforms, social media plugins) to set cookies on your device. These third parties have their own cookie policies, and we do not control them. We encourage you to review the privacy and cookie policies of any third-party services we use.
Links to Other Websites
Our blog may contain links to external websites, including forum platforms and resources. This Cookie Policy applies only to stellarum.top. When you click on a link to another site, we recommend reading their cookie and privacy policies.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
For more detailed information about how we handle your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.
This Cookie Policy was created for stellarum.top, a blog about forums.