Learn about how WiseTopicHub uses cookies and similar tracking technologies, and how you can control your preferences.
Cookies are small text files that websites place on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit them. They serve various purposes, from keeping you logged in to remembering your preferences and analyzing how you use the site.
When you visit a website, the server sends a cookie to your browser. Your browser stores it in a dedicated file on your device. On subsequent visits, the browser sends the cookie back to the server, allowing the site to recognize you and remember your preferences.
We use cookies for the following general purposes:
Store your passwords in plain text, sell your browsing data, or track you across the internet for purposes unrelated to our Site.
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They cannot be switched off as they are required for basic operations like security, network management, and accessibility. You can set your browser to block these, but some parts of the Site will not work.
Essential cookies do not collect any personally identifiable information. They only contain anonymous tokens required for site operation.
Functional cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we've added to our pages. They remember your choices and provide a more personalized experience.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
__wth_theme |
Stores your dark/light mode preference | 1 year | WiseTopicHub |
__wth_lang |
Remembers your language preference | 1 year | WiseTopicHub |
__wth_font |
Stores your font size preference | 1 year | WiseTopicHub |
__wth_recent |
Tracks recently viewed articles | 30 days | WiseTopicHub |
If you disable functional cookies, the site will still work, but you'll need to re-enter your preferences each time you visit. Reading progress and saved settings won't be remembered.
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use our Site. They collect anonymous, aggregated data about page views, time on site, traffic sources, and navigation patterns. This helps us improve content, fix issues, and optimize performance.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga |
Distinguishes unique users for Google Analytics | 2 years | |
_ga_* |
Maintains session state for GA4 | 2 years | |
_gid |
Distinguishes users for Google Analytics | 24 hours | |
_gat |
Throttles request rate to Google Analytics | 1 minute | |
__wth_anon_id |
Anonymous user ID for internal analytics | 1 year | WiseTopicHub |
__wth_scroll |
Tracks scroll depth for content analytics | Session | WiseTopicHub |
__wth_perf |
Monitors page load times and performance | Session | WiseTopicHub |
__wth_utm |
Stores UTM parameters for campaign tracking | 30 days | WiseTopicHub |
We use Google Analytics with IP anonymization enabled. This means your full IP address is never stored by Google Analytics. We do not share your data with other Google products for advertising purposes.
Marketing cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and track ad campaign effectiveness. They may be set by our advertising partners to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant ads on other sites.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
_gcl_au |
Google AdSense conversion tracking | 90 days | |
__gads |
Serves Google AdSense advertisements | 2 years | |
IDE |
Doubleclick ad targeting and reporting | 1 year | |
__wth_newsletter |
Tracks email campaign performance | 30 days | WiseTopicHub |
__wth_affiliate |
Tracks affiliate link referrals for commission | 30 days | WiseTopicHub |
NID |
Google advertising preferences | 6 months |
Our affiliate tracking cookie helps us earn a small commission when you make a purchase through our links. This never affects the price you pay and helps us keep our content free.
We work with the following third-party services that may set cookies on your device. Each provider has their own privacy and cookie policies:
| Service | Purpose | Category | Policy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | Website traffic analysis and reporting | Analytics | View Policy |
| Google AdSense | Advertising and ad targeting | Marketing | View Policy |
| Cloudflare | CDN security and performance | Essential | View Policy |
| Mailchimp | Email newsletter delivery | Marketing | View Policy |
| Font Awesome | Loading icon fonts on the Site | Functional | View Policy |
We have no control over cookies set by third-party services. To learn more about their practices, please visit their individual privacy and cookie policies linked above.
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our cookie usage, technology, or legal requirements. When we make changes:
Check back periodically or subscribe to our newsletter to be notified about changes to our cookie practices. We'll always ask for consent before activating new marketing or analytics cookies.
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us: