Last Updated: November 18, 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how The Novel Difference uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website. It explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control their use.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
Types of Cookies We Use
1. Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas of the website.
- Purpose: Enable core functionality
- Duration: Session or short-term
- Can be disabled: No (website won’t work properly)
2. Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
- Purpose: Track website usage and performance
- Examples: Google Analytics
- Information collected: Pages visited, time spent, bounce rate, browser type
- Duration: Varies (typically 1-2 years)
- Can be disabled: Yes
3. Functionality Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, personalized features.
- Purpose: Remember your preferences (language, region)
- Duration: Session or persistent
- Can be disabled: Yes (may affect functionality)
4. Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. They also help limit the number of times you see an advertisement.
- Purpose: Deliver targeted advertising
- Examples: Google AdSense, advertising networks
- Duration: Varies (typically up to 2 years)
- Can be disabled: Yes
5. Social Media Cookies
These cookies are set by social media platforms when you share content or interact with social media features on our website.
- Purpose: Enable social sharing and social media integration
- Examples: Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest widgets
- Duration: Varies by platform
- Can be disabled: Yes
Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several reasons:
- Essential Operations: To enable basic website functionality
- Performance: To analyze how visitors use our website and improve performance
- User Experience: To remember your preferences and provide personalized content
- Analytics: To understand visitor behavior and content effectiveness
- Advertising: To display relevant advertisements and measure ad effectiveness
- Security: To detect and prevent security threats
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are placed by third-party services. These include:
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. This helps us improve content and user experience. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information such as:
- Number of visitors and their geographic location
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Traffic sources (search engines, social media, direct visits)
- Device and browser information
Learn more about Google Analytics privacy at: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Advertising Partners
We may work with advertising partners who use cookies to serve ads based on your browsing activity. These partners may include:
- Google AdSense
- Other advertising networks
Social Media Platforms
Social media buttons and plugins may set cookies to track your interaction with social content.
How Long Do Cookies Last?
Cookies can be:
- Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period (days, months, or years) or until you delete them
Your Cookie Choices
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- Block all cookies
- Block third-party cookies only
- Delete cookies after closing the browser
- Accept or reject cookies on a case-by-case basis
How to Manage Cookies in Popular Browsers:
- Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Cookies
Opt-Out Tools
You can opt out of certain cookies:
- Google Analytics: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on at: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
- Advertising Cookies: Visit Digital Advertising Alliance at: http://www.aboutads.info/choices/ or Your Online Choices at: http://www.youronlinechoices.com/
- Do Not Track: Enable “Do Not Track” in your browser settings
Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you disable cookies, please note that:
- Some features of our website may not function properly
- Your user experience may be degraded
- You may need to re-enter preferences each visit
- Essential cookies cannot be disabled without affecting website functionality
Mobile Device Identifiers
If you access our website through a mobile device, we may use mobile device identifiers (similar to cookies) for analytics and advertising purposes. You can manage these through your device settings.
Other Tracking Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use:
- Web Beacons: Small transparent images that help track user activity
- Pixel Tags: Code snippets that collect information about your interaction with email or web content
- Local Storage: HTML5 local storage for storing preferences and settings
Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please revisit this page periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.
Contact Us About Cookies
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at [email protected]
Consent
By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. If you do not agree with our use of cookies, please adjust your browser settings or discontinue use of our website.
