Cookie policy

27 Sep 2024

Introduction


Hi!, please find below some simple explanation of what cookies are, how we use them and how you can have complete control over them. Keep reading to learn everything about our cookies.



What are cookies and what purposes do we use them for?


Cookies are small text files that websites place in your device's browser when you visit them.

These files allow the website to remember your actions and preferences (such as login, language, font size, and other settings) for a period of time, so you don't have to re enter them every time you return to the site or navigate from one page to another.

Cookies are essential for improving your browsing experience by personalizing the content you see, optimizing site performance, and providing essential functionalities.

It's important to note that cookies are not software programs or viruses, but technical data that facilitate efficient interaction between your browser and the website you visit.


At Rogue Pen Publishing we use cookies and third-party cookies on our website for advertising purposes and for traffic analysis, to enhance your user experience and to protect the site against malicious activities.



Types of cookies used


Session cookie


This cookie is used to maintain your session while you navigate the website. It does not store any personal information and is automatically deleted when you close your browser.


Security cookies


We use Google reCAPTCHA on our website to protect our forms from abusive use by bots and to prevent spam. Google reCAPTCHA uses cookies to gather information in order to distinguish between humans and bots. This data collection includes information about the user's hardware and software, such as IP address, browser data, user interaction with the website (e.g., mouse movements and time spent on the page), and the date and time of the visit. The collected data is sent to Google for analysis and is subject to Google's Privacy Policy.


For more information you can also visit: How Google uses cookies.


Advertising and analysis cookies


To improve the performance of our advertising campaigns and analyze traffic on our website, we use Google tools such as Google Ads and Google Analytics.

Both tools use cookies or device identifiers to collect information about your visit, such as your IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, location, pages visited, time spent on our site, and other technical data. This information is used to generate reports that help us improve our content and user experience.

Disabling the use of cookies and device identifiers
If you wish to disable the use of cookies or device identifiers by Google, you can do so by visiting Google’s Ad Settings page or manage the use of device identifiers in your device settings.

To disable cookies from Google Analytics, you can use the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Additionally, for more details on how to control the use of cookies and data on your device, visit the Network Advertising Initiative page.



Social media


You can easily share posts on social media platforms like Facebook, WhatsApp, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn by using the share buttons located beneath each product and on every article page. This sharing process does not involve setting any cookies, and we do not have access to any information from your social media accounts. For more details on how this feature works, please refer to the privacy policies of the respective social media platforms, such as:


Facebook Privacy policy. and Cookie policy

Whatsapp Privacy policy. and Cookie policy

X Privacy policy. and Cookie policy

Instagram Privacy policy. and Cookie policy

Linkedin Privacy policy. and Cookie policy


Consent and cookie management


When you visit our website, you will see a consent banner that allows you to accept, deny, or manage your cookie preferences. You can take the following actions:


Accept: Allows the use of all cookies described in this policy.


Deny: Rejects the use of all cookies described in this policy.


Manage: Allows you to select and customize which cookies you want to accept or reject.



What happens if I don't accept cookies?


Form protection cookies (Google reCAPTCHA): If you do not accept these cookies, you will not be able to use the form to subscribe to our Newsletter, as they are necessary to ensure security and protect against abuse and spam.


Ads and traffic analysis cookies (Google Ads and Google Analytics): If you do not accept these cookies, we will not collect information about your browsing on our site, nor will we display personalized ads based on your interests.



Can I block or delete cookies?


Yes, you have control over cookies in your browser and can delete or block them as needed. You can set your browser to block all cookies or only cookies from certain websites.


Blocking cookies may cause some websites to not function properly, as certain features and customizations may depend on the information that cookies provide.



How to change your preferences


If you want to change your preferences at any time, you can do so through the "Manage Cookies" banner located at the bottom right corner of every page on our website.


Additionally, most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences.


Here are some links where you can find a guide on how to disable cookies in your browser:




For more information about cookies you can visit: allaboutcookies.org



Changes in cookie policy


The owner of this website may update this cookie policy to comply with legislative or regulatory changes or to adhere to specific guidelines.



Contact


If you have any questions about our cookie policy, feel free to contact us at:


roguepencontact@gmail.com




Cookies that may be installed while you are visiting our website


Name Description Duration Web Domain
PHPSESSID Used to store the user's session identifier. It enables session management on the server side. Session roguepenpublishing.com
ADS_VISITOR_ID Used for tracking and analytics related to ads and user engagement. 6 months .google.com
_ga Used to distinguish users. It assigns a unique ID to each user for tracking purposes. 2 years roguepenpublishing.com
_ga_(container-id) Used to store and track user interactions within a specific Google Analytics 4 property or container. The cookie helps in maintaining session state and tracking user behavior across sessions on the site. 2 years roguepenpublishing.com
_gid Used to distinguish users within a 24-hour period. Helps in tracking user behavior for analytics. 24 hours roguepenpublishing.com
_gat Used to throttle the request rate to Google Analytics servers, limiting data collection on high-traffic sites. 1 minute roguepenpublishing.com
gac* If you have linked your Google Analytics and Google Ads accounts, the cookie helps understand campaign performance. 90 days roguepenpublishing.com
_gcl_au Used by Google Ads to understand user interaction with the site. 90 days roguepenpublishing.com
_gcl_dc Helps with conversion tracking and optimizing ad performance across the Google Ads network. 90 days roguepenpublishing.com
ar_debug Used for debugging purposes, typically set by Google Ads or related services to track and log issues related to ad serving or user interactions. Session .google.com or roguepenpublishing.com
IDE To register and report a website user's actions after viewing or clicking on one of the advertiser's ads, with the purpose of measuring ad effectiveness and presenting targeted ads. 13 months .doubleclick.net
ANID Allows Google to show personalized ads across the web based on user preferences. 13 months .google.com
DSID Used to identify a logged-in user on non-Google sites and remember whether the user has agreed to ad personalization. 2 weeks .doubleclick.net
1P_JAR Used to gather site statistics and track conversion rates. Also helps track user interactions with ads and personalize them. 30 days .google.com
CONSENT Stores user consent preferences for ad personalization and other tracking activities. It helps manage consent for data collection and processing. 20 years .google.com
AID Links user activities across devices. 2 years .google.com
AEC Helps prevent cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks. 6 months .google.com
APISID Stores user preferences and information during browsing sessions. 2 years .google.com
DV Used to store information related to user authentication, preferences and browsing security. Session www.google.com
HSID Prevents fraudulent use of login information and protects user data. Also helps in showing personalized ads. 2 years .google.com
NID Used to remember user preferences and to help protect users from spam and abuse. It is also used to track user behavior for ad targeting and is shared with other Google services. 6 months .google.com
OTZ Used for tracking traffic and browsing activities and additional security checks. 1 month www.google.com
SAPISID To provide a customized experience and improve security. 2 years .google.com
SEARCH_SAMESITE Helps prevent cross-site request forgery. 6 months .google.com
SID Provides security and protects against fraudulent access. 2 years .google.com
S Used by Google services to maintain session state and track user interactions across different services. 6 months .google.com
SIDCC To protect user data from unauthorized access during browsing sessions. Also helps in ad targeting and showing personalized content. 1 year .google.com
SOCS Stores state of a user's cookie consent and helps manage the consent dialog. 13 months .google.com
SSID To store information about the user's session and to authenticate their identity. 2 years .google.com
__Secure-1PAPISID Used for user security and to help ensure safe browsing. 2 years .google.com
__Secure-1PSID Provides security functions and helps identify the user for enhanced security. 2 years .google.com
__Secure-1PSIDCC To help protect user data from unauthorized access during browsing sessions. 1 year .google.com
__Secure-1PSIDTS Helps in the verification process and enhances security. Session .google.com
__Secure-3PAPISID Ensures the user's browsing is safe and builds a profile of the website visitor's interests to show relevant and personalized ads through retargeting. 2 years .google.com
__Secure-3PSID Is used for user authentication with enhanced security and builds a profile of the user's interests for targeted ads. 2 years .google.com
__Secure-3PSIDCC For cross-site tracking and identification of security issues. 1 year .google.com
__Secure-3PSIDTS Assists in security processes, particularly session-related verifications. Session .google.com
__Secure-ENID Is used to secure and identify user sessions and also helps to enhance the security of user information. 13 months .google.com
Name PHPSESSID Description Used to store the user's session identifier. It enables session management on the server side. Duration Session Domain roguepenpublishing.com
Name ADS_VISITOR_ID Description Used for tracking and analytics related to ads and user engagement. Duration 6 months Domain .google.com
Name _ga Description Used to distinguish users. It assigns a unique ID to each user for tracking purposes. Duration 2 years Domain roguepenpublishing.com
Name _ga_(container-id) Description Used to store and track user interactions within a specific Google Analytics 4 property or container. The cookie helps in maintaining session state and tracking user behavior across sessions on the site. Duration 2 years Domain roguepenpublishing.com
Name _gid Description Used to distinguish users within a 24-hour period. Helps in tracking user behavior for analytics. Duration 24 hours Domain roguepenpublishing.com
Name _gat Description Used to throttle the request rate to Google Analytics servers, limiting data collection on high-traffic sites. Duration 1 minute Domain roguepenpublishing.com
Name gac* Description If you have linked your Google Analytics and Google Ads accounts, the cookie helps understand campaign performance. Duration 90 days Domain roguepenpublishing.com
Name _gcl_au Description Used by Google Ads to understand user interaction with the site. Duration 90 days Domain roguepenpublishing.com
Name _gcl_dc Description Helps with conversion tracking and optimizing ad performance across the Google Ads network. Duration 90 days Domain roguepenpublishing.com
Name ar_debug Description Used for debugging purposes, typically set by Google Ads or related services to track and log issues related to ad serving or user interactions. Duration Session Domain .google.com or roguepenpublishing.com
Name IDE Description To register and report a website user's actions after viewing or clicking on one of the advertiser's ads, with the purpose of measuring ad effectiveness and presenting targeted ads. Duration 13 months Domain .doubleclick.net
Name ANID Description Allows Google to show personalized ads across the web based on user preferences. Duration 13 months Domain .google.com
Name DSID Description Used to identify a logged-in user on non-Google sites and remember whether the user has agreed to ad personalization. Duration 2 weeks Domain .doubleclick.net
Name 1P_JAR Description Used to gather site statistics and track conversion rates. Also helps track user interactions with ads and personalize them. Duration 30 days Domain .google.com
Name CONSENT Description Stores user consent preferences for ad personalization and other tracking activities. It helps manage consent for data collection and processing. Duration 20 years Domain .google.com
Name AID Description Links user activities across devices. Duration 2 years Domain .google.com
Name AEC Description Helps prevent cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks. Duration 6 months Domain .google.com
Name APISID Description Stores user preferences and information during browsing sessions. Duration 2 years Domain .google.com
Name DV Description Used to store information related to user authentication, preferences and browsing security. Duration Session Domain www.google.com
Name HSID Description Prevents fraudulent use of login information and protects user data. Also helps in showing personalized ads. Duration 2 years Domain .google.com
Name NID Description Used to remember user preferences and to help protect users from spam and abuse. It is also used to track user behavior for ad targeting and is shared with other Google services. Duration 6 months Domain .google.com
Name OTZ Description Used for tracking traffic and browsing activities and additional security checks. Duration 1 month Domain www.google.com
Name SAPISID Description To provide a customized experience and improve security. Duration 2 years Domain .google.com
Name SEARCH_SAMESITE Description Helps prevent cross-site request forgery. Duration 6 months Domain .google.com
Name SID Description Provides security and protects against fraudulent access. Duration 2 years Domain .google.com
Name S Description Used by Google services to maintain session state and track user interactions across different services. Duration 6 months Domain .google.com
Name SIDCC Description To protect user data from unauthorized access during browsing sessions. Also helps in ad targeting and showing personalized content. Duration 1 year Domain .google.com
Name SOCS Description Stores state of a user's cookie consent and helps manage the consent dialog. Duration 13 months Domain .google.com
Name SSID Description To store information about the user's session and to authenticate their identity. Duration 2 years Domain .google.com
Name __Secure-1PAPISID Description Used for user security and to help ensure safe browsing. Duration 2 years Domain .google.com
Name __Secure-1PSID Description Provides security functions and helps identify the user for enhanced security. Duration 2 years Domain .google.com
Name __Secure-1PSIDCC Description To help protect user data from unauthorized access during browsing sessions. Duration 1 year Domain .google.com
Name __Secure-1PSIDTS Description Helps in the verification process and enhances security. Duration Session Domain .google.com
Name __Secure-3PAPISID Description Ensures the user's browsing is safe and builds a profile of the website visitor's interests to show relevant and personalized ads through retargeting. Duration 2 years Domain .google.com
Name __Secure-3PSID Description Is used for user authentication with enhanced security and builds a profile of the user's interests for targeted ads. Duration 2 years Domain .google.com
Name __Secure-3PSIDCC Description For cross-site tracking and identification of security issues. Duration 1 year Domain .google.com
Name __Secure-3PSIDTS Description Assists in security processes, particularly session-related verifications. Duration Session Domain .google.com
Name __Secure-ENID Description Is used to secure and identify user sessions and also helps to enhance the security of user information. Duration 13 months Domain .google.com