Cookie Policy

Effective Date: December 3, 2025
Last Updated: December 3, 2025

DoTrendz uses cookies and similar technologies to make our site work smoothly, understand visitor preferences, and improve your experience. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies we use, why, and how you control them.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit dotrendz.com. They help us remember preferences, track usage, and deliver personalized content. We also use similar technologies like local storage and browser fingerprints.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies (Always Active)

These make the site function properly. You can't disable them.

Examples and Purposes:

• session_id: Keeps you logged in during browsing session

• csrftoken: Prevents cross-site request forgery attacks

• preferences: Saves dark mode, category filters, font size

• navigation_state: Remembers scroll position, open menus

Duration: Session (deleted when browser closes) or 30 days max

Analytics Cookies (Optional)

Help us understand site performance and popular content.

Provider: Google Analytics
Cookies:

• _ga: Distinguishes unique visitors (2 years)

• _gid: Tracks visitor session (24 hours)

• _gat: Throttles request rate (1 minute)

What we track:

• Page views and popular articles

• Traffic sources (direct, social, search)

• Geographic trends (country/city level)

• Bounce rates and session duration

Opt-out: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on or cookie settings below

Social Media Cookies (Optional)

Enable sharing and embedded content from our social profiles.

Providers:

• Facebook (fbp, _fbc)

• Instagram (igcb, sessionid)

• X/Twitter (_twitter_sess)

• LinkedIn (li_mc, bscookie)

• Medium, Quora (platform-specific)

Purpose: Share buttons, embedded posts/videos work properly

Cookie Consent Banner

First-time visitors see a cookie consent notice explaining:

• Essential cookies (always on)

• Analytics cookies (optional)

• Social cookies (optional)

Click "Accept" for all or customize preferences.

How to Manage Cookies

Browser Settings:

1. Chrome: Settings > Privacy > Cookies > Block third-party

2. Firefox: Preferences > Privacy > Custom > Cookies

3. Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Block all cookies

4. Edge: Settings > Cookies > Manage

Complete Opt-Out:

• Use incognito/private browsing

• Install cookie-blocking extensions (uBlock Origin, Privacy Badger)

• Clear browser data regularly

Google Analytics Specific:
Download Google Analytics Opt-out Add-on

Third-Party Cookies

Social Platforms (when you interact):

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560602520959

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dotrendz.shop/

• X: https://x.com/HelpDotrendz

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dotrendz-undefined-145b66375/

• Medium: https://medium.com/@dotrendz.help

• Quora: https://www.quora.com/profile/DOTRENDZ

Clicking share buttons or viewing embedded content loads their cookies.

Cookie Duration

Session Cookies: Deleted when browser closes
Persistent Cookies: 24 hours to 2 years maximum
No indefinite tracking

No Advertising Cookies

Important: DoTrendz uses ZERO:

• Advertising cookies

• Retargeting pixels

• Behavioral advertising trackers

• Marketing cookies

Pure editorial site—no ads, no selling data.

Data Collected via Cookies

Essential: Technical data only (session state)
Analytics: Anonymized trends (no personal identifiers)
Social: Platform-specific (governed by their policies)

Never collected:

• Precise location

• Personal identifiers

• Browsing history beyond our site

Cookie Settings Access

Return visitors: Cookie settings link in footer or privacy policy. Modify preferences anytime.

Changes to Cookie Policy

Updates posted here with new date. Material changes via site notice.

Contact for Cookie Questions

Email: dotrendz.help@gmail.com
Privacy: dotrendz.help@gmail.com

Questions about specific cookies? We'll explain promptly.

DoTrendz keeps cookies minimal for best user experience and privacy. Your control respected.