Cookie Policy for riddify.xyz

Last updated: June 2026

Welcome to riddify.xyz — your English-language blog about whitewater rafting, gear, destinations, and river adventures. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we and our partners (including Google AdSense) use them on this site, and how you can control your cookie preferences. By continuing to browse riddify.xyz, you agree to the use of cookies as described in this policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit a website. They help the website remember your actions and preferences (such as language, font size, and other display choices) over a period of time, so you don’t have to re-enter them every time you return or navigate from page to page. Cookies can be set by the website itself (“first-party cookies”) or by third-party services we integrate (e.g., analytics or advertising networks — “third-party cookies”).

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies on riddify.xyz to ensure the site works properly, to understand how readers engage with our rafting content, and to deliver relevant advertisements.

Essential / Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are required for the basic functionality of the blog. They enable core features like page navigation, secure access, and load balancing. Without these cookies, the site cannot operate properly.

• Session cookies that keep you logged in (if applicable) or maintain your session state.
• Security cookies that help detect fraudulent activity.
• Technical cookies that remember your cookie consent choice.

Analytics Cookies

We use analytics cookies (e.g., Google Analytics) to collect anonymous information about how visitors use riddify.xyz. This helps us improve the blog — for example, understanding which rafting articles are most popular, how long readers stay, and what devices they use. These cookies do not identify you personally.

• _ga, _gid, _gat (Google Analytics) — measure page visits and session duration.
• Aggregated data only — we never share personally identifiable information.

Advertising Cookies (including Google AdSense)

We partner with Google AdSense and other third-party ad networks to display ads that help keep riddify.xyz free and running. Advertising cookies are used to build a profile of your interests based on your browsing activity across different websites. This allows us to show you ads that are more relevant to you (e.g., rafting gear, outdoor travel, adventure insurance) and to measure the performance of those ads.

• Google AdSense uses cookies like _gads, _gac_, and IDE (DoubleClick) to personalize ads, limit how often you see an ad, and evaluate campaign effectiveness.
• These cookies may track your visits to riddify.xyz and other sites to deliver targeted advertising based on your interests.
• Advertisers may also use their own cookies (e.g., for retargeting).

3. How to Control and Delete 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 some or all cookies. If you block cookies, certain features of riddify.xyz (especially ad personalization) may not function as intended.

Browser Settings

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser’s settings menu. Below are links to instructions for the most common browsers:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Safari (macOS/iOS)
• Microsoft Edge

Ad Personalization Opt-Out

To opt out of personalized advertising from Google and other participating ad networks, you can visit:

• Google Ad Settings — manage or disable ad personalization across Google services.
• Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) Opt-Out — opt out of interest-based advertising from multiple companies.
• Your Online Choices (EU) — control third-party ad cookies from European advertisers.

Please note that opting out of personalized ads does not mean you will see fewer ads — it simply means the ads you see will be less relevant to your interests.

4. Third-Party Ad Partners and Data Sharing

As mentioned, we use Google AdSense to serve ads. Google may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect or receive information from riddify.xyz and elsewhere on the internet and use that information to provide measurement services and target ads. You can learn more about how Google handles data at How Google uses data when you use our partners’ sites or apps.

Other third-party ad vendors may also place cookies on your device. We encourage you to review their privacy policies for details.

5. Your Privacy and Our Privacy Policy

This Cookie Policy is part of our broader commitment to your privacy. For full details on how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit riddify.xyz, please read our Privacy Policy (available at riddify.xyz/privacy). The Privacy Policy covers topics such as data retention, your rights under GDPR and other laws, and how to request access to or deletion of your information.

6. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our use of cookies. When we make material changes, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page and may notify you via a notice on the blog. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please feel free to contact us:

• Email: [email protected]
• Website: riddify.xyz

We aim to respond to all inquiries within 48 hours.