Cookie Policy

Welcome to Viral Rang’s Cookies Policy. This page explains what cookies are, how and why we use them on ViralRang.com (the “Site”), and what choices you have regarding cookies. We aim to present this information in a clear, user-friendly way so you can understand our use of cookies and make informed decisions.

By using our Site, you agree to the use of cookies as described in this policy (unless you disable them via your browser or other tools, as explained below). If you do not agree with our use of cookies, you should disable cookies in your browser or refrain from using the Site.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently and to provide information to the site owners. Cookies can serve many purposes, like remembering your preferences, enabling certain features, and analyzing how people use the site.

There are different types of cookies:

  • First-party cookies: These are set by the website you’re visiting (in this case, by Viral Rang). They are often used to remember your settings or preferences on our Site.
  • Third-party cookies: These are set by someone other than the website owner, typically through embedded content or scripts (for example, an analytics or advertising provider). Third-party cookies enable features or functionalities provided by third parties on or through the website (like ads, social media integration, or analytics tracking)

Cookies may also be classified by their duration:

  • Session cookies: Temporary cookies that remain in your browser’s memory only during your browsing session and are deleted when you close the browser.
  • Persistent cookies: These remain on your device for a set period of time or until you delete them. They help the site remember you on subsequent visits (for example, keeping you logged in or remembering your preferences).

How We Use Cookies

Viral Rang uses cookies and similar technologies for a variety of purposes to enhance your experience. Below are the categories of cookies we use and what they do:

1. Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core features such as security, network management, and accessibility. For instance, if our Site has a login feature or uses a shopping cart, essential cookies would ensure those features work. Without these cookies, some services on the Site may not be available, and the site may not perform as smoothly as it should.

  • Example: If you log into an account on Viral Rang, an essential cookie might be used to keep you logged in as you navigate between pages.

2. Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our Site, so we can understand and improve how our Site works. They allow us to count visits and traffic sources, see which pages are most and least popular, and observe how visitors move around the Site. The data collected is usually aggregated and anonymous – it doesn’t identify you personally.

  • Example: We use Google Analytics, which sets cookies to collect usage data (like how long you stay on a page, what page brought you to our Site, etc.). This helps us analyze user behavior and improve our content and layout. Google Analytics cookies may include _ga, _gid, etc. (Google’s privacy policy covers how these work, and you can opt out via the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on if you wish).

3. Functional Cookies

Functional cookies allow our Site to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personal features. For example, these cookies might remember your username (so you don’t have to re-enter it each time you log in), your region or language preference, or other customizations you’ve made on the Site. They aren’t strictly necessary for the Site to work, but they make the user experience better.

  • Example: If you choose a display preference (like light mode/dark mode, text size, or a content filter), a functional cookie may save that preference so that next time you visit, those settings are preserved.

4. Advertising and Targeting Cookies

Advertising cookies are used to make advertising messages more relevant to you. They perform functions like preventing the same ad from continuously reappearing, ensuring that ads are properly displayed for advertisers, selecting advertisements based on your interests, and measuring the number of ads delivered and their performance.

These cookies may be set through our Site by third-party advertising partners. They may track your browser across other sites and build a profile of your interests. If our Site integrates with ad networks (like Google AdSense or other programmatic advertising partners), you may see personalized ads as a result of these cookies.

  • Example: Google AdSense (or similar ad networks) might use cookies such as DoubleClick cookie (e.g., IDE cookie) to show you ads based on your visit to Viral Rang and other sites on the Internet. These ads might be tailored to topics you’ve shown interest in. You can often opt out of personalized advertising through Google’s Ad Settings or via industry opt-out sites (like aboutads.info).

5. Affiliate Cookies

Viral Rang uses affiliate marketing, which means when you click on certain product links, a cookie tracks that you were referred by our Site. If you then make a purchase, this cookie lets the merchant know to credit us a commission.

  • Example: If you click an Amazon affiliate link on our Site, Amazon will place a cookie on your device (such as Amazon Associates a cookie) to record that you came via our referral. If you purchase something on Amazon within a certain time frame, we may earn a commission. Affiliate cookies do not reveal personal information about you to us; they only let the merchant know that a user from Viral Rang made a purchase.

Third-Party Cookies and Tools

As mentioned, we use some third-party services that set cookies to achieve their functionality. Key third-party tools/cookies on Viral Rang include:

  • Google Analytics: (Analytics) Helps us understand site traffic and usage. Google’s cookies may track things like your IP, but only aggregated data is visible to us. Google’s Privacy Policy and opt-out tool provide more info.
  • Google AdSense / Advertising Partners: (Advertising) Delivers ads on our pages. These partners use cookies to show you relevant ads and avoid repetition. Each ad network has its own privacy policy (for Google, see Google Ad Policies). You can control many of these via NAI’s opt-out or DAA’s WebChoices.
  • Amazon Associates & Other Affiliates: (Affiliate) Tracks referrals from our Site to e-commerce sites. For Amazon, see their Associates Program Operating Agreement/Privacy.
  • Social Media Plugins (if any): If our articles have share buttons or embedded content (like a YouTube video or a Tweet), those platforms might set cookies when you interact or even just when the page loads. For example, a YouTube embed might set Google/Youtube cookies; a “Share on Facebook” might set Facebook cookies. These are controlled by the respective platforms’ policies.

We do not have access to or control over third-party cookies. They are governed by the third parties’ own privacy/cookie policies. We list them here for your awareness.

Your Choices: How to Control or Opt Out of Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. Here are ways you can manage cookies:

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can usually find options to:

  • Clear or Delete Cookies: Remove existing cookies from your browser.
  • Block Cookies: Set rules to block cookies (all cookies or from specific sites).
  • Do Not Track: Some browsers have a “Do Not Track” setting. However, not all websites honor this setting.
  • Notifications: Some browsers let you set up notifications for when a site is trying to set a cookie.

Check your browser’s help documentation for specific instructions. Here are links to information for popular browsers:
Chrome – Google Support: Managing cookies
Firefox – Mozilla Support: Cookie settings
Microsoft Edge – Microsoft Support: Enable/disable cookies
Safari (macOS) – Apple Support: Manage cookies

(Note: If you delete or block cookies, some features of our Site may not work as intended. For instance, your preferences might not be saved, or you might see the cookie consent notice repeatedly.)

Opt-Out of Analytics

  • Google Analytics Opt-Out: Google provides a browser add-on to opt out of Google Analytics tracking on all websites. You can get it here: Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on. Keep in mind this opts out for all sites using GA, not just ours.
  • Some browsers also allow you to block only third-party cookies (which could limit analytics and ad cookies while retaining first-party cookies needed for basic site function).

Opt-Out of Interest-Based Advertising

  • Google Ads: You can manage your Google ad settings here: Google Ad Settings. This allows you to disable personalized ads from Google.
  • Industry Opt-Out Sites: The following sites allow you to see which advertisers are using cookies on your browser and opt out of many of them at once:
    • Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) Opt-Out
    • Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) WebChoices
    • European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance (EDAA) (for EU users)
  • Global Privacy Control (GPC): Some browsers/extensions support a “Do Not Sell/Share” signal (like GPC), which is designed to communicate your opt-out preference under laws like CCPA. We honor such signals for California residents as described in our CCPA section.

If our Site uses a cookie consent banner or preferences manager, you can use that tool to customize your cookie settings (for example, toggling off non-essential cookies). If you previously consented but wish to change your mind, look for a “Privacy Settings” or “Cookie Settings” link on our Site (often in the footer). If available, it will allow you to modify your preferences or withdraw consent.

Effects of Disabling Cookies

Please be aware that if you disable cookies on our Site:

  • You may not be able to log in or use certain interactive features (if our Site offers accounts, comments, etc.).
  • The Site might not remember your preferences, so things like language selection or other customizations could reset each visit.
  • We will not be able to recognize your past visits, so you might see notices or pop-ups you’ve already dismissed (because the cookie that would remember that is gone).
  • The content you see could be less tailored to your interests. For example, you might get generic ads instead of ones related to your interests, since targeting cookies would be off.

However, you will still be able to read the content on our Site – cookies are not required for basic content delivery.

Updates to this Cookies Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will update the “Last Updated” date below when we do so. Significant changes may be communicated via a notice on our Site or via email if appropriate.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about our Cookies Policy, or if you need further information, please contact us:

We will do our best to address your concerns or provide additional details.

Last Updated: January 1, 2026