Cookie Policy

COOKIE POLICY

By using our website you agree to our use of cookies. This Cookie Policy provides you detailed information about how and when we use cookies. This Cookie Policy is applicable to any Blub Blub’s website that links to this Cookie Policy or is incorporated in it by reference. 

1 WHAT IS A COOKIE?

A cookie is a small file, typically of letters and numbers, downloaded on to a device when the user accesses certain websites. Cookies are then sent back to the originating website on each subsequent visit. Cookies are useful because they allow a website to recognize a user’s device. Cookies are used to keep track of your movements within the website, help you resume where you left off, remember your registered login, preferences and other customization functions. The website stores a corresponding file (with same ID tag) to the one they set in your browser and in this file they can track and keep information on your movements within the website and any information you may have voluntarily given while visiting the website.

2 TYPES OF COOKIES WE USE

We use session cookies, persistent cookies and cookies with a custom expiration period. Session cookies expire at the end of a browser session and all others are stored on a user’s device in between browser sessions, which allows the preferences or actions of the user across a website (or in some cases across different websites) to be remembered.

3 OUR USAGE OF COOKIES

Cookies can be used to remember your preferences and other customization functions. Cookies also enable us to provide you a personalized experience, which is in line with your settings.

Cookie nameDescriptionExpiration periodProvider
loggedinSet by Blub Blub and used to track user login status.1 monthReadingblubs
_derived_epikSet by Blub blub and used to ensure the website operates correctly.1 yearReadingblubs

4 THIRD PARTY COOKIES WE USE

Third party cookies are cookies that are set by a domain other that the one being visited by the user. Below you can find a list of third party cookies we use on our website:

Cookie nameDescriptionExpiration periodProvider
frSet by Facebook, this cookie is used for Used advertising purposes. For more information please visit: https://www.facebook.com/policy/cookies/3 monthsFacebook
wdSet by Facebook, this cookie is used to optimize site performance for advertisers. For more information please visit: https://www.facebook.com/policy/cookies/7 daysFacebook
spinFacebook cookie used for re-targeting, optimisation, reporting and attribution of online adverts. For more information please visit: https://www.facebook.com/policy/cookies/1 dayFacebook
presenceSet by Facebook, this cookie is used for site features and services, such as enabling a user to like, share and connect with our facebook page from our site. For more information please visit: https://www.facebook.com/policy/cookies/SessionFacebook
xsSet by Facebook, this cookie is used to authenticate identity. For more information please visit: https://www.facebook.com/policy/cookies/1 yearFacebook
datrSet by Facebook, this cookie is used to identify browsers for security and integrity. For more information please visit: https://www.facebook.com/policy/cookies/18 monthsFacebook
sbSet by Facebook, this cookie is used for identify browser to improve friend suggestions. For more information please visit: https://www.facebook.com/policy/cookies/20 monthsFacebook
dprSet by Facebook, this cookie is used to authenticate identity. For more information please visit: https://www.facebook.com/policy/cookies/7 daysFacebook
c_userSet by Facebook, this cookie is used to authenticate identity. For more information please visit: https://www.facebook.com/policy/cookies/1 yearFacebook
_fbpUsed by Facebook to deliver, measure and improve the relevancy of ads shown either on Facebook or other digital platforms powered by Facebook. For more information please visit: https://www.facebook.com/policy/cookies/3 monthsFacebook
actUsed by Facebook, this cookie is used for analytics andresearch. For more information please visit: https://www.facebook.com/policy/cookies/SessionFacebook
_gat_UA-129876222-1Set by Google Analytics and used to throttle request rate. For more information please visit: https://developers.google.com/analytics/devguides/collection/gtagjs/cookie-usage10 minutesGoogle
__Secure-3PSIDUsed by for targeting purposes to build a profile of the website visitor’s interests in order to show relevant & personalised Google advertising. For more information about feature and functionalities please visit: https://policies.google.com/privacy#introPersistentGoogle
SIDUsed for security purposes to store digitally signed and encrypted records of a user’s Google account ID and most recent sign-in time which allows Google to authenticate users, prevent fraudulent use of login credentials, and protect user data from unauthorised parties. This can also be used for targeting purposes to show relevant & personalised ad content. For more information about feature and functionalities please visit: https://policies.google.com/privacy#introPersistentGoogle
__Secure-SSIDUsed to store information about how you use the website and any advertising that you may have seen before visiting this website, in addition to being used to help customise advertising on Google properties by remembering your most recent searches, your previous interactions with an advertiser’s ads or search results and your visits to an advertisers website. For more information about feature and functionalities please visit: https://policies.google.com/privacy#intro2 monthsGoogle
APISIDUsed by for targeting purposes to build a profile of the website visitor’s interests in order to show relevant & personalised Google advertising. For more information about feature and functionalities please visit: https://policies.google.com/privacy#introPersistentGoogle
__Secure-HSIDUsed for security purposes to store digitally signed and encrypted records of a user’s Google account ID and most recent sign-in time which allows Google to authenticate users, prevent fraudulent use of login credentials, and protect user data from unauthorised parties. This can also be used for targeting purposes to show relevant & personalised ad content. For more information about feature and functionalities please visit: https://policies.google.com/privacy#intro2 monthsGoogle
SAPISIDUsed by for targeting purposes to build a profile of the website visitor’s interests in order to show relevant & personalised Google advertising. For more information about feature and functionalities please visit: https://policies.google.com/privacy#introPersistentGoogle
SIDCCUsed to store information about how you use the website and any advertising that you may have seen before visiting this website, in addition to being used to help customise advertising on Google properties by remembering your most recent searches, your previous interactions with an advertiser’s ads or search results and your visits to an advertisers website. For more information about feature and functionalities please visit: https://policies.google.com/privacy#intro1 yearGoogle
__Secure-3PAPISIDUsed by for targeting purposes to build a profile of the website visitor’s interests in order to show relevant & personalised Google advertising. For more information about feature and functionalities please visit: https://policies.google.com/privacy#introPersistentGoogle
SSIDUsed to store information about how you use the website and any advertising that you may have seen before visiting this website, in addition to being used to help customise advertising on Google properties by remembering your most recent searches, your previous interactions with an advertiser’s ads or search results and your visits to an advertisers website. For more information about feature and functionalities please visit: https://policies.google.com/privacy#introPersistentGoogle
HSIDUsed for security purposes to store digitally signed and encrypted records of a user’s Google account ID and most recent sign-in time which allows Google to authenticate users, prevent fraudulent use of login credentials, and protect user data from unauthorised parties. This can also be used for targeting purposes to show relevant & personalised ad content. For more information about feature and functionalities please visit: https://policies.google.com/privacy#introPersistentGoogle
__Secure-3PSIDCCSet by Google and used to deliver ads more relevant to you and your interests. For more information about feature and functionalities please visit: https://policies.google.com/privacy#introPersistentGoogle
__Secure-APISIDUsed by for targeting purposes to build a profile of the website visitor’s interests in order to show relevant & personalised Google advertising. For more information about feature and functionalities please visit: https://policies.google.com/privacy#intro2 monthsGoogle
NIDUsed to store preferences in a unique Google ID to remember your information, such as your preferred language (e.g. English), how many search results you wish to have shown per page (e.g. 10 or 20), and whether or not you wish to have Google’s SafeSearch filter turned on. These preferences can be used for optimised &/or personalised advertising on Google networks. For more information about feature and functionalities please visit: https://policies.google.com/privacy#intro6 monthsGoogle
1P_JARUsed to store information about how you use the website and any advertising that you may have seen before visiting this website, in addition to being used to help customise advertising on Google properties by remembering your most recent searches, your previous interactions with an advertiser’s ads or search results and your visits to an advertisers website. For more information about feature and functionalities please visit: https://policies.google.com/privacy#intro1 monthGoogle
ANIDUsed by for targeting purposes to build a profile of the website visitor’s interests in order to show relevant & personalised Google advertising. For more information about feature and functionalities please visit: https://policies.google.com/privacy#intro6 monthsGoogle
SEARCH_SAMESITEThis cookie is used to prevent the browser from sending this cookie along with cross-site requests. For more information about feature and functionalities please visit: https://policies.google.com/privacy#intro5 monthsGoogle
SServed by Google, description pending.For more information please visit: https://developers.google.com/analytics/devguides/collection/gtagjs/cookie-usageSessionGoogle
_gidSet by Google Analytics and used to register a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. For more information please visit: https://developers.google.com/analytics/devguides/collection/gtagjs/cookie-usage1 dayGoogle
rdt_uuidSet by Google Tag manager. For more information about feature and functionalities please visit: https://policies.google.com/privacy#intro3 monthsGoogle
_ga_NTFSE0FZ9YGoogle Analytics: App + Web Configuration2 yearsGoogle
_gaThis cookie name is asssociated with Google Universal Analytics – which is a significant update to Google’s more commonly used analytics service. This cookie is used to distinguish unique users by assigning a randomly generated number as a client identifier. It is included in each page request in a site and used to calculate visitor, session and campaign data for the sites analytics reports. By default it is set to expire after 2 years, although this is customisable by website owners.https://policies.google.com/privacy#intro2 yearsGoogle
_gcl_auUsed by Google AdSense for experimenting with advertisement efficiency across websites using their services. For more information please visit: https://policies.google.com/privacy#intro1 monthGoogle
_hjAbsoluteSessionInProgressThe cookie is set so Hotjar can track the beginning of the user’s journey for a total session count. It does not contain any identifiable information. For more information please visit: https://help.hotjar.com/hc/en-us/articles/115011789248-Hotjar-Cookies30 minutesHotjar
_hjIncludedInSampleCookie set by Hotjar. This session cookie is set to let Hotjar know whether that visitor is included in the sample which is used to generate funnels. For more information please visit: https://help.hotjar.com/hc/en-us/articles/115011789248-Hotjar-CookiesSessionHotjar
_hjidHotjar cookie. This cookie is set when the customer first lands on a page with the Hotjar script. It is used to persist the random user ID, unique to that site on the browser. This ensures that behavior in subsequent visits to the same site will be attributed to the same user ID. For more information please visit: https://help.hotjar.com/hc/en-us/articles/115011789248-Hotjar-Cookies1 yearHotjar
kvcdSet by Kissmetrics. Social Media sharing tracking cookie. For more information please visit: https://signin.kissmetrics.com/privacy/SessionKissmetrics
km_lvCookie set by Kissmetrics analytics service. Used to provide site owners with information about how visitors use the site. For more information please visit: https://signin.kissmetrics.com/privacy/PersistentKissmetrics
km_aiCookie set by Kissmetrics analytics service. Used to provide site owners with information about how visitors use the site.https://www.outbrain.com/legal/privacy#cookiesPersistentKissmetrics
km_niSet by Kissmetrics and serves to provide information about how visitors use the site.PersistentKissmetrics
loginSet by Outbrain. It offers a content marketing service that aims to present users to content that they are interested in, based on their behaviour and preference. The pixel we’ve added helps with attribution and overall performance. https://www.outbrain.com/legal/privacy#cookies9 monthsOutbrain
OptanonConsentSet by Outbrain. This cookie is set by the cookie compliance solution from OneTrust. It stores information about the categories of cookies the site uses and whether visitors have given or withdrawn consent for the use of each category. This enables site owners to prevent cookies in each category from being set in the users browser, when consent is not given. The cookie has a normal lifespan of one year, so that returning visitors to the site will have their preferences remembered. It contains no information that can identify the site visitor. https://www.outbrain.com/legal/privacy#cookies9 monthsOutbrain
obca_dataSet by Outbrain and is serves to store data for the visitor. For more information please visit: https://www.outbrain.com/legal/privacy#cookies1 yearOutbrain
_psrOutbrain offers a content marketing service that aims to present users to content that they are interested in, based on their behaviour and preference. The pixel we’ve added helps with attribution and overall performance. https://www.outbrain.com/legal/privacy#cookies2 yearsOutbrain
obca_vidSet by Outbrain. This cookie stores a uuid of the visitor. For more information please visit: https://www.outbrain.com/legal/privacy#cookies1 yearOutbrain
OptanonAlertBoxClosedOutbrain offers a content marketing service that aims to present users to content that they are interested in, based on their behaviour and preference. The pixel we’ve added helps with attribution and overall performance. https://www.outbrain.com/legal/privacy#cookies9 monthsOutbrain
_pinterest_ctSet by Pinterest and contains a user id and the timestamp at which the cookie was created. For more information please visit: https://policy.pinterest.com/en/privacy-policy1 yearPinterest
_pin_unauthSet by Pinterest, to track the usage of services.1 yearPinterest
_pinterest_ct_rtSet by Pinterest and is the equivalent of the _pinterest_sess cookie for our in-app browser. This cookie is set in Pinner’s in-app browser is set whenever the Pinner views offsite content (e.g. a 3rd party website) from within the Pinterest app. For more information please visit: https://policy.pinterest.com/en/privacy-policy1 yearPinterest
pinterest_sessPinterest login cookie and is used to store a user’s login state within a web browser. It is updated whenever a user logs into (or out of) Pinterest. This cookie contains the user’s Pinterest ID (a pseudo-random integer), along with the user’s authentication tokens (iff the user is logged into Pinterest). For more information please visit: https://policy.pinterest.com/en/privacy-policy1 yearPinterest
_pinterest_ct_mwSet by Pinterest and is set whenever offsite content (e.g. a 3rd party website) is loaded in Pinner’s mobile browser (e.g. Safari). The Pinterest App opens content in the Pinner’s mobile browser (instead of the in-app browser) whenever the Pinner clicks the “Open in …” button. For more information please visit: https://policy.pinterest.com/en/privacy-policy1 yearPinterest
_pinterest_cmAre set by Pinterest if the Pinterest social plug-in on our website has been activated by the user. For information about the types of cookies, their usage and purpose please read more: https://policy.pinterest.com/en/privacy-policy6 monthsPinterest
m-saCookie set by Quora. For more information, as functionality, types of cookies, their usage and purpose is regularly updated please visit: https://www.quora.com/about/privacy.2 yearsQuora
m-loginCookie set by Quora. For more information, as functionality, types of cookies, their usage and purpose is regularly updated please visit: https://www.quora.com/about/privacy.2 yearsQuora
m-tzFor our marketing and promotional purposes. For more information please visit:https://www.quora.com/about/privacy9 monthsQuora
m-ans_frontend_early_versionCookie set by Quora. For more information, as functionality, types of cookies, their usage and purpose is regularly updated please visit: https://www.quora.com/about/privacy.2 yearsQuora
m-b_strictCookie set by Quora. For more information, as functionality, types of cookies, their usage and purpose is regularly updated please visit: https://www.quora.com/about/privacy.2 yearsQuora
m-bCookie set by Quora. For more information, as functionality, types of cookies, their usage and purpose is regularly updated please visit: https://www.quora.com/about/privacy.2 yearsQuora
__gadsCookie set by Quora. For more information, as functionality, types of cookies, their usage and purpose is regularly updated please visit: https://www.quora.com/about/privacy.2 yearsQuora
m-latCookie set by Quora. For more information, as functionality, types of cookies, their usage and purpose is regularly updated please visit: https://www.quora.com/about/privacy.2 yearsQuora
m-early_vCookie set by Quora. For more information, as functionality, types of cookies, their usage and purpose is regularly updated please visit: https://www.quora.com/about/privacy.2 yearsQuora
m-sCookie set by Quora. For more information, as functionality, types of cookies, their usage and purpose is regularly updated please visit: https://www.quora.com/about/privacy.2 yearsQuora
m-b_laxCookie set by Quora. For more information, as functionality, types of cookies, their usage and purpose is regularly updated please visit: https://www.quora.com/about/privacy.2 yearsQuora
recent_srsSaves the information about log-on Reddit user for the purpose of the advertisement recommendation and updating the content, the content of the cookie is confirmed within the conditions of the Reddit user agreement. For more information please visit: https://www.redditinc.com/policies/privacy-policy2 yearsReddit
session_trackerSaves the information about log-on Reddit user for the purpose of the advertisement recommendation and updating the content, the content of the cookie is confirmed within the conditions of the Reddit user agreement. For more information please visit: https://www.redditinc.com/policies/privacy-policySessionReddit
csvSaves the information about log-on Reddit user for the purpose of the advertisement recommendation and updating the content, the content of the cookie is confirmed within the conditions of the Reddit user agreement. For more information please visit: https://www.redditinc.com/policies/privacy-policy20 monthsReddit
eu_cookie_v2Saves the information about log-on Reddit user for the purpose of the advertisement recommendation and updating the content, the content of the cookie is confirmed within the conditions of the Reddit user agreement. For more information please visit: https://www.redditinc.com/policies/privacy-policyPersistentReddit
reddaidSaves the information about log-on Reddit user for the purpose of the advertisement recommendation and updating the content, the content of the cookie is confirmed within the conditions of the Reddit user agreement. For more information please visit: https://www.redditinc.com/policies/privacy-policy2 yearsReddit
reddit_sessionSaves the information about log-on Reddit user for the purpose of the advertisement recommendation and updating the content, the content of the cookie is confirmed within the conditions of the Reddit user agreement. For more information please visit: https://www.redditinc.com/policies/privacy-policyPersistentReddit
loidSaves the information about log-on Reddit user for the purpose of the advertisement recommendation and updating the content, the content of the cookie is confirmed within the conditions of the Reddit user agreement. For more information please visit: https://www.redditinc.com/policies/privacy-policy2 yearsReddit
d2_tokenSaves the information about log-on Reddit user for the purpose of the advertisement recommendation and updating the content, the content of the cookie is confirmed within the conditions of the Reddit user agreement. For more information please visit: https://www.redditinc.com/policies/privacy-policy2 yearsReddit
edgebucketSaves the information about log-on Reddit user for the purpose of the advertisement recommendation and updating the content, the content of the cookie is confirmed within the conditions of the Reddit user agreement. For more information please visit: https://www.redditinc.com/policies/privacy-policy18 monthsReddit
mucThese cookies enable us to track visitor activity from our Twitter ads on our website, and also to allow users to share content from our websites. They cookies do not provide us with any confidential information relating to your account. For information about the types of cookies, their usage and purpose please read more: https://twitter.com/privacyPersistentTwitter
eu_cnThese cookies enable us to track visitor activity from our Twitter ads on our website, and also to allow users to share content from our websites. They cookies do not provide us with any confidential information relating to your account. For information about the types of cookies, their usage and purpose please read more: https://twitter.com/privacy9 monthsTwitter
rweb_optinThese cookies enable us to track visitor activity from our Twitter ads on our website, and also to allow users to share content from our websites. They cookies do not provide us with any confidential information relating to your account. For information about the types of cookies, their usage and purpose please read more: https://twitter.com/privacy6 monthsTwitter
csrf_same_site_setThese cookies enable us to track visitor activity from our Twitter ads on our website, and also to allow users to share content from our websites. They cookies do not provide us with any confidential information relating to your account. For information about the types of cookies, their usage and purpose please read more: https://twitter.com/privacy6 monthsTwitter
auth_tokenThese cookies enable us to track visitor activity from our Twitter ads on our website, and also to allow users to share content from our websites. They cookies do not provide us with any confidential information relating to your account. For information about the types of cookies, their usage and purpose please read more: https://twitter.com/privacyPersistentTwitter
kdtThese cookies enable us to track visitor activity from our Twitter ads on our website, and also to allow users to share content from our websites. They cookies do not provide us with any confidential information relating to your account. For information about the types of cookies, their usage and purpose please read more: https://twitter.com/privacy1 yearTwitter
ads_prefsThese cookies enable us to track visitor activity from our Twitter ads on our website, and also to allow users to share content from our websites. They cookies do not provide us with any confidential information relating to your account. For information about the types of cookies, their usage and purpose please read more: https://twitter.com/privacyPersistentTwitter
twidThese cookies enable us to track visitor activity from our Twitter ads on our website, and also to allow users to share content from our websites. They cookies do not provide us with any confidential information relating to your account. For information about the types of cookies, their usage and purpose please read more: https://twitter.com/privacyPersistentTwitter
remember_checked_onThese cookies enable us to track visitor activity from our Twitter ads on our website, and also to allow users to share content from our websites. They cookies do not provide us with any confidential information relating to your account. For information about the types of cookies, their usage and purpose please read more: https://twitter.com/privacyPersistentTwitter
dntThese cookies enable us to track visitor activity from our Twitter ads on our website, and also to allow users to share content from our websites. They cookies do not provide us with any confidential information relating to your account. For information about the types of cookies, their usage and purpose please read more: https://twitter.com/privacyPersistentTwitter
guest_idThese cookies enable us to track visitor activity from our Twitter ads on our website, and also to allow users to share content from our websites. They cookies do not provide us with any confidential information relating to your account. For information about the types of cookies, their usage and purpose please read more: https://twitter.com/privacy18 monthsTwitter
personalization_idThese cookies enable us to track visitor activity from our Twitter ads on our website, and also to allow users to share content from our websites. They cookies do not provide us with any confidential information relating to your account. For information about the types of cookies, their usage and purpose please read more: https://twitter.com/privacy2 yearsTwitter
csrf_same_siteThese cookies enable us to track visitor activity from our Twitter ads on our website, and also to allow users to share content from our websites. They cookies do not provide us with any confidential information relating to your account. For information about the types of cookies, their usage and purpose please read more: https://twitter.com/privacy6 monthsTwitter
_twitter_sessThese cookies enable us to track visitor activity from our Twitter ads on our website, and also to allow users to share content from our websites. They cookies do not provide us with any confidential information relating to your account. For information about the types of cookies, their usage and purpose please read more: https://twitter.com/privacySessionTwitter
langThese cookies enable us to track visitor activity from our Twitter ads on our website, and also to allow users to share content from our websites. They cookies do not provide us with any confidential information relating to your account. For information about the types of cookies, their usage and purpose please read more: https://twitter.com/privacySessionTwitter
_help_center_sessionSet by Zendesk. Stores unique session key for Help Center product. For more information about feature and functionalities please visit: https://support.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360022367393-Zendesk-in-product-cookie-policySessionZendesk
__cfruidSet by Zendesk. This cookie is used in cases were multiple users are hidden behind the same client IP address. Each user will have a unique cookie to help prevent a case of rate limiting all users if one particular user hits the rate limit threshold. For more information about feature and functionalities please visit: https://support.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360022367393-Zendesk-in-product-cookie-policySessionZendesk
__cfduidSet by Zendesk. This cookie is used for security restrictions. For more information about feature and functionalities please visit: https://support.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360022367393-Zendesk-in-product-cookie-policy1 monthZendesk
_zendesk_shared_sessionSet by Zendesk. This is an authentication cookie – set to be anonymous. For more information about feature and functionalities please visit: https://support.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360022367393-Zendesk-in-product-cookie-policySessionZendesk

5 CONTROLLING COOKIES

By using this website you agree that we can place cookies on your computer or device as described herein. However, most browsers allow you to control cookies through its setting preferences. Please note that removing or blocking cookies may affect your user experience and you may have to manually adjust some preferences every time you visit our website and some functionalities may not work.

6 CHANGES TO OUR COOKIE POLICY

Please check https://readingblubs.com/legal/cookie-policy regularly for changes to our Cookie Policy, as we will occasionally update this Cookie Policy as necessary to protect our users, furnish current information and respond to legal and technical changes.

7 QUESTIONS

If you have any comments or questions about our Privacy Policy, please contact us at hi@blubblub.org

BLUB BLUB, INC., LAST UPDATE JUNE 2020