Cookie Policy
Last updated: August 30, 2025
This policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies on our website.
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 more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
Cookies allow websites to remember your preferences, track your browsing behavior, and provide personalized experiences.
Note: Cookies cannot access other files on your computer or device, and they cannot install malware or viruses.
How We Use Cookies
Slang Directory uses cookies for various purposes to enhance your browsing experience and improve our services.
Our cookies help us to:
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Analyze website traffic and user behavior
- Provide personalized content and recommendations
- Improve website performance and functionality
- Secure your account and prevent fraud
- Deliver relevant advertisements
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
Purpose: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly.
Examples: Session management, security features, accessibility preferences
Can be disabled: No - these are required for basic functionality
Duration: Session or up to 1 year
Analytics Cookies
Purpose: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website.
Examples: Google Analytics, page views, bounce rate, traffic sources
Can be disabled: Yes - through cookie settings or browser preferences
Duration: Up to 2 years
Preference Cookies
Purpose: Remember your preferences and provide personalized experiences.
Examples: Language settings, theme preferences, search filters
Can be disabled: Yes - but may affect your user experience
Duration: Up to 1 year
Marketing Cookies
Purpose: Track your browsing habits to deliver relevant advertisements.
Examples: Ad targeting, social media integration, conversion tracking
Can be disabled: Yes - through cookie settings
Duration: Up to 2 years
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services that we use to enhance functionality and analyze performance.
Third-party services that may set cookies:
Google Analytics
Tracks website usage and performance
Social Media Widgets
Enable sharing and social features
Advertising Partners
Deliver targeted advertisements
CDN Services
Improve website loading speed
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have several options for managing cookies on our website:
Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner where you can choose which types of cookies to accept.
Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
Opt-Out Tools
You can also use industry opt-out tools to prevent certain types of tracking:
- Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) opt-out
- Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) opt-out
- Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on
Impact of Disabling Cookies
Disabling certain cookies may affect your experience on our website:
Possible impacts:
- You may need to re-enter preferences on each visit
- Some features may not work properly
- Personalized content may not be available
- Website performance may be slower
- You may see less relevant advertisements
Cookie Retention
Different cookies have different retention periods:
- Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies: Remain until expiry date or manual deletion
- Essential cookies: Up to 1 year
- Analytics cookies: Up to 2 years
- Marketing cookies: Up to 2 years
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will post any updates on this page and update the "Last updated" date.
We recommend checking this page periodically for any changes.