Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our website.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled.

Session management
Security features
Cookie consent preferences

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website.

Google Analytics (page views, user behavior)
Plausible Analytics (privacy-focused analytics)
Performance monitoring

Functional Cookies

These cookies enhance the functionality and user experience of our website.

Language preferences
Form data persistence
Video player settings

Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver more relevant advertising and track advertising effectiveness.

YouTube embedded videos
Social media integrations
Conversion tracking

3. Third-Party Cookies

We use services from third-party providers that may set their own cookies:

Service	Purpose	Duration
Google Analytics	Website analytics	2 years
YouTube	Video playback	6 months
Plausible	Privacy-friendly analytics	24 hours

4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

4.1 Cookie Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner where you can accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customize your preferences.

4.2 Browser Settings

You can also manage cookies through your browser settings:

Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Site Settings → Cookies
Firefox: Preferences → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
Edge: Settings → Site permissions → Cookies and site data

4.3 Opt-Out Links

5. Impact of Disabling Cookies

Disabling certain cookies may affect your experience on our website:

Some features may not work properly
We won't remember your preferences
Videos may not play correctly
We can't analyze website performance

6. Cookie Retention

Different cookies have different retention periods:

Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
Persistent cookies: Remain until they expire or you delete them
Essential cookies: Typically 1-12 months
Analytics cookies: Usually 24 months

7. 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 notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website.

8. Contact Information

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

Email: privacy@genie3.world
Website: genie3.world/privacy