Effective Date: 25th February 2025

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At the Long Story Short Podcast (“we,” “our,” or “us”), use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience on our website (thelongstoryshort.co).

 

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.

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1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help websites recognise your device, remember your preferences, and improve overall functionality.

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2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

• Essential Cookies – These are necessary for the website to function properly (e.g., security, login, and accessibility).

• Performance & Analytics Cookies – These help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous data about page visits, time spent on the site, and browsing patterns.

• Functionality Cookies – These remember your preferences, such as language settings, to enhance your experience.

• Marketing & Third-Party Cookies – These may be set by external services (such as social media platforms or embedded videos) to track interactions for advertising and content personalisation.

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3. YouTube Embeds and Social Media Tracking

Our website features embedded YouTube videos and social media content (e.g., Instagram posts) to enhance your experience. These third-party services may set their own cookies to:

• Track video engagement and watch history (YouTube)

• Personalise ads based on your activity (YouTube, Instagram)

• Analyse user interactions with embedded content (Instagram, YouTube)

 

If you interact with these embeds, the respective platforms may collect additional data based on their privacy policies. You can manage your YouTube privacy settings in your Google Account and adjust Instagram ad settings via your Meta account settings.

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4. Cookie Consent Banner

When you visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:
✔ Accept all cookies
✔ Reject non-essential cookies
✔ Customize your cookie preferences

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Your preferences will be saved, but you can change them anytime by adjusting your browser settings or clearing your cookies.

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5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can control and manage cookies in several ways:

• Using Our Cookie Banner – Adjust your preferences when you first visit our site.

• Browser Settings – Most web browsers allow you to accept, reject, or delete cookies. Check your browser’s help section for instructions.

• Opting Out of Analytics – You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

• Third-Party Cookie Settings – Some external services (e.g., YouTube, Instagram) allow you to manage cookie preferences within their platforms.

 

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

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6. FAQs

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What happens if I disable cookies?

Disabling cookies may affect how the website functions. Essential cookies cannot be turned off, as they are required for the website to work.

 

How long do cookies stay on my device?

Some cookies are session-based (deleted when you close your browser), while others are persistent and stay on your device until they expire or are manually deleted.

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Can I change my cookie settings after accepting them?

Yes! You can update your preferences through our cookie banner or by adjusting your browser settings.

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Do you share my cookie data with third parties?

We may use third-party cookies for analytics and marketing, but we do not sell your data. Please check our Privacy policy.

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How can I control YouTube and Instagram cookies?

You can manage YouTube cookies through your Google Account settings and Instagram ad tracking through your Meta account settings.

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7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

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8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our Cookie Policy, please contact us at:
📧 info@thelongstoryshort.co