Cookie Policy

At OneSpotDiary.com, we use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze website traffic. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, your rights regarding them, and your choices for managing them.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help the website recognize your device and remember information about your visit, like your preferences or past actions.

2. How We Use Cookies

OneSpotDiary.com uses the "Cookie Notice & Compliance" plugin to manage cookie consent and ensure compliance with privacy regulations. We currently use minimal cookies, but may implement additional cookies for:

• Understanding how visitors use our site (e.g., through Google Analytics)
• Displaying relevant ads (e.g., via Google AdSense, if added)
• Improving site performance and user experience
• Allowing third-party content like Instagram posts or YouTube videos to function properly
• Enabling interactive features, such as comments (if enabled later)

3. Types of Cookies We May Use

Type	Purpose	Duration	Examples	Consent Required
Essential Cookies	Necessary for the website to function (e.g., security, load balancing)	Session or up to 1 year	Session ID, security tokens, Cookie Notice preferences	No
Analytics Cookies	Help us understand user behavior to improve the website	Up to 2 years	Google Analytics cookies (_ga, _gid)	Yes
Advertising Cookies	Deliver relevant ads and measure their effectiveness	Up to 1 year	Google AdSense cookies	Yes
Third-party Cookies	Used by services like Instagram or YouTube to deliver content or track performance	Varies by provider	Social media platform cookies	Yes

Note: As of now, we do not actively collect or store personal data via cookies. This may change if we integrate third-party services.

4. Cookie Retention Periods

• Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for the specified duration or until manually deleted
• Third-party Cookies: Retention periods are determined by the respective service providers

5. Your Rights and Choices

5.1 Cookie Notice & Compliance Plugin

We use the "Cookie Notice & Compliance" plugin to ensure transparent cookie management:

• First-time visitors: Will see a cookie consent banner
• Returning visitors: Settings are remembered based on previous choices
• Easy management: Simple accept/reject options with detailed information available
• Compliance: Automatically handles GDPR and other privacy regulation requirements

5.2 Your Rights Include:

• Right to be informed: About our cookie usage (this policy)
• Right to consent: Choose which cookies to accept
• Right to withdraw consent: Change your cookie preferences at any time
• Right to access: Know what cookies are stored on your device
• Right to deletion: Request removal of cookies and associated data

5.3 Opting Out

You can opt out of specific cookie categories:

• Analytics: Visit Google Analytics Opt-out
• Advertising: Use Google Ads Settings or Your Online Choices
• All Cookies: Use your browser settings (see Section 7)

6. Third-Party Cookies

If we embed content from other platforms (like Instagram, YouTube, or Google), those platforms may use their own cookies. We don't control these cookies. Please refer to the respective privacy and cookie policies of those services:

• Google/YouTube: Google Privacy Policy
• Instagram/Facebook: Meta Privacy Policy
• Other platforms: Check their respective privacy policies

7. Managing Cookies in Your Browser

Most browsers allow you to manage cookie settings. You can choose to:

• Delete cookies already stored on your device
• Block cookies from certain websites
• Set your browser to alert you before accepting cookies

Here's how to adjust cookie settings on major browsers:

• Chrome: Manage cookies in Chrome
• Firefox: Manage cookies in Firefox
• Safari: Manage cookies in Safari
• Edge: Manage cookies in Edge

8. International Users

Jurisdiction: This website operates under Republic of Korea law.

We respect privacy rights and aim to comply with applicable privacy regulations in your jurisdiction, including GDPR for EU users and CCPA for California residents.

9. Cookie Consent Management

We use the "Cookie Notice & Compliance" plugin to manage your cookie preferences. When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie notice banner that allows you to:

• Accept all cookies
• Reject non-essential cookies
• Learn more about our cookie usage
• Access this detailed cookie policy

How Our Cookie System Works:

• Essential cookies are automatically enabled for website functionality
• Non-essential cookies (analytics, advertising) require your explicit consent
• Your preferences are remembered for future visits
• We only collect data after you've given consent

Changing Your Cookie Preferences:

You can update your cookie settings at any time by:

• Clicking the "Cookie Settings" or "Cookie Notice" link in our website footer
• Clearing your browser cookies (this will reset your preferences)
• Emailing us at onespotdiary@gmail.com for assistance
• Using your browser's cookie management tools

10. What Happens When You Disable Cookies

If you choose to disable cookies:

• Essential cookies disabled: The website may not function properly
• Analytics cookies disabled: We cannot track site usage or improve user experience
• Advertising cookies disabled: You may still see ads, but they will be less relevant
• Third-party cookies disabled: Embedded content may not display correctly

11. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or for operational reasons. When we make significant changes, we will:

• Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• Notify users through our website or email (where appropriate)
• Request new consent if required by law

We recommend checking this page occasionally for updates.

12. Contact

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Last updated: September 10, 2025