Cookie Policy
Last Updated: September 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your computer or mobile device when you browse websites. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, provide secure sessions, and deliver reporting information to site owners.
The Indox AI respects reader privacy. We minimize cookie usage to strictly what is essential for security, functionality, and aggregated readership analytics.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
Our platform employs the following categories of cookies:
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Essential / Session | Maintains user session state and protects against Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) on forms. | Session / 2 Hours |
| Functional / Reading | Prevents duplicate article view counting during your active reading session. | Session |
| Analytics & Performance | Anonymously aggregates page traffic metrics and Core Web Vitals performance without profiling individuals. | Up to 24 Months |
| Advertising & Third-Party | Used by Google AdSense and certified ad partners to serve contextual and relevant advertisements, prevent ad fraud, and cap ad frequency. | Up to 13 Months |
3. Managing and Disabling Cookies
Most modern web browsers allow you to control cookies through their browser settings. You can configure your browser to block cookies, alert you when a cookie is placed, or clear existing cookies at any time:
- Google Chrome: Settings › Privacy and Security › Third-party cookies.
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings › Privacy & Security › Cookies and Site Data.
- Apple Safari: Preferences › Privacy › Manage Website Data.
- Microsoft Edge: Settings › Cookies and site permissions.
To opt out of third-party interest-based advertising cookies specifically, you can use industry opt-out portals:
- Google Ad Settings: adssettings.google.com
- Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA): aboutads.info/choices
- Network Advertising Initiative (NAI): optout.networkadvertising.org
Please note that disabling strictly necessary cookies may impair the functionality of interactive features such as submitting comments or signing up for the newsletter dispatch.
4. More Information
For more information on how we handle personal data, please review our Privacy Policy. If you have questions regarding our cookie practices, reach our editorial desk at theindoxai@gmail.com.