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At SaltyPopcorn, we believe in being clear and open about how we collect and use data related to you. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on our website, and how you can manage your preferences in compliance with global data protection laws (including GDPR and CCPA/CPRA).

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files downloaded to your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognize your device and store information about your preferences or past actions.

We use both session cookies (which expire when you close your web browser) and persistent cookies (which stay on your device for a set period or until you delete them).

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to improve your browsing experience, remember your login preferences, power our unique SaltyPopcorn ratings system, and serve relevant advertisements.

To give you complete control, the cookies used on our site are categorized below:

🚫 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for our website to function properly. Without them, core services like user accounts cannot be provided.

• SaltyPopcorn Membership Cookies: When you sign up or log in, these cookies store a secure identifier so you stay logged in across the site. Logging out automatically removes this cookie.

🎯 Advertising & Personalization Cookies (Google AdSense)

We use Google AdSense to serve advertisements when you visit our website.

• Google and its partners use advertising cookies to serve ads to you based on your visit to SaltyPopcorn and/or other sites on the Internet.
• These cookies track your browsing habits across different websites to show you advertisements that match your personal interests.

📈 Performance & Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with SaltyPopcorn by collecting anonymous traffic data.

• Google Analytics: We use cookies to track metrics like time spent on the site, pages visited, and general geographic location via anonymized IP addresses. This helps us optimize our content.

💬 Interaction & Form Cookies

• When you submit data through a contact form, a comment section, or the SaltyPopcorn rating system, cookies may remember your details so you do not have to re-type them on future visits.

📱 Third-Party Social Media Cookies

• Social media plugins (such as Facebook and X/Twitter) set their own cookies through our site. They use this data to enhance your profile on their platforms or track your browsing habits according to their independent privacy policies.

3. Your Choices: Managing & Disabling Cookies

You have the right to choose whether to accept or reject non-essential cookies.

• Our Cookie Consent Banner: You can customize or change your choice at any time using our Google Ads Banner. To review or change your settings, click the "Cookie Settings" or "Privacy Choices" link located in the footer of our website.
• Browser Settings: You can configure your web browser controls to accept or refuse cookies. Please consult your browser’s "Help" menu for specific steps.
• Note: Disabling strictly necessary cookies may cause parts of the SaltyPopcorn ratings system or member login features to stop functioning properly.

4. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our technology or legal obligations. When we make changes, we will revise the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. If the changes are material, we will provide a prominent notice on our website or contact you directly via email.

5. Need More Information?

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or your data privacy, please reach out to us through our contacts page.