Cookie Policy
Last updated: October 2026 • Compliant with Google AdSense, GDPR & CCPA
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer, smartphone, or tablet when you visit a website. They are widely used by web developers to make websites function efficiently, retain user interface preferences, analyze traffic flow, and provide personalized services or advertisements.
At OmeRot, we believe in minimal data footprint. Because our core service is anonymous, we do not use cookies to profile your identity or cross-reference your personal name. However, like most modern web services, we rely on cookies and similar local storage technologies for operational integrity and to fund our free platform via display advertisements.
2. Google AdSense & Advertising Cookies
To keep OmeRot 100% free for all users worldwide without requiring paid subscriptions, we partner with third-party advertising vendors, predominantly Google LLC ("Google AdSense").
How to Opt Out of Personalized Advertising:
- You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's official Ad Settings page:Google Ads Settings (adssettings.google.com).
- Alternatively, you can opt out of a third-party vendor's use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page atAboutAds Choices (aboutads.info/choices).
- Users located in the European Union (EEA) and the United Kingdom can visit the European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance (EDAA) opt-out tool atYour Online Choices (youronlinechoices.eu).
3. Types of Cookies We Use
| Category | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Stores your 18+ age verification confirmation and UI state so you aren't prompted repeatedly. | Persistent (Up to 30 days) |
| Functional (Theme) | Saves your preferred theme (Dark Mode / Light Mode) to prevent screen flickering upon navigation. | Persistent (Local Storage) |
| Performance & Security | Cloudflare security cookies (__cf_bm) to block automated bot attacks and malicious scripts. | Session / Up to 30 minutes |
| Advertising (Google) | Ad delivery, fraud prevention, frequency capping, and optional personalized interest matching. | Varies (Up to 13 months) |
4. Managing & Disabling Cookies in Your Browser
You retain absolute sovereignty over your browser's cookie storage. You can configure your browser to block all cookies, accept only certain first-party cookies, or clear all cookies automatically when you close your browser window:
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Third-party cookies → Block third-party cookies.
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Enhanced Tracking Protection → Strict.
- Apple Safari (iOS / macOS): Settings → Safari → Advanced → Block All Cookies / Prevent Cross-Site Tracking.
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies and site data.
Note: If you disable all cookies or clear local storage, you may be prompted to re-confirm our 18+ age agreement and your dark/light theme choice on subsequent visits.
5. Contact Us Regarding Cookies
If you have questions about how we or our advertising partners use cookies and related tracking mechanisms, please consult our Privacy Policy or reach out to our privacy compliance desk:
Email: privacy@omerot.com