This Cookie Policy explains how Naufal.in ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies, local storage, and similar web tracking technologies when you visit our website (https://www.naufal.in). It details what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control their use in accordance with global privacy frameworks, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and Google Publisher Policies.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small data files placed on your computer, smartphone, or tablet when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used by website operators to make websites work efficiently, remember user preferences (such as Dark Mode or language settings), and provide analytical reporting data.
- First-Party Cookies & Local Storage: Set directly by Naufal.in to maintain your chosen theme layout, audio settings, and session preferences.
- Third-Party Cookies: Set by authorized external partners providing services on our website, specifically Google AdSense (for displaying non-intrusive, relevant advertisements) and Google Analytics (for measuring aggregate website traffic).
2. Why Do We Use Cookies & Local Storage?
We use first-party and third-party technologies for several essential purposes:
- Strictly Necessary & Functional Technologies: Essential for core website navigation, responsive page layout rendering, and security features.
- Theme & User Preference Storage: Remembering your custom interface settings, such as Dark Mode toggles and audio tool volume levels.
- Performance & Analytics: Helping us understand which interactive calculators, web utilities, and technical tutorials are most helpful so we can continuously improve content quality.
- Authorized Advertising & Monetization: Enabling Google AdSense and its certified advertising technology partners to serve relevant advertisements, prevent ad fraud, and cap ad frequency.
3. Specific Types of Cookies & Local Storage Used on Naufal.in
| Storage Key / Cookie | Provider | Purpose & Description | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
PLUS_UI_APPEARANCE |
Naufal.in (First-Party) | Remembers user theme preference (Light Mode vs. Dark Mode). | Persistent (Local Storage) |
PLUS_UI_LAZY |
Naufal.in (First-Party) | Optimizes image lazy-loading to enhance page load speed and Core Web Vitals. | Persistent (Local Storage) |
PLUS_UI_TRANSLATE |
Naufal.in (First-Party) | Stores multi-language reader translation preferences. | Persistent (Local Storage) |
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Google AdSense (.google.com) | Used by Google to serve ads, limit repeated ads, detect fraudulent traffic, and measure ad performance. | Up to 13 Months |
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Google Analytics (.google.com) | Records anonymous aggregate usage metrics to understand article engagement and tool popularity. | Up to 14 Months |
4. Google AdSense & Advertising Compliance
Google is an authorized third-party advertising vendor on Naufal.in. Google and its certified advertising technology partners use cookies and device identifiers to serve advertisements based on a user's prior visits to this website or other websites across the Internet:
- Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to Naufal.in and/or other sites on the Internet.
- We implement Google-certified Consent Management Platforms (CMP) adhering to the IAB Europe Transparency and Consent Framework (TCF v2.3) for visitors in the European Economic Area (EEA), UK, and Switzerland.
- Users may opt out of personalized advertising at any time by visiting Google Ads Settings.
- Alternatively, you can opt out of third-party vendor cookies for interest-based advertising by visiting the Network Advertising Initiative at aboutads.info or networkadvertising.org.
5. How Can You Control or Disable Cookies?
You have the absolute right to accept, customize, or reject cookies on Naufal.in:
A. Browser Controls
Most modern web browsers allow you to block, delete, or manage cookies through their settings menu. Please follow the official guides below for your specific browser:
- Manage Cookies in Google Chrome
- Manage Cookies in Mozilla Firefox
- Manage Cookies in Apple Safari
- Manage Cookies in Microsoft Edge
- Manage Cookies in Opera Browser
B. Industry-Wide Advertising Opt-Outs
You can opt out of interest-based advertising from participating ad networks via:
- Digital Advertising Alliance (USA): https://optout.aboutads.info
- European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance (EDAA): https://www.youronlinechoices.com
- Digital Advertising Alliance of Canada (DAAC): https://youradchoices.ca
6. Web Beacons & Aggregate Analytics
In addition to cookies, standard aggregate telemetry may occasionally measure article readership and web tool loading latency. These technologies never collect sensitive personal information such as passwords, telephone numbers, or financial account details.
7. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect modifications in legal requirements, browser standards, or Google Publisher Policies. The "Last Updated" timestamp below indicates when the latest modifications took effect.
8. Contact Information
If you have any questions, suggestions, or concerns regarding our use of cookies and tracking technologies, please contact us directly:
- Email: anpv@naufal.in
- Contact Form: https://www.naufal.in/p/contact.html
- Headquarters: Jeddah, Western Province, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Last Updated: October 2026 • Published by Abdul Naufal P V • Naufal.in