Cookie policy

This Cookie policy explains how ReadAndRateIt ("we", "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on readandrateit.life. It should be read alongside our Privacy policy and Terms of use.

1. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site remember preferences, keep sessions secure, or understand how pages are used. Similar technologies include local storage, session storage, and pixel tags. In this policy, "cookies" refers to all of these unless stated otherwise.

2. How we use cookies

readandrateit.life is a largely static editorial site. We minimise cookie use and do not deploy advertising trackers. The categories below describe what may be set when you browse.

2.1 Strictly necessary cookies

These cookies are required for basic functionality. They cannot be switched off in our systems because the site would not work properly without them. They do not store personally identifiable information in most cases.

• rari_cookie_consent — remembers whether you accepted or rejected optional analytics cookies. Duration: 180 days. Provider: ReadAndRateIt (first party).

2.2 Analytics cookies (optional)

If you accept optional cookies through a consent mechanism, we may enable privacy-oriented analytics to understand aggregate traffic — for example, which pages are read most often. Analytics data is pseudonymous and we do not combine it with email correspondence.

• _rari_analytics — session identifier for on-site analytics if enabled. Duration: session or 30 days. Provider: ReadAndRateIt or configured analytics vendor.

If you reject optional cookies, analytics tags are not loaded.

2.3 Third-party cookies from embedded content

When you load certain embedded resources, third parties may set their own cookies:

• Google Maps (contact page) — may set cookies such as NID or CONSENT for map functionality and Google account features. See Google's privacy policy.
• Google Fonts — fonts are loaded from Google servers; Google may log IP addresses and referrer headers. We use font-display: swap to limit performance impact.

We do not control third-party cookies. You can manage them through your browser settings or the third party's opt-out tools.

3. Managing cookies

Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies. Methods vary by browser — consult your browser's help section for instructions. Blocking all cookies may affect site functionality, including map embeds and remembered consent choices.

To withdraw consent for optional analytics after accepting, clear site data for readandrateit.life in your browser or email [email protected] and we will confirm the steps for your browser version.

4. Do Not Track

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) signal. There is no universal standard for responding to DNT. We treat optional analytics as off unless you explicitly consent, regardless of DNT settings, but essential cookies may still be set.

Because readandrateit.life does not serve personalised advertising, DNT has limited practical effect on our first-party cookies. Third-party embeds such as Google Maps may respond to DNT differently; consult Google's documentation for details.

5. Updates

We may update this Cookie policy when we change technologies or legal requirements. The "Last updated" date will reflect revisions. Significant changes may be highlighted on the Site. If we introduce new non-essential cookies, we will update this page before or at the same time as deployment and, where required, seek fresh consent.

6. Contact

Questions about cookies: [email protected] or +65 6339 2814.