Effective Date: March 28, 2026 Website: DennisMaria (www.dennismaria.com)
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how DennisMaria uses them, the types of cookies we place on your device, and how you can control or manage your cookie preferences.
We are committed to being fully transparent about our data practices. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions, both of which provide additional context about how we handle your personal information.
By continuing to use DennisMaria, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. If you do not agree, you may adjust your browser settings or discontinue use of the Site.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, tablet, or other internet-enabled device when you visit a website. They are widely used across the internet to make websites work efficiently, remember your preferences, and provide information to website owners.
Cookies do not contain viruses or harmful software. They cannot execute programs or deliver malware to your device. A cookie is simply a small data file that a website stores on your device to recognize you on future visits or to pass information between pages during a single session.
Cookies can be:
- Session cookies — temporary files that exist only for the duration of your visit and are deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies — files that remain on your device for a set period of time or until you manually delete them
- First-party cookies — set directly by DennisMaria when you visit our Site
- Third-party cookies — set by external services we use, such as Google Analytics and Google AdSense
3. Why Do We Use Cookies?
DennisMaria uses cookies for several important reasons:
- To ensure the Site functions correctly and efficiently for every visitor
- To remember your preferences and improve your experience on return visits
- To analyze how readers use and navigate our content so we can continuously improve it
- To measure the effectiveness of our content and understand our audience better
- To display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense that help support this Site financially
- To detect, prevent, and address technical issues or fraudulent activity
Without certain cookies, some features of DennisMaria may not function as intended.
4. Types of Cookies We Use
4a. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the basic operation of DennisMaria. They enable core functions such as page navigation, security, and access to certain areas of the Site. Without these cookies, the Site cannot function properly.
These cookies do not collect any personally identifiable information and cannot be disabled.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Session ID | Maintains your session while browsing | Session |
| Security Token | Protects against cross-site request forgery | Session |
4b. Analytics and Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with DennisMaria by collecting information anonymously. We use this data to improve the structure, content, and performance of the Site.
We use Google Analytics to collect this data. All information gathered is aggregated and anonymized — no individual user is identified.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Throttles request rate | 1 minute |
To opt out of Google Analytics tracking, you may install the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.
4c. Advertising and Targeting Cookies
DennisMaria participates in the Google AdSense advertising program. Google AdSense uses cookies to serve advertisements based on your interests and browsing activity, both on DennisMaria and on other websites across the internet.
These are third-party cookies set and controlled by Google, not by DennisMaria. We do not have access to or control over the information collected by these cookies.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| IDE | Google DoubleClick | Used to serve targeted advertisements | 1 year |
| DSID | Identifies a signed-in user on non-Google sites | 2 weeks | |
| test_cookie | Checks if the browser supports cookies | 15 minutes | |
| NID | Stores preferences and other information | 6 months |
You can opt out of personalized advertising at any time by visiting:
Please note that opting out of personalized ads does not mean you will stop seeing advertisements on DennisMaria. It means that the ads you see will no longer be tailored to your browsing history and interests.
4d. Functionality Cookies
These cookies allow DennisMaria to remember choices you have made during previous visits — such as your name if you have previously left a comment — to provide a more personalized experience.
The information collected by these cookies is anonymized and cannot track your activity on other websites.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| comment_author | Remembers your name for future comments | 1 year |
| comment_author_email | Remembers your email for future comments | 1 year |
4e. Social Media Cookies
Where DennisMaria includes social sharing buttons or embedded social media content, third-party cookies may be set by those social media platforms. These cookies are outside our control and are governed by the privacy policies of the respective platforms.
Social media platforms that may set cookies include:
- Facebook — Facebook Cookie Policy
- Twitter / X — Twitter Privacy Policy
- Pinterest — Pinterest Privacy Policy
- LinkedIn — LinkedIn Cookie Policy
5. Third-Party Cookies Summary
Below is an overview of the key third-party services that may set cookies when you visit DennisMaria:
| Third Party | Purpose | Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | Website traffic analysis | View Policy |
| Google AdSense | Personalized advertising | View Policy |
| Google DoubleClick | Ad targeting and delivery | View Policy |
We do not have access to or control over the cookies set by these third parties. For full details of how they use data, please review their individual privacy policies.
6. How to Manage and Control Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or decline cookies. There are several ways you can manage your cookie preferences:
Through Your Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings. You can typically:
- View which cookies are currently stored on your device
- Delete specific cookies or all cookies
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Block all third-party cookies
- Block all cookies entirely
- Set your browser to notify you before a cookie is placed
Below are links to cookie management instructions for the most common browsers:
Please note: Disabling or blocking cookies may affect the functionality and performance of DennisMaria. Some features may not work as intended if essential cookies are disabled.
Through Third-Party Opt-Out Tools
You can also manage advertising cookies directly through these industry opt-out tools:
- Google Ad Settings
- Network Advertising Initiative
- Digital Advertising Alliance
- Your Online Choices (EU)
7. Cookie Consent
When you first visit DennisMaria, you will be presented with a cookie notice. By clicking “Accept” or continuing to browse the Site, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.
You may withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings or using the opt-out tools listed in Section 6. However, withdrawing consent may impact certain features of the Site.
8. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers include a “Do Not Track” (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not wish to be tracked. Currently, there is no universally agreed-upon standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals, and DennisMaria does not currently alter its data collection practices in response to DNT browser settings.
We will continue to monitor developments in this area and update our practices accordingly if a clear standard is established.
9. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use, the services we partner with, or applicable legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.”
We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies. Your continued use of DennisMaria after any changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please get in touch:
DennisMaria 📧 Email: (info@dennismaria.org) 🌐 Website: (www.dennismaria.org) 📍 Location: (Lagos, Nigeria)
We will do our best to respond to all cookie-related inquiries promptly and clearly.
This Cookie Policy was last reviewed and updated on March 28, 2026.