Cookie Policy

Effective Date: June 10, 2025

Welcome to BestLastNames.com. This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience and tailor content and ads.

1. What are Cookies & Similar Technologies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help the site recognize your browser, remember site preferences, analyze traffic, and show relevant ads. We also use pixels, local storage, and scripts for similar purposes.

2. Cookie Categories & Their Purpose

Category	Purpose
Strictly Necessary	Required for site functionality—session management, page navigation
Performance	Gather anonymous data (e.g., pages visited, time spent)
Preferences	Save language, region, and visual preferences
Marketing/Advertising	Used by Google AdSense & partners to show relevant ads

3. Third-Party Cookies

We partner with Google (AdSense, Analytics), and potentially other ad services. They may collect data like device type, IP, and browsing behavior. These providers manage their data under their own privacy policies.

Review these for details:

• Google Privacy & Terms
  

4. Consent Management

• On first visit, the cookie banner will allow you to:
  
  • Accept All Cookies
    
  • Reject Non-Essential Cookies
    
  • Customize Settings (select which cookie types you allow)
    
• Only essential cookies load before consent.
  
• Preferences are saved and honored on subsequent visits unless changed.
  

5. How to Update or Withdraw Consent

You can update your cookie preferences anytime via our “Cookie Settings” link in the footer.
You may also control cookies using your browser settings, but disabling non-essential cookies may limit site functionality.

6. Cookie Duration

Cookies may be session-based (deleted after browsing) or persistent (stored for up to 13 months).

7. Changes to This Policy

We update this policy as laws or practices evolve. An updated Effective Date will appear at the top when changes occur.

8. Contact Us

For questions or concerns, please reach out:
Email: [email protected]

🎛️ Cookie Banner Text & Behavior

• Placement: Footer-style banner (discreet yet visible)
  
• Design: Simple, brand-aligned, high contrast, accessible
  
• Example Message:
  

“We use cookies to improve your experience, analyze traffic, and deliver relevant ads. Some are essential, others help us understand how you use the site or share non-personalized ads.

| [Accept All] [Reject Non‑Essential] [Customize] |

Read our [Cookie Policy] for more details.”

• Customize Modal:
  
  • Checkbox list for each category
    
  • Short descriptions (one sentence per cookies type)
    
  • “Save Preferences” button
    
• Requirements:
  
  • Banner is visible but not intrusive—not blocking content
    
    

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