What Are Cookies and Why We Use Them
Cookies are small text files that get stored on your device when you browse websites.
Think of them as tiny notes that help us remember things about your visit—like which pages
you looked at or whether you've been here before.
We use cookies to make your experience smoother and more useful. Some cookies are
absolutely necessary for the site to work properly. Others help us understand how people
use our SEO audit content so we can improve it. And yes, some help us show you relevant
information based on what you're interested in.
But here's the thing—you're always in control. You can adjust your browser settings to
refuse cookies entirely, though this might limit some functionality on our site.
Types of Tracking Technologies We Use
Essential Cookies
These are the ones we can't really do without. They handle basic functions like
security, network management, and letting you navigate between pages. Without them, the
site simply won't work as intended.
Functional Cookies
These remember your preferences—things like language settings or region selection.
They make your experience more personalized without tracking your behavior across other
websites.
Analytical Cookies
We use these to understand how visitors interact with our content. Which SEO audit
techniques are most popular? Where do people spend the most time? This helps us create
better educational material.
Performance Cookies
These track how quickly pages load and whether you encounter any technical issues.
They help us identify problems and keep everything running smoothly for everyone.
We don't sell your data to third parties. Any information collected through cookies is
used solely to improve your experience on techrinet.com and deliver better SEO education
content.
How Long Do Cookies Stay Active
Different cookies stick around for different lengths of time. Session cookies disappear
when you close your browser—they're temporary helpers. Persistent cookies remain on your
device for a set period or until you manually delete them.
| Cookie Type |
Duration |
Purpose |
| Session Cookies |
Until browser closes |
Maintain your activity during a single browsing session |
| Authentication |
30 days |
Keep you logged in when you return to the site |
| Preference Settings |
12 months |
Remember your display preferences and settings |
| Analytics |
24 months |
Track usage patterns to improve content quality |
| Performance Monitoring |
6 months |
Measure site speed and technical performance |
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have complete control over cookies. Most browsers let you block or delete cookies
through their settings. Keep in mind that refusing all cookies might affect how well
certain features work on our site.
Google Chrome
Go to Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data. From there you
can block third-party cookies or clear existing ones. Chrome also lets you see which
sites have stored cookies on your device.
Mozilla Firefox
Open Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data. Firefox offers enhanced
tracking protection that blocks many cookies by default. You can customize these
settings based on your comfort level.
Safari
Navigate to Preferences → Privacy. Safari blocks many third-party cookies
automatically. You can also prevent cross-site tracking or clear all website data from
this menu.
Microsoft Edge
Access Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies. Edge
provides different levels of tracking prevention—basic, balanced, and strict—so you can
choose what works for you.
Mobile browsers have similar options, usually found in their privacy or advanced
settings sections. The exact steps vary slightly depending on your device and operating
system version.
Third-Party Services and Tracking
Sometimes we use tools from other companies to analyze site performance or understand
user behavior. These might include analytics platforms or content delivery networks. When
third-party services are involved, they may set their own cookies according to their
privacy policies.
We carefully select partners who respect user privacy and comply with data protection
standards. However, we can't control how external services handle data once it leaves our
site. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any third-party services you're
concerned about.
What Information Gets Collected
Through cookies, we might gather details like your IP address, browser type, device
information, pages you visit, time spent on each page, and referring websites. This sounds
like a lot, but it's pretty standard stuff that helps us understand how people use the
site.
We don't collect personally identifiable information through cookies unless you
explicitly provide it—like when filling out a contact form. Even then, we only use that
information for the specific purpose you provided it for.
Updates to This Policy
Technology changes, regulations evolve, and sometimes we adjust how we do things. When
we make significant changes to this cookie policy, we'll update the date at the top of this
page. If changes are substantial, we might notify you through other means as well.
We encourage you to check back periodically, especially if you have specific concerns
about privacy. Your continued use of techrinet.com after changes are posted means you
accept the updated terms.
