Understanding how we use cookies on BirthFacts
Last Updated: February 12, 2026
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to the owners of the site.
Cookies help us understand how you use BirthFacts, remember your preferences, and improve your overall experience on our website.
BirthFacts uses cookies for several purposes to enhance your experience:
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Session Cookies | Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. Used to maintain your session while browsing. | Session |
| Persistent Cookies | Remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. Used to remember your preferences. | Up to 1 year |
| Analytics Cookies | Help us understand visitor behavior, popular content, and areas for improvement. | Up to 2 years |
| Functional Cookies | Remember your choices (like your selected birthday) to provide enhanced features. | Up to 1 year |
We may use third-party services that set their own cookies on your device. These include:
These third-party services have their own privacy and cookie policies, which we encourage you to review.
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off:
These cookies help us improve BirthFacts by collecting anonymous information:
These cookies remember your choices and preferences:
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences in several ways:
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
For third-party analytics cookies, you can opt out directly:
While you can choose to block cookies, please note that doing so may affect your experience on BirthFacts:
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites you visit that you do not want your online activity tracked. Currently, there is no industry standard for how to respond to DNT signals, but we respect your privacy choices and are committed to transparency in our cookie usage.
BirthFacts does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 through cookies. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete such information.
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, regulatory, or operational reasons. We encourage you to review this page periodically for the latest information on our cookie practices.
When we make significant changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy.
For more information about how we handle your data, please review our:
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us through the contact form on our website.
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