GrammarValley (“we,” “us,” or “our”), accessible at grammarvalley.com, uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our site. This policy explains how, and should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which covers personal data more generally.
What cookies actually do
A cookie is a small text file that a website stores on your device. It doesn’t run programs or carry viruses — it mostly just helps a site remember things, like whether you’ve visited before or which ads you’ve already seen. Some cookies are set by us directly (first-party cookies); others are set by companies we work with, such as Google (third-party cookies).
Why we use them
- Keeping the site working. Some cookies are strictly necessary — for example, remembering your cookie consent choice or keeping a page secure.
- Understanding how the site is used. We may use analytics cookies to see which pages get traffic and where visitors run into problems, so we can improve the site.
- Showing ads. We use Google AdSense to display advertising on this site. Google and its advertising partners use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this site or other sites on the internet.
Cookies used on this site
| Category | Purpose | Set by |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Required for basic site functionality and remembering your cookie preferences. | GrammarValley |
| Analytics | Measures traffic and usage patterns (e.g. Google Analytics). | |
| Advertising | Used by Google AdSense and its partners to serve and measure ads, and in some cases personalize them based on your browsing activity. | Google / third-party ad vendors |
Google’s role specifically
Because we use Google AdSense, Google acts as a third-party vendor and uses cookies (including the DoubleClick cookie) to serve ads on this site based on your visits here and to other sites across the web. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google’s Ads Settings (adssettings.google.com). Alternatively, you can opt out of some third-party vendors’ use of cookies for personalized advertising at www.aboutads.info/choices.
Turning off ad personalization doesn’t mean you’ll see fewer ads — it just means the ads you see won’t be tailored to your browsing history.
If you’re in the EU, UK, or another region with consent requirements
Where required by law (such as under the GDPR and the ePrivacy Directive), we ask for your consent before setting non-essential cookies, through a cookie banner or preference tool on your first visit. You can change your choice at any time by clearing your cookies or adjusting your preferences through that tool.
If you’re a California resident
Under the CCPA/CPRA, the use of cookies for interest-based advertising may be considered a “sale” or “sharing” of personal information. You can opt out of this by using the cookie preference tool on this site, or through Google’s Ads Settings linked above.
Managing cookies through your browser
Most browsers let you see, delete, and block cookies through their settings — Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge all have this under their privacy/security settings. Keep in mind that blocking all cookies may affect how parts of this site function.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time — for instance, if we start using a new advertising or analytics tool. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date at the top.
Questions
If you have questions about this policy or how we use cookies, contact us at contact@grammarvalley.com.