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Cookie Policy

This policy explains how PureVibes uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our platform.

Last updated: April 4, 2026

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Quick Summary

PureVibes uses essential cookies to keep our site running, analytics cookies to understand how you use it, and functional cookies to remember your preferences. We do not use third-party advertising cookies. You can manage your cookie settings through your browser at any time. For questions, reach us at [email protected].

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, provide a better browsing experience, and supply information to site owners.

Cookies can be "first-party" (set by the website you are visiting) or "third-party" (set by a service used by the website). They can also be "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent" cookies (remaining on your device for a set period or until you delete them).

PureVibes uses cookies and similar technologies such as local storage to operate our platform, keep it secure, and understand how it is used so we can continually improve your experience.

Types of Cookies We Use

We categorize the cookies on PureVibes into three groups:

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Essential Cookies

Always Active

These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function. They enable core features such as user authentication, session management, and security protections. Without these cookies, PureVibes cannot operate properly. They cannot be disabled.

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Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with PureVibes by collecting and reporting information anonymously. They tell us which pages are most popular, how users navigate the site, and where errors occur. This data helps us improve our content and user experience.

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Functional Cookies

These cookies allow PureVibes to remember choices you make — such as your preferred reading theme, language, or region — and provide enhanced, more personalized features. They may also be used to remember changes you have made to text size, fonts, and other customizable elements.

Specific Cookies We Set

Below is a detailed list of the cookies used on PureVibes:

Cookie	Type	Purpose	Duration
auth_session	Essential	Identifies your logged-in session and keeps you authenticated	30 days
csrf_token	Essential	Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks	Session
_pv_views	Analytics	Tracks anonymous page views and reading patterns to improve content	1 year
guest_id	Analytics	Assigns a random ID to non-logged-in visitors for view counting	1 year
pv_prefs	Functional	Stores your display preferences such as reading mode and layout	1 year

Third-Party Cookies

PureVibes does not use third-party advertising or retargeting cookies. We do not allow ad networks to place cookies on your device through our platform.

In some cases, third-party services that we integrate may set their own cookies. These may include:

Content delivery networks (CDNs): Used to serve images and static files quickly from servers close to your location.
Embedded media: If an article contains embedded videos or social media posts, those platforms may set their own cookies when you interact with the content.
Authentication providers: If you sign in with a third-party account, that provider may set cookies as part of the login process.

We encourage you to review the cookie policies of any third-party services you interact with through PureVibes.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have full control over the cookies stored on your device. You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings:

Chrome

Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data

Firefox

Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data

Safari

Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data

Edge

Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies

Please note: Disabling essential cookies will prevent you from logging in and using core features of PureVibes. Analytics and functional cookies can be disabled without affecting basic site functionality.

Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) setting that sends a signal to websites you visit, requesting that they do not track your browsing activity. There is currently no universally accepted standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals.

PureVibes respects your privacy preferences. While we do not currently alter our data collection practices based on DNT signals, we do not engage in cross-site tracking or sell your personal data to third parties regardless of your DNT setting.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, or legal requirements. When we make changes:

We will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.
For significant changes, we will provide a prominent notice on our site or notify you by email if you have an account.
Your continued use of PureVibes after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, or if you would like to exercise your rights regarding your personal data, please contact us:

[email protected]

PureVibes Media
Lagos, Nigeria