Cookie Policy
Effective Date: May 14, 2026
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how 9talks uses cookies and similar technologies. 9talks is an independent, unincorporated publishing platform. Even though we are not a registered legal entity, we respect the privacy rights of all visitors, including those afforded under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable privacy laws.
By continuing to browse 9talks, you agree to the use of cookies as described below.
2. Do We Use Third-Party Trackers?
No.
We do not use Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, or any other third-party tracking tools. We do not embed social media trackers, advertising cookies, or profiling scripts from outside companies.
3. What Cookies Do We Use?
We use a single, first-party tracking system built and operated by us. It is used strictly for internal platform metrics.
| Cookie / Technology | Purpose | Data Collected |
|---|---|---|
| 9talks Internal Tracker | To measure article view counts and email subscription activity | Anonymous/pseudonymous data: page views, referral source (if any), subscription events. No names, emails, or browsing history from other sites. |
4. What We Track (and What We Don't)
We track:
- How many times an article is viewed
- Whether a visitor subscribed to email updates (event count only)
- General traffic patterns within 9talks (e.g., which articles are popular)
We do NOT track:
- Your identity or real name
- Your email address (unless you voluntarily provide it for subscription)
- Your activity on other websites
- Your precise location
- Your device fingerprint for advertising
- Any data for sale, profiling, or third-party sharing
5. Legal Basis (GDPR)
Under GDPR, our use of this first-party tracker is based on legitimate interest: we need basic, anonymized metrics to understand what content resonates so we can improve the platform.
Because we do not use third-party marketing or advertising cookies, we do not require a complex consent banner. If you prefer to block our internal tracker entirely, you can do so via your browser settings or by enabling "Do Not Track."
6. How Long Do Cookies Last?
Our internal tracker cookies expire after 30 days or upon your browser session ending, whichever comes first. We do not maintain long-term tracking profiles.
7. How to Manage or Disable Cookies
You can control cookies through your browser:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage cookies
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy if our tracking technology changes. Any updates will be posted here with a revised effective date.
9. Contact
For questions about cookies or tracking:
Email: team@9talks.com
Founder / Data Contact: M71 (Mritunjay)
9talks does not store personal data, does not sell data, and does not use external trackers. Our internal metrics exist only to help us understand what we are building — not who you are.