Diary of a Wimpy Kid Wiki:Cookie policy

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Like most similar websites, this site uses cookies. On this page, we explain more about cookies and how we use them. By using this website and agreeing to this policy, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with the terms of this policy.

The Cookie Policy may update from time to time, and users are advised to periodically check the “Effective date” at the top of this page for any changes. Users wanting to suggest a change to this policy are required to discuss the changes with Tacopill first.

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Cookies may be either “persistent” cookies or “session” cookies. A persistent cookie consists of a text file sent by a web server to a web browser, which will be stored by the browser and will remain valid until its set expiry date (unless deleted by the user before the expiry date). A session cookie, on the other hand, will expire at the end of the user session, when the web browser is closed. Both persistent and session cookies are used on this website.

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• To recognize your computer when you visit the website
• To track you as you navigate the website and to enable the use of any e-commerce facilities.
• To improve the website’s usability.
• To analyze the use of the website.
• In the administration of the website.
• To personalize the website for you, including targeting advertisements that may interest you.

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Third-party cookies

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We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, Inc. (“Google”). Google Analytics uses “cookies”, which are text files placed on your computer, to help the website analyze how users use the site. The information generated by the cookie about your use of the website (including your IP address) will be transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States. The IP address will be truncated before transmission. On our behalf Google will use this information for the purpose of evaluating your use of the website, compiling reports on website activity, and providing other services relating to website activity and internet activity in connection with the use of the website. You may disallow the use of cookies by selecting the appropriate settings on your browser; however, please note that if you do this you may not be able to use the full functionality of this website.

In addition to the information we provide in this Cookie Policy, you can find out more information about your online choices at http://www.youronlinechoices.com/uk.

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