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Last Updated: September 04, 2026 GDPR Compliant CCPA / CPRA ePrivacy Directive

FactsWings (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates https://www.factswings.com/. This policy explains how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies, what choices you have, and how this complies with EU GDPR, ePrivacy Directive, and global privacy laws.

COOKIE CONSENT TERMINAL● LIVE CONTROLS
Strictly NecessaryRequired for site function
AnalyticsGoogle Analytics / Performance
AdvertisingAdSense / Targeting
FunctionalLanguage / Preferences
These controls are for UI demonstration. Your actual consent is managed via our banner + browser settings. No cookie wall — core content accessible without non-essential cookies.
01 / Definition

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help remember preferences, understand usage, and deliver relevant content. Similar technologies covered: web beacons, pixels, local storage, device fingerprinting.

02 / Cookie Ledger

Types of Cookies We Use

TypePurposeDurationConsent
Strictly Necessary
fw_necessary
Page navigation, security, load balancing. Site won’t work without them.SessionNO — Essential
Analytics / Performance
_ga, _gid
Understand pages visited, time spent, traffic sources. E.g. Google Analytics to improve content.30d — 24moYES — Opt-in
Advertising / Targeting
_gcl_au, IDE
Deliver relevant ads, limit frequency, measure campaigns. Google AdSense may use cookies based on prior visits. Manage at adssettings.google.com.30d — 13moYES — Opt-in
Functional / Preference
fw_lang, fw_region
Remember language / region choices for personalized experience.6mo — 12moYES — Opt-in
Third-Party
YouTube, X, etc
Embedded social widgets, video embeds, comment plugins may set own cookies governed by their policies.VariesYES — Opt-in
03 / Legal Basis — 2026 Standards

Consent & Legal Basis

  • Prior consent required for all non-essential cookies before placement. Consent must be freely given, specific, informed, via clear affirmative action — pre-ticked boxes or continued browsing ≠ valid consent.
  • Granular choice: Accept / reject by category, not just “Accept All”.
  • Easy withdrawal: Withdraw anytime as easily as you gave it, via banner or browser settings.
  • No cookie walls: Core content not conditioned on accepting non-essential cookies.
  • Do Not Track / GPC: We honor recognized browser opt-out signals where supported.
  • For EU/EEA & UK — legal basis is consent for non-essential cookies (legitimate interest not used for analytics/ads).
  • For US — where CCPA/CPRA applies, you have right to opt out of sale/sharing via cookies — see Do Not Sell My Info.
04 / Controls

How to Manage or Disable Cookies

  1. Cookie Consent Banner: On first visit, accept / reject / customize by category.
  2. Browser Settings: Most browsers allow blocking / deleting cookies. Disabling essential may affect functionality.
  3. Opt-Out Tools: Digital Advertising Alliance or Your Online Choices.
  4. Google Ads Settings: Manage at adssettings.google.com.
05 / Retention

Data Retention

Cookies retained only as long as necessary. Session cookies expire when you close browser; persistent cookies remain for defined period (typically 30 days to 24 months depending on function) unless deleted earlier.

06 / Updates

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically to reflect changes in technology, law, or practices. “Last Updated” at top indicates revision date. Please review periodically.

07 / Contact

Contact Us

Questions about this Cookie Policy? Contact us via our Contact Us page.

This Cookie Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

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