Cookie Preferences

Last updated: June 12, 2025

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better browsing experience and allow certain features to work properly.

Cookies contain information about your use of our website, but they do not contain personal information that can identify you unless you have specifically provided such information.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies on the Sunburnt Podcast website to:

  • Remember your preferences and settings
  • Understand how you use our website to improve your experience
  • Analyze website traffic and performance
  • Ensure our website functions properly
  • Provide relevant content and features

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

Purpose: These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly.

What they do:

  • Enable basic website functionality
  • Remember your cookie preferences
  • Maintain security and prevent fraud
  • Load website content properly

Can you disable them: No - these are required for the website to work.

Analytics Cookies

Purpose: Help us understand how visitors use our website.

What they do:

  • Count website visits and traffic sources
  • Measure which pages are most popular
  • Track how long people spend on our site
  • Help us improve website performance

Third-party services: Google Analytics (if implemented)

Can you disable them: Yes - through your browser settings or our cookie preferences.

Functional Cookies

Purpose: Remember your preferences and provide enhanced features.

What they do:

  • Remember your preferred settings
  • Store your location for relevant content
  • Remember if you've seen certain notifications
  • Enable social media sharing features

Can you disable them: Yes - but some features may not work as expected.

Third-Party Cookies

Purpose: Set by external services we use on our website.

Services that may set cookies:

  • YouTube: For embedded video content
  • Social Media: For sharing buttons and embedded content
  • Analytics: For website performance tracking

Can you disable them: Yes - through your browser settings or by avoiding third-party content.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your web browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

  • View what cookies are stored on your device
  • Delete existing cookies
  • Block cookies from specific websites
  • Block all cookies (though this may affect website functionality)
  • Set cookies to be deleted when you close your browser

Browser-Specific Instructions

Google Chrome

Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data

Mozilla Firefox

Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data

Safari

Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data

Microsoft Edge

Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data

Mobile Devices

On mobile devices, you can manage cookies through your browser app settings:

  • iOS Safari: Settings → Safari → Privacy & Security
  • Android Chrome: Chrome app → Settings → Privacy and Security
  • Other browsers: Check the browser's settings or help section

Third-Party Cookie Policies

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services. These services have their own cookie policies:

Cookie Retention

Different cookies are stored for different lengths of time:

  • Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
  • Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period (typically 30 days to 2 years)
  • Analytics Cookies: Usually stored for 2 years
  • Preference Cookies: Stored until you change your settings or clear your browser data

Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable cookies, you may experience:

  • Some website features may not work properly
  • You may need to re-enter preferences each visit
  • Embedded content (like YouTube videos) may not display correctly
  • Social media sharing features may not function
  • We won't be able to remember your cookie preferences

Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the website to function, but you can control all other types of cookies.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

Electric OBrien LLC

Email: chip@electricobrien.com

Subject Line: Cookie Policy Question

Website: sunburntpod.com/contact

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