Last Updated: December 11, 2025
Yoruba Sayings (“we”, “our”, or “the website”) uses cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience, analyze site performance, deliver personalized or contextual advertising, and support features such as embedded audio players.
This Cookie Policy explains:
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What cookies are
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How we use them
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What types we use
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How you can manage or refuse them
This policy is written to comply with:
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UK GDPR / Data Protection Act 2018
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EU GDPR & ePrivacy Directive (Cookie Law)
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US State Privacy Laws (CCPA/CPRA, Virginia, Colorado, etc.)
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AdSense and affiliate industry requirements
By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of cookies as described below.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the website function properly, remember preferences, understand usage patterns, and support advertising services.
We also use:
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Local storage
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Pixel tags
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Tracking URLs
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Third-party scripts
These are treated similarly to cookies under privacy laws.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
2.1 Essential / Strictly Necessary Cookies
These enable core website functionality, including:
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Security protections
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Audio playback functionality
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Page navigation
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Cookie consent management
These cookies cannot be turned off because the site cannot function without them.
2.2 Performance & Analytics Cookies
Used to understand:
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Which pages are visited
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How users navigate the site
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Device/browser patterns
Tools may include:
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Google Analytics (configured to respect GDPR with anonymized IP)
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Server logs
These cookies run only after consent in UK/EU jurisdictions.
2.3 Functional Cookies
These enhance user experience by remembering:
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Your audio settings
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Language preferences
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Form inputs (if comments or subscriptions are enabled)
2.4 Advertising & Targeting Cookies
These are used by:
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Google AdSense
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Affiliate networks
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Third-party ad partners
They may track:
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Whether you clicked an ad or affiliate link
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Whether you visited certain categories
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Engagement with ads on our site
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Interest categories
Under UK/EU law, these cookies require explicit consent before activation.
2.5 Third-Party Cookies (Embedded Media & External Tools)
When we embed audio or media from platforms such as:
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WordPress built-in audio player
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Internet Archive
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SoundCloud
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Spotify
Those platforms may place cookies or collect analytics independently.
Please review their privacy & cookie policies for details.
3. Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
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Make the website work correctly
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Deliver and improve site functionality
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Analyze aggregated behaviour to improve content
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Support monetization (ads, affiliates, sponsorships)
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Measure the performance of advertising
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Ensure security and prevent misuse
We never sell personal data.
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
4.1 Using the Cookie Banner
On your first visit, you can choose:
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Accept All Cookies
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Reject Non-Essential Cookies
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Customize Preferences
You may change your preferences anytime using the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer.
4.2 Browser Controls
You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings:
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Chrome
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Safari
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Firefox
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Edge
Blocking cookies may affect site usability, especially audio features.
4.3 Opt-Out Options for Advertising
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Google Personalized Ads Opt-Out:
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NAI Consumer Opt-Out:
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EDAA (EU) Preference Centre:
https://www.youronlinechoices.eu/
5. Cookies We Do Not Use
We do not use:
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Cookies to store sensitive personal information
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Biometric identifiers
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Tracking intended to identify individuals across unrelated services
We use only industry-standard advertising and analytics tools.
6. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect:
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Legal changes
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AdTech industry requirements
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New features or embedded services
The updated version will always be posted here with a fresh date.
7. Contact Us
For cookie or privacy-related queries, contact:
📧 info@yorubasayings.com