Understanding how we use cookies to improve your experience
Last Updated: January 19, 2026
At Fortune Writers, we use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, personalize content, and provide targeted features. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can control them.
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit our website. They help us recognize your device, remember your preferences, and improve your overall experience. Cookies do not contain personal information like passwords or credit card details.
We use different types of cookies for various purposes. Here's a breakdown:
Below is a list of specific cookies we use on our website:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
PHPSESSID |
Session management and user authentication | Essential | Session |
remember_me |
Keep users logged in across sessions | Functional | 30 days |
language |
Store user's language preference | Functional | 1 year |
csrf_token |
Protect against cross-site request forgery attacks | Essential | Session |
_ga |
Google Analytics - distinguish unique users | Analytics | 2 years |
_gid |
Google Analytics - distinguish unique users | Analytics | 24 hours |
_gat |
Google Analytics - throttle request rate | Analytics | 1 minute |
calculator_state |
Remember calculator inputs | Functional | 7 days |
We use cookies for the following purposes:
Verify your identity and keep your account secure across sessions
Remember your preferences, settings, and previous interactions
Monitor site performance and identify areas for improvement
Understand how users interact with our site to improve user experience
You have control over which cookies you accept. While essential cookies are necessary for the site to function, you can choose to disable functional, analytics, and marketing cookies.
Manage your cookie preferences below. Changes take effect immediately.
Required for the website to function properly
Enable enhanced features and personalization
Help us understand how visitors use our website
Used to deliver personalized advertisements
You can also control cookies through your web browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
How to manage cookies in popular browsers:
Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies
Disabling cookies may affect your experience on our website. Some features, such as staying logged in, saving preferences, and accessing certain functionality, may not work properly without cookies enabled.
In addition to our own cookies, we may use third-party services that set their own cookies. These third parties have their own privacy policies and cookie policies:
| Third Party | Purpose | Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | Website analytics and user behavior tracking | View Policy |
| PayPal | Payment processing | View Policy |
| Stripe | Payment processing | View Policy |
| Font Awesome CDN | Icon delivery | View Policy |
If you access our website through a mobile device, you can control cookies through your device settings or mobile browser. Cookie controls vary by device and browser, so please refer to your device documentation.
Some browsers support a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that sends a signal to websites requesting not to be tracked. Currently, there is no industry standard for how to respond to DNT signals. We respect your privacy choices and continue to evaluate our approach to DNT signals.
We use cookies based on the following legal grounds:
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Did You Know? You can change your cookie preferences at any time by returning to this page. Your choices will be saved and applied immediately across our website.