Effective Date: April 19, 2026 Last Updated: April 19, 2026
1. Introduction
This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, how Plot Insider (“we,” “us,” or “our”) uses them on plotinsider.com (the “Site”), the types of cookies we use, the information they collect, and how that information is used, as well as how you can control your cookie preferences.
This Cookies Policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which explains how we use personal information generally.
By continuing to browse our Site, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy, except for cookies that require your explicit opt-in consent under applicable law.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, remember your preferences, and provide information to the website owners about how the site is used.
Cookies can be classified by several characteristics:
Duration — session cookies expire when you close your browser, while persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them.
Source — first-party cookies are set by the website you are visiting (in this case, Plot Insider), while third-party cookies are set by other domains (such as Google, social media platforms, or advertising networks).
Purpose — cookies serve various functions including technical necessity, performance measurement, personalization, and advertising.
3. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several purposes:
To ensure the Site functions correctly — some cookies are essential for core features such as user authentication, shopping cart functionality for subscriptions, and security.
To remember your preferences — cookies allow us to remember choices you make such as language, region, and display preferences.
To analyze Site performance — we use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our Site, which content is most popular, and where we can improve.
To deliver relevant content and advertising — we may use cookies to personalize content recommendations and, with your consent, show you relevant advertisements.
To measure the effectiveness of our marketing — cookies help us understand how users arrive at our Site and whether our marketing campaigns are working.
4. Types of Cookies We Use
4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the Site to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as logging in, filling out forms, or setting privacy preferences. You can set your browser to block these cookies, but some parts of the Site will not work.
Examples include session management cookies, authentication tokens, security cookies that prevent cross-site request forgery (CSRF), and cookie consent preference storage.
4.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our Site, such as which pages are visited most often, how long users spend on each page, and whether users encounter errors. All information is aggregated and anonymous.
We primarily use Google Analytics for this purpose. Google Analytics uses cookies such as _ga, _gid, and _gat to distinguish unique users and throttle request rates. For more information, see Google’s Privacy & Terms at policies.google.com/privacy.
4.3 Functionality Cookies
These cookies enable the Site to provide enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your login details, preferred language, or region. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
4.4 Targeting and Advertising Cookies
These cookies may be set through our Site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant ads on other sites. They do not store directly personal information but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and device.
We may use services including Meta (Facebook) Pixel, Google Ads, LinkedIn Insight Tag, and similar platforms.
If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising.
4.5 Social Media Cookies
These cookies are set by social media services we have added to the Site to enable you to share our content with your networks. They can track your browser across other sites and build a profile of your interests. This may impact content and messages you see on other websites you visit.
5. Specific Cookies We Use
The table below lists the primary cookies used on our Site. This list may not be exhaustive, as cookies may change as we update our Services.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
_gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | 24 hours |
_gat | Google Analytics | Throttles request rate | 1 minute |
cookie_consent | Plot Insider | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
wordpress_logged_in_* | WordPress | Authentication for logged-in users | Session |
wp-settings-* | WordPress | User interface preferences | 1 year |
_fbp | Meta (Facebook) | Advertising and analytics | 3 months |
PHPSESSID | Plot Insider | Session management | Session |
6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
6.1 Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our Site, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customize your preferences by category. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the “Cookie Preferences” link in the footer of our Site.
6.2 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, delete cookies already on your device, or alert you when cookies are being sent. Please note that if you disable cookies, some features of our Site may not function properly.
Instructions for common browsers:
- Chrome — Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox — Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari — Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge — Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
6.3 Opt-Out Tools
For targeted advertising, you can opt out through:
- Your Online Choices (EU) — youronlinechoices.eu
- Network Advertising Initiative (US) — optout.networkadvertising.org
- Digital Advertising Alliance (US) — optout.aboutads.info
- Google Ads Settings — adssettings.google.com
6.4 Google Analytics Opt-Out
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on, available at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
7. Consequences of Rejecting Cookies
If you choose to reject non-essential cookies, certain features of the Site may not function as intended. For example, you may need to log in repeatedly, your preferences may not be remembered, personalized content recommendations may be less relevant, and some interactive elements may not work.
Essential cookies cannot be rejected, as they are required for the Site to function. However, we minimize their use and collect only what is strictly necessary.
8. Third-Party Cookies and Services
Some cookies on our Site are placed by third parties. We do not control these cookies directly. For information about how third parties use cookies, please refer to their privacy policies. Key third-party services we use include:
- Google (Analytics, Ads, reCAPTCHA) — policies.google.com/privacy
- Meta (Facebook Pixel) — facebook.com/privacy/policy
- LinkedIn (Insight Tag) — linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy
- Stripe (payment processing) — stripe.com/privacy
- Paystack (payment processing for Nigerian customers) — paystack.com/privacy
9. Updates to This Cookies Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy periodically to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we update the policy, we will revise the “Last Updated” date at the top. Material changes will be communicated via the cookie consent banner or a notice on our Site.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Cookies Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us:
Plot Insider Email: info@plotinsider.com
For general privacy concerns, please refer to our Privacy Policy.