Last Updated: May 20, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how https://figurativephrases.com (“Website”) uses cookies and similar technologies.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your browser/device. Similar technologies can include local storage, session storage, pixels, and tags.
2. Why We Use Cookies and Similar Technologies
We may use them to:
- keep the Website secure and functional
- remember user choices and preferences
- support forms, comments, and anti-bot protections
- measure website usage and performance
- support advertising operations and policy compliance
3. Types of Cookies/Storage We Use
A) Strictly Necessary
Used for security and core functionality, including:
- anti-bot/abuse protection (for example, challenge or verification tools)
- session and technical routing integrity
- required load/behavior controls
B) Functional
Used to remember settings and improve usability.
C) Analytics/Measurement
May be used to measure traffic, page performance, and usage patterns in aggregate.
D) Advertising
If ad services are enabled, cookies may be used for ad delivery, frequency capping, reporting, and (where consented/allowed) ad personalization.
4. Website-Specific Storage Signals
Our AI tools may use browser storage keys to improve chat continuity and interface behavior (for example, session identifiers or dismissed UI prompts). These keys are used for functionality and analytics/event continuity, not to provide account logins.
5. Comments and Form Convenience
If you leave comments, optional convenience cookies may store form values (such as name/email/website) to save re-entry effort on future comments.
6. Third-Party Technologies
Third-party providers used on or through the Website may set/read cookies according to their own policies. These may include:
- security providers (for example, bot detection)
- analytics providers
- advertising providers
- embedded content providers
7. Google Ads Disclosure (If Google Ads Are Served)
Where Google ads are served:
- third-party vendors, including Google, may use cookies to serve ads based on prior visits to this or other websites
- users can manage ad personalization at
https://adssettings.google.com - users can opt out of certain third-party personalized advertising at
https://www.aboutads.info
8. Managing Cookies
You can manage cookies by:
- adjusting Website consent settings (where available)
- changing browser settings to block/delete cookies
- using private/incognito modes (with limited effect)
Blocking certain cookies may affect site functionality.
9. Changes
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically. Updates take effect when posted.
10. Contact
Affiliate And Advertising Disclosure
Figurative Phrases may participate in Amazon affiliate programs. As an Amazon Associate, we may earn from qualifying purchases made through Amazon links on this site, including promoted book links, at no extra cost to you.
We may also run Google Ads or similar advertising. When Google ads are displayed, Google and its partners may use cookies, device identifiers, and similar technologies to personalize ads, measure performance, prevent fraud, and support ad delivery. These cookies and advertising terms apply when ads are active on the site.
