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Cookie Policy

Transparent information about the cookies used on ColomboWisdom and how to control them.

Last Updated: 1 June 2026

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to remember your preferences and gather aggregate information about how visitors use the site. Cookies are not harmful programs and cannot access personal files on your device.

How ColomboWisdom Uses Cookies

We use a minimal set of cookies to operate the website correctly, to remember your consent decision, and — with your permission — to gather anonymised analytics data that helps us understand which content our readers find most valuable.

Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function and cannot be disabled.

Cookie NamePurposeDuration
cw_cookie_pref_v1Stores your cookie consent preference (accepted / declined)12 months
cw_sessionMaintains basic session state for form submissionsSession

Analytics Cookies (Optional)

With your consent, we use Google Analytics to understand site traffic in an aggregated, anonymised way. No personally identifiable information is shared with Google Analytics under our configuration.

Cookie NameProviderPurposeDuration
_gaGoogle AnalyticsDistinguishes unique users2 years
_ga_*Google AnalyticsSession state tracking2 years
_gidGoogle AnalyticsShort-term visit tracking24 hours

Third-Party Cookies

Some pages on ColomboWisdom may include social sharing buttons or embedded content from third-party platforms. These services may set their own cookies when you interact with such elements. We do not control these third-party cookies. For more information, refer to the cookie policies of:

  • Google: policies.google.com/technologies/cookies
  • Meta (Facebook / Instagram): facebook.com/policies/cookies

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options for controlling cookies:

  • ColomboWisdom consent banner: When you first visit the site, you can accept or decline non-essential cookies via the banner at the bottom of the screen. To reset your choice, clear your browser's local storage for colombowisdom.site.
  • Browser settings: You can manage, block, or delete cookies directly in your browser:
    • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
    • Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
    • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
    • Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
  • Google Analytics opt-out: Use the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on available at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

Disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of forms and other site features.

Policy Changes

This Cookie Policy may be updated as our use of cookies evolves. The "Last Updated" date above reflects the current version.

Contact

For questions about our use of cookies:
ColomboWisdom Media (Pvt) Ltd
Email: [email protected]
32 Ward Place, Colombo 07, Sri Lanka