Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 1, 2025

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website owners useful analytical information.

How TamilHour Uses Cookies

TamilHour uses cookies for the following purposes:

Cookie TypePurposeDuration
EssentialRequired for the website to function. Includes session management and security.Session
AnalyticsHelp us understand how visitors interact with our website (Google Analytics).Up to 2 years
AdvertisingUsed by Google AdSense to serve relevant advertisements based on your interests.Up to 2 years
PreferencesRemember your settings such as language preference (Tamil/English) and selected city.1 year

1. Essential Cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to operate. They enable core functionality such as page navigation and security. The website cannot function properly without these cookies and they cannot be disabled.

2. Analytics Cookies

We use Google Analytics to collect anonymous information about how visitors use our website. This helps us improve our content and user experience. The data collected includes pages visited, time on site, traffic sources, and device information. Google Analytics data is anonymized and does not identify you personally.

You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

3. Advertising Cookies

TamilHour uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. AdSense may set cookies to show you more relevant ads based on your browsing activity across websites. These are third-party cookies set by Google.

To opt out of personalized advertising:

  • Visit www.aboutads.info/choices for industry opt-out
  • Visit myaccount.google.com/data-and-privacy to manage Google ad settings
  • Use your browser's private/incognito mode

4. Preference Cookies

These cookies remember your choices on our website, such as your preferred language (Tamil or English) and selected city for local news. Without these cookies, you would need to re-select your preferences each visit.

5. Managing Cookies

You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

  • View cookies stored on your device
  • Delete all or specific cookies
  • Block cookies from specific websites
  • Block all third-party cookies
  • Block all cookies (note: this may affect website functionality)

For instructions on managing cookies in your browser, visit your browser's help section or www.allaboutcookies.org.

6. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting a notice on our website. Your continued use of TamilHour after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

7. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]
Address: TamilHour, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India