Effective Date: September 23, 2025
Last Updated: December 13, 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how ScienceClock uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website. Our goal is to be transparent about what is collected, why it’s collected, and how you can control your cookie preferences.

ScienceClock keeps data collection minimal. Cookies on our website are mainly used for analytics, performance measurement, and advertising through trusted third-party services such as Google AdSense.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help improve website performance, remember certain preferences, and allow services like analytics and advertising to function properly.

Cookies do not give us access to your personal files or identify you by name.

Types of Cookies We Use

1. Essential Cookies

These cookies are required for the website to operate normally. They help with basic functions such as loading pages, maintaining security, and ensuring the site runs smoothly.

ScienceClock does not set any custom essential cookies. However, essential cookies may still be created automatically by:

• WordPress (core site functionality)
• Our hosting provider (server performance and security)

These are standard cookies used by most WordPress websites and cannot be disabled without affecting basic functionality.

2. Analytics Cookies

We use analytics to understand how visitors use our website and to improve content quality and performance. These cookies collect technical information such as:

• Pages viewed and reading time
• Browser and device type
• Approximate location (country/region)
• User engagement (scroll depth, clicks, navigation patterns)

These cookies do not identify individuals.

Services that set analytics cookies on ScienceClock:

Google Analytics
Used to measure site traffic, performance, and reader behavior. Google may collect aggregated demographic information such as age ranges or interests.
Users can opt out using the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On.

3. Advertising Cookies

Our website displays ads through third-party ad networks. These partners use cookies and tracking technologies to:

• Display relevant ads based on general browsing behavior
• Measure ad performance
• Avoid showing the same ads repeatedly

Advertising cookies may collect:

• IP address and general location
• Browser and device details
• Pages visited on ScienceClock
• Interactions with ads (views, clicks)

We currently use:

Google AdSense
All ad-related tracking is handled directly by Google AdSense in accordance with Google’s Privacy Policy. ScienceClock does not directly store, access, or manage advertising cookie data.

If other ad networks are added in the future, they may also use similar cookies.

4. Cookies from Embedded Content

Some articles include embedded content from third-party platforms such as:

• YouTube
• Twitter/X
• Instagram
• Other scientific or news sites

These services may set their own cookies when you interact with the embedded content or if you are logged into their platforms.

ScienceClock does not control how these platforms collect or use their data. Please refer to their respective privacy policies.

How You Can Control Cookies

Since our website does not use a cookie consent banner, cookies may load automatically when you visit ScienceClock. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.

Your Options

You can:

• Block cookies
• Delete existing cookies
• Use private/incognito mode
• Install the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on
• Use ad-blockers or privacy extensions

Please note: Blocking essential cookies may affect website functionality.

Do We Use Third-Party Cookie Tools?

No. We do not use a cookie banner, preference manager, or consent tool. Cookie usage on our website follows standard analytics + advertising practices.

Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or site features. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

Contact Information

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy, you can reach us at:

Email: editor@scienceclock.com
Location: India

We aim to respond within 30 days when feasible.

You can also read our Privacy Policy here.