Cookie Policy

This site makes use of cookies. These include both first-party cookies set by Auburn Pulse and third-party cookies set by external partners. Cookies are used to deliver a personalized experience and to understand how our site is being used to improve the Auburn guide experience.

Cookies Used by Auburn Pulse

Analytics Cookies - Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our Auburn guide. These cookies collect anonymous information such as:

• Number of visitors to Auburn Pulse
• Which Auburn restaurant and activity pages are most popular
• How long visitors spend reading our recommendations
• General geographic region (for understanding our Auburn community reach)
• Device type (mobile vs desktop) to optimize the experience

Data collected is anonymous and aggregated. We cannot identify individual users or track personal information through these cookies.

Essential Site Cookies

Auburn Pulse may use essential cookies necessary for the website to function properly. These cookies do not collect personal information and cannot be disabled without affecting site functionality.

Third-Party Advertising Cookies

Google AdSense

To keep Auburn Pulse free, we display advertisements through Google AdSense. Google may use cookies to:

• Show relevant ads based on your interests
• Measure ad effectiveness and performance
• Prevent the same ad from being shown too many times
• Collect anonymous data for targeted advertising

Important: Auburn Pulse does not have access to or control over Google's advertising cookies. Google handles this data according to their own privacy policies.

For more information about Google's advertising practices:Google Privacy Policy

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

• Block all cookies: This may affect Auburn Pulse's functionality
• Block third-party cookies: This will disable advertising cookies but keep analytics
• Delete existing cookies: Clear previously stored cookies
• Private/Incognito browsing: Prevents most cookie storage

Google Analytics Opt-Out

To opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites:Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on

Google Ads Personalization

To control Google's ad personalization:Google Ad Settings

External Links

Auburn Pulse links to external websites (restaurant websites, Google Maps, etc.).We are not responsible for the cookie practices of external sites.We recommend reviewing their cookie policies before providing any information.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this cookie policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any significant changes will be reflected in the "Last updated" date above.

Continued use of Auburn Pulse after policy updates constitutes acceptance of the changes.