PH-iDols

Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 31, 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how PH-iDols ("we", "our", "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our platform at https://phidols.com (the "Service"). This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, improve efficiency, and provide information to website owners. Cookies can be "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent" cookies (remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them).

2. Types of Cookies We Use

Category Purpose Consent Required Duration
Strictly Necessary Essential for the Service to function. Includes session cookies for login, CSRF protection tokens, and cookie consent preferences. No (exempt under GDPR) Session / up to 30 days
Functional Remember your preferences such as language settings, display preferences, and "remember me" login token. Yes Up to 30 days
Analytics Help us understand how users interact with the Service by collecting anonymous usage statistics (pages visited, session duration, bounce rate). We may use Google Analytics or similar tools. Yes Up to 24 months
Advertising Used by us and third-party ad networks to deliver personalized advertisements based on your interests, measure ad performance, and limit ad frequency. Partners may include Google AdSense, Facebook Audience Network, or similar providers. Yes Up to 24 months

3. Specific Cookies Used

Cookie Name Provider Category Purpose Expiry
_pids PH-iDols Strictly Necessary Maintains your login session Session
remember_token PH-iDols Functional "Remember Me" persistent login 30 days
cookie_consent PH-iDols Strictly Necessary Stores your cookie consent preferences 365 days
_ga, _gid Google Analytics Analytics Tracks anonymous usage patterns Up to 24 months
_gcl_au Google AdSense Advertising Conversion tracking for ads 90 days
NID, IDE Google (DoubleClick) Advertising Personalized ad delivery and frequency capping 6-24 months

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies. Third-party providers include:

These third parties may use the information they collect to serve you targeted ads across multiple websites.

5. Your Consent & Choices

5.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit PH-iDols, a cookie consent banner will appear, allowing you to:

  • Accept All: Enable all cookie categories (functional, analytics, advertising).
  • Reject Non-Essential: Only strictly necessary cookies will be used. No analytics or advertising cookies will be placed.
  • Manage Preferences: Choose which categories of cookies to allow.

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of any page.

5.2 Browser Settings

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

  • View and delete existing cookies.
  • Block all or certain types of cookies.
  • Set preferences for specific websites.

Note: Blocking essential cookies may prevent the Service from functioning properly (e.g., you may not be able to log in).

5.3 Opt-Out of Personalized Advertising

6. Similar Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use:

  • Local Storage: HTML5 local storage to store non-sensitive user preferences on your device.
  • Web Beacons (Pixels): Tiny transparent images embedded in emails or pages to track open rates and user interactions.
  • Device Fingerprinting: We do not use browser or device fingerprinting techniques.

7. Data Transfers

Cookies set by third-party providers (e.g., Google) may result in your data being transferred outside the EEA. These transfers are protected by the provider's own data protection mechanisms (e.g., Google's Standard Contractual Clauses).

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Material changes may prompt a new consent request via the cookie banner.

9. Contact Us

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

  • Email: privacy@ph-idols.com
  • Data Protection Officer: dpo@ph-idols.com