How Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies on Reddit
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Risk by Category
Reddit's Cookies Policy details the use of cookies and similar tracking technologies (like pixels, SDKs, and local storage) to provide, improve, and personalize services. It categorizes cookies into Strictly Necessary, Performance, Functional, and Targeting. The policy discloses first-party and third-party cookies from partners like Google, Facebook, and advertising networks. Users can manage cookies through browser settings or Reddit's privacy controls. It complies with laws like GDPR and CCPA, but emphasizes extensive tracking for ads and analytics. Retention is tied to purposes, with some indefinite for analytics.
Numerous third-party cookies from ad networks like Google, Facebook for behavioral advertising and retargeting.
Some cookies retained indefinitely for aggregated analytics data.
Use of technologies enabling tracking across sites via Reddit's embedded content.
Policy clearly breaks down cookies into necessary, performance, functional, and targeting with examples.
Instructions on managing cookies via browsers, Reddit settings, and opt-out links.
References to GDPR, CCPA, and other privacy laws with region-specific notices.
Spotify collects the following categories of personal data. High Risk categories are used for advertising profiling or involve sensitive personal information.
IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent via performance cookies.
Interests, interactions with content for targeting cookies.
Login credentials, session IDs for necessary cookies.
Your data serves the following purposes. Mandatory purposes cannot be disabled without canceling the service. Opt-out available purposes allow some user control.
Cookies enable remembering preferences, login state, and customized feeds.
Tracking page views, engagement to improve site speed and user experience.
Behavioral targeting for personalized ads across Reddit and partner sites.
Spotify shares data with several categories of third parties. Sharing with advertising partners is extensive and represents the primary commercial use of your behavioral data.
Google AdSense, Facebook Pixel, Criteo for ad targeting.
Google Analytics, Amplitude for performance metrics.
Share buttons from Twitter, Facebook collecting data.
The following rights may be available to you depending on your region. EU/EEA users have the broadest protections under GDPR. Non-EU users have more limited guarantees.
Reddit account settings allow disabling personalized ads and data sharing.
Guidance on using browser do-not-track, cookie blockers, or incognito mode.
Links to NAI, DAA, EDAA for ad network opt-outs.
Data is retained for different periods depending on category, and security disclosures vary in depth. The policy highlights the following retention and transparency points.
Retention Periods
Deleted when browser closes.
Retained up to 2 years or indefinitely for aggregated data.
Typically 1-13 months, depending on third-party providers.
Security & Transparency
All cookies served over secure HTTPS connections.
Third parties required to follow similar privacy standards.
Does not detail cookie encryption beyond standard secure flags.
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We and our advertising partners use cookies to deliver relevant ads based on your interests.
Interpretation
Broad permission for behavioral advertising with extensive partner access.
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You can control cookies through your browser or Reddit's ad preferences.
Interpretation
Empowers users but requires action; defaults to tracking.
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These cookies are required for basic site operation and cannot be disabled.
Interpretation
Standard and low-risk for core services.
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Includes web beacons and device identifiers beyond cookies.
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Expands tracking scope beyond traditional cookies.
Small data files stored on your device to remember settings and track usage.