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Cookie Policy

Last updated: [May 3, 2026]

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how Oton Technology uses them on https://otontechnology.com, what choices you have, and how to manage them. It works alongside the Privacy Policy, which covers the wider question of how reader data is handled.

The short version: cookies help the site work, measure traffic, and show ads. You can accept all of them, reject the non essential ones, or customize your choices through the cookie banner at any time.

Who Runs This Site

Oton Technology is an independent tech publication founded and operated by Logan Pierce. It runs as a solo project from Denver, Colorado, United States.

For any question related to this Cookie Policy, email support@otontechnology.com.

What Cookies Are

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, phone, tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, remember your preferences, measure how people use the site, and serve ads.

Cookies do not contain personal information like your name or address on their own. They usually contain a unique identifier and details about the website that placed them. Combined with other data, however, they can be used to recognize a returning visitor or build a profile of browsing activity, which is why cookie laws exist.

Some technologies covered by this policy are not technically cookies, but they work in similar ways. These include:

  • Web beacons or pixels (small image files used for tracking)
  • Local storage and session storage in your browser
  • Software development kits (SDKs) used by ad and analytics partners
  • Device fingerprinting techniques used by some ad networks

For simplicity, this page refers to all of these as “cookies.”

Why Oton Technology Uses Cookies

Cookies on this site are used for a few clear purposes:

  • Keeping the site running and secure
  • Remembering your choices, like dismissing the cookie banner or choosing dark mode
  • Measuring how readers use articles, so coverage can be improved
  • Serving ads, including ads relevant to your interests
  • Tracking affiliate referrals so the site gets credit when a reader makes a qualifying purchase

Cookies are not used to identify you by name, sell your data to brokers, or build sensitive profiles for targeting.

Categories of Cookies Used

The cookies on Oton Technology fall into four main categories. The cookie banner on your first visit lets you accept or reject each of them, except strictly necessary cookies, which are required for the site to function.

Strictly necessary cookies

These cookies are essential. They keep the site secure, remember whether you have interacted with the cookie banner, allow forms to work properly, and protect against spam and abuse.

Without these, parts of the site would simply break. They cannot be turned off through the banner, but you can block them through your browser settings if you accept that the site may not work properly afterward.

Performance and analytics cookies

These cookies measure traffic and usage. They tell the site which articles are most read, where readers come from, how long they stay, and where they drop off. The information is aggregated, not tied to any individual reader by name.

Tools that may set these cookies include Google Analytics or a privacy friendly alternative such as Plausible or Fathom. Where supported, IP anonymization is enabled.

Functional cookies

These cookies remember preferences that improve your experience. Examples include:

  • Saving your dark mode setting if the site offers it
  • Remembering language or region preferences
  • Storing whether you have closed a notification

These cookies do not track you across other websites.

Advertising and targeting cookies

These cookies are set by advertising partners. They help show ads that may be relevant to your interests, measure how often ads are seen and clicked, and limit how many times you see the same ad.

Ad partners that may set these cookies on Oton Technology include Google AdSense, Mediavine, Raptive, Ezoic, or similar networks. The exact list depends on the ad network the site is using at any given time.

If you reject advertising cookies, you may still see ads, but those ads will be less personalized.

First Party and Third Party Cookies

Cookies on the site fall into two groups based on who sets them:

First party cookies are set by Oton Technology directly. These are mostly used for site functionality, basic analytics, and remembering preferences.

Third party cookies are set by partners, including ad networks, analytics providers, embedded video platforms, and affiliate networks. When you watch a YouTube video embedded in an article, for example, YouTube may set its own cookies.

Third party partners are responsible for their own cookie practices and have their own privacy policies. The most common third parties used by this site include:

  • Google (Analytics, AdSense, YouTube embeds, reCAPTCHA where used)
  • Cloudflare (security, performance, and CDN)
  • The site’s hosting provider (basic security logs)
  • Email service provider for newsletters (such as MailerLite, ConvertKit, Substack, or Mailchimp)
  • Affiliate networks (such as Amazon Associates, Impact, ShareASale, CJ Affiliate, Rakuten)
  • Comment systems and embedded social media (X, LinkedIn, Mastodon, and similar)

A current and complete list of partners can be requested through support@otontechnology.com.

How Long Cookies Stay on Your Device

Cookies are either session cookies or persistent cookies, depending on how long they last.

  • Session cookies are deleted automatically when you close your browser. They are typically used for security and basic site functionality.
  • Persistent cookies stay on your device until they expire or you delete them. They are used for things like remembering preferences, measuring repeat visits, and showing relevant ads.

Cookie lifetimes vary widely. Some last just a few minutes, others last up to 24 months. Modern browsers and ad partners are gradually shortening cookie lifetimes, especially for tracking cookies, so the actual duration may be shorter in practice.

Your Choices Around Cookies

You are in control of cookies on this site. There are three main ways to manage them.

Through the cookie banner

When you first visit the site, a cookie banner appears. You can:

  • Accept all cookies
  • Reject all non essential cookies
  • Customize your choice by category

You can change your choice at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” or “Manage Cookies” link in the footer.

Through your browser settings

Every modern browser lets you view, block, or delete cookies. Common browsers include:

Blocking some cookies, especially strictly necessary ones, may break parts of the site, including comment forms and embedded videos.

Through industry opt out tools

Several industry tools let you opt out of personalized advertising across many websites at once:

Mobile devices have their own controls under your system settings, usually labeled “Limit Ad Tracking” (iOS) or “Opt out of Ads Personalization” (Android).

Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” (DNT) feature. There is no industry agreed standard for how websites should respond to this signal.

Oton Technology treats DNT signals as a general preference for limited tracking, alongside the choices you make through the cookie banner. Where supported, the site honors Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals as opt out requests under California law.

Cookies and Children

Oton Technology is not directed at children under 13 (or under 16 in some EU countries). Cookies are not used to knowingly track or target children. If you believe a child has used the site and you would like to remove their data, email support@otontechnology.com.

Specific Rights for EU and UK Readers

If you are in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, you have specific rights under the GDPR, the UK GDPR, and the ePrivacy Directive (often called the “cookie law”).

These include the right to:

  • Be informed about what cookies are used and why
  • Give clear, opt in consent before non essential cookies are set
  • Withdraw consent at any time without penalty
  • Access information about how your data is processed
  • File a complaint with your local data protection authority

The cookie banner on the site is designed to meet these requirements. Non essential cookies are not set until you have made your choice.

Specific Rights for California Readers

If you live in California, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) give you the right to:

  • Know what personal information is collected and why
  • Opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of your personal information
  • Limit the use of sensitive personal information
  • Not be discriminated against for using these rights

Oton Technology does not sell personal information in the traditional sense. However, the use of advertising cookies may qualify as “sharing” under California law. To opt out, use the cookie banner or email support@otontechnology.com.

For California specific privacy rights, see the Privacy Policy.

Changes to This Cookie Policy

This policy will be updated as cookies, ad partners, and privacy laws evolve. When changes happen, the “Last updated” date at the top of the page is revised.

Significant changes that affect what cookies are set or how they are used may be flagged through the cookie banner or by a notice on the homepage. Continuing to use the site after a change means you accept the updated policy.

How to Contact Oton Technology About Cookies

For any question, request, or concern about cookies on the site:

Email: support@otontechnology.com Site: https://otontechnology.com/contact/ Postal contact: Available on request through the email above

A real person reads every message. Replies usually arrive within two to three business days.

A Final Note

Cookies have a bad reputation, mostly because most sites do a terrible job of explaining them. The goal of this page is the opposite. To make it clear what cookies do on Oton Technology, why they are used, and how to control them.

If anything on this page is unclear, the inbox is always open at support@otontechnology.com.