Cookie Policy

Cookie Policy

Last Updated: October 26, 2023

Welcome to ADS.PEBBLE.IS (“we,” “us,” or “our”). This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website, https://ads.pebble.is. As a platform dedicated to streaming and media content, we utilize these technologies to ensure you receive the best possible viewing experience, to analyze our traffic, and to serve relevant advertisements.

By continuing to browse or use our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described in this policy. If you do not agree with the use of cookies, please disable them in your browser settings or refrain from using this website.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other devices when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to the owners of the site. Cookies allow a website to recognize your device and remember if you have been to the website before.

Cookies can be classified by their lifespan:

  • Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that remain on your device only as long as your browsing session lasts. They are deleted once you close your browser.
  • Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device for a set period or until you manually delete them. They allow us to remember your preferences and settings for future visits.

Types of Cookies We Use

At ADS.PEBBLE.IS, we use different categories of cookies to optimize your streaming experience. Below is a detailed breakdown of the types of cookies utilized on our platform.

1. Essential (Strictly Necessary) Cookies

These cookies are fundamental to the operation of our website. They enable you to navigate the site and use its features, such as accessing secure areas or loading video content efficiently. Without these cookies, services you have asked for—such as watching a video or logging into your account—cannot be provided.

Essential cookies help us with:

  • Authenticating users and preventing fraudulent use of user accounts.
  • Balancing traffic to ensure our video player loads quickly and without buffering.
  • Remembering your consent preferences regarding this Cookie Policy.

2. Performance and Analytics Cookies

We use performance cookies to collect information about how visitors use our website. These cookies help us understand which pages are the most popular, identify which videos are trending, and detect any error messages you might encounter. All information collected by these cookies is aggregated and anonymous.

Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to monitor traffic and user behavior. This helps us improve the structure and content of ADS.PEBBLE.IS. Google Analytics uses its own set of cookies to track visitor interactions.

3. Functional Cookies

Functional cookies allow our website to remember choices you make to provide enhanced, more personal features. In the context of a streaming site, these are vital for user convenience.

Examples of how we use functional cookies include:

  • Remembering your volume settings or video quality preferences (e.g., 1080p vs. 720p).
  • Storing your username or language preference so you do not have to re-enter it.
  • Keeping track of your “Watch Later” list or viewing history.

4. Advertising and Targeting Cookies

Because ADS.PEBBLE.IS is a free-to-access platform, we rely on advertising revenue to maintain our servers and content. We work with third-party advertising networks to deliver ads that are relevant to your interests.

Google AdSense and DoubleClick: We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google uses the DoubleClick cookie to serve more relevant ads across the web and limit the number of times a specific ad is shown to you.

  • These cookies track your browsing habits on our site and other websites to build a profile of your interests.
  • They ensure that the ads you see are relevant to you (Interest-Based Advertising).
  • They allow us to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-parties cookies to report usage statistics of the Service, deliver advertisements on and through the Service, and so on. Please note that ADS.PEBBLE.IS does not have control over the cookies deployed by third-party services.

For example, if you share content from our site via social media buttons (such as Facebook, Twitter, or Discord), those social networks may place cookies on your device. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these third-party services to understand their cookie practices.

How to Manage Your Cookie Preferences

You have the right to accept or reject cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer. However, please note that if you choose to block essential cookies, some parts of ADS.PEBBLE.IS may not function correctly, and you may not be able to stream content.

Browser Settings

You can manage cookie settings directly through your browser. Below are links to instructions for the most popular browsers:

Opting Out of Targeted Advertising

If you wish to opt-out of interest-based advertising specifically, you can use the following tools provided by the digital advertising industry. These tools allow you to opt-out of targeted ads from participating companies:

Please note that opting out of interest-based advertising does not mean you will no longer see ads on our website. It simply means that the ads you see may be less relevant to your interests.

Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update our Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our business operations. When we make changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically for the latest information on our privacy practices.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us: