Cookie Policy
Last updated: July 18, 2026
Cookie Policy for HoplyFX
Last updated: July 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how HoplyFX ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our blog at hoplyfx.com. This policy is designed to help you understand what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can control your preferences. By continuing to browse our site, you consent to the use of cookies as described below.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognize your device and remember information about your visit, such as your preferences and browsing activity. Cookies can be "first-party" (set by us) or "third-party" (set by external services we use). They help improve your experience by enabling core functionality, analyzing traffic, and delivering relevant content.
Types of Cookies We Use
On HoplyFX, we use the following categories of cookies to ensure our blog runs smoothly and to support our content, including advertising through Google AdSense.
1. Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the basic operation of our website. They enable you to navigate the site, access secure areas, and use core features such as commenting or saving preferences. Without these cookies, some parts of the blog may not function properly. Essential cookies do not collect personal information for marketing purposes.
- Session cookies (e.g., to maintain your session while browsing)
- Security cookies (e.g., to protect against spam or abuse)
2. Analytics Cookies
We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our blog. This helps us improve content, measure traffic, and identify popular articles. These cookies collect aggregated, anonymized data such as page visits, time spent on site, and browser type. We may use services like Google Analytics for this purpose.
- Performance cookies (e.g., Google Analytics _ga, _gid)
- Behavioral tracking (e.g., click patterns, scroll depth)
3. Advertising Cookies
We partner with third-party ad networks, including Google AdSense, to display advertisements on our Strongman blog. Advertising cookies are used to build a profile of your interests based on your browsing activity across the web. This allows us to show you ads that are more relevant to you, measure the effectiveness of ad campaigns, and prevent the same ad from appearing too often. These cookies may track your visits to hoplyfx.com and other sites.
- Google AdSense cookies (e.g., _gads, IDE, NID)
- Third-party ad cookies from ad partners (e.g., for frequency capping, conversion tracking)
Specifically, Google AdSense uses cookies to personalize ads based on your past visits to our site and other websites. This includes showing you ads for Strongman equipment, supplements, or events that may interest you. Ad cookies also help measure the performance of ads (e.g., click-through rates, conversions).
How to Control Cookies
You have the right to accept or reject cookies. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences or via third-party opt-out tools. Here’s how:
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings. You can typically block or delete cookies entirely, or configure your browser to alert you when a cookie is set. Please note that disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of our blog.
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
Ad Personalization Opt-Out
To opt out of personalized advertising from Google AdSense, you can visit the Google Ad Settings page. There, you can disable ad personalization or manage your preferences. Additionally, you can opt out of third-party ad cookies through the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) opt-out page or the Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) opt-out tool. Opting out does not mean you will see fewer ads; it means ads will be less relevant to your interests.
Third-Party Cookies
Our advertising partners may set additional cookies on your device when you interact with ads on our site. These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies. We encourage you to review their policies for more information. We do not have direct control over these cookies, but we work with trusted partners like Google AdSense.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or your data, please contact us at:
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: hoplyfx.com
Privacy Policy
For more information about how we handle your personal data, please read our Privacy Policy, which explains data collection, storage, and your rights in detail.
This Cookie Policy was last updated in July 2026.