Cookie Policy
Last updated: April 2026
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used by website operators to make websites work more efficiently, to provide better user experiences, and to collect analytical information.
Cookies set by the website operator (in this case, whataresleepdisorders.com) are called "first-party cookies." Cookies set by parties other than the website operator are called "third-party cookies." Third-party cookies enable third-party features or functionality to be provided on or through the website, such as analytics and advertising.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:
- Remember your cookie preferences so we do not ask you every visit
- Understand how visitors interact with our website (analytics)
- Improve the speed, reliability, and functionality of the site
- Ensure the website is presented correctly on your device
Types of Cookies We Use
| Category | Purpose | Can be declined? |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Required for the website to function. Includes storing your cookie consent decision. | No — these are essential |
| Analytics | Help us understand how visitors interact with our website (e.g. pages visited, time on site). Data is aggregated and anonymised where possible. | Yes — you may decline |
| Advertising / Third-party | If we display advertising (e.g. Google AdSense), third-party cookies may be placed to personalise ads. We will always disclose this clearly. | Yes — you may decline |
Google AdSense and Advertising Cookies
This website may display advertisements served by Google AdSense. Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this or other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the internet.
You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. Alternatively, you can opt out of a third-party vendor's use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting aboutads.info.
Your Consent and How to Manage Cookies
When you first visit our website, we display a cookie consent banner. By clicking "Accept All," you consent to our use of analytics and advertising cookies in addition to strictly necessary cookies. By clicking "Decline," only strictly necessary cookies will be used.
You can change or withdraw your consent at any time by clearing your browser's local storage or cookies for this site, which will cause the consent banner to appear again on your next visit.
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View the cookies stored on your device
- Allow, block, or delete cookies from specific websites
- Block all cookies from all websites
- Delete all cookies when you close your browser
Please note that blocking all cookies may affect your ability to use some features of this and other websites.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. These websites have their own privacy and cookie policies, and we have no responsibility for their content or practices. We encourage you to review the cookie policies of any third-party websites you visit.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the revised Cookie Policy on this page, with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us via our contact page.