Cookie Policy

Last Updated: June 17, 2025

At TinnitusGo.com, we believe in complete transparency about how we collect and use information when you visit our website. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on our tinnitus relief platform, and what choices you have regarding their use.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that websites store on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit them. These files help websites remember your preferences and improve your browsing experience. Think of cookies as digital sticky notes that help our tinnitus relief tools work better for you.

When you use our Sound Masking Generator or Tinnitus Symptom Tracker, cookies help us remember your settings so you don’t have to reconfigure everything each time you visit. This makes your journey toward tinnitus relief more seamless and personalized.

How TinnitusGo.com Uses Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance your experience with our comprehensive suite of tinnitus management tools. Here’s exactly how we use them:

Essential Functionality Cookies

These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly. They enable you to navigate between our different tools – from the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Tinnitus section to the Sleep Aid for Tinnitus Relief – without losing your progress or settings.

When you’re using our Hearing Protection Calculator or taking the Hearing Test Self-Assessment, these cookies ensure the tools work correctly and maintain your session data while you’re actively using them.

Preference and Settings Cookies

Our tinnitus relief tools are most effective when they’re personalized to your specific needs. These cookies remember your preferences for:

Volume levels in our Sound Masking Generator
Meditation session lengths in our Tinnitus Relief Meditation tool
Frequency settings in our Tinnitus Sound Therapy Tool
Progress tracking in our Tinnitus Symptom Tracker
Customizations in your Breathing & Relaxation Exercises

These preferences stay saved locally on your device, making each visit to TinnitusGo.com more tailored to your tinnitus management journey.

Analytics and Performance Cookies

We use these cookies to understand how visitors interact with our tinnitus relief platform. This anonymous data helps us improve our tools and create better resources for people dealing with tinnitus.

For example, if we notice that many users spend significant time with our Sleep Aid for Tinnitus Relief tool, we might develop additional sleep-focused resources. This data never identifies you personally – it simply helps us serve the tinnitus community better.

Advertising Cookies

To keep TinnitusGo.com free for everyone seeking tinnitus relief, we display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense. These cookies help ensure the ads you see are appropriate and not overly intrusive to your healing process.

We’re committed to showing only family-friendly advertisements that comply with health and wellness standards. You’ll never see ads that could be harmful or inappropriate for someone managing tinnitus symptoms.

Types of Cookies We Use

First-Party Cookies

These are cookies set directly by TinnitusGo.com. They’re essential for our tinnitus relief tools to function properly and provide you with the personalized experience you deserve.

Third-Party Cookies

We work with trusted partners to provide additional functionality:

Google Analytics: Helps us understand which tinnitus relief tools are most helpful to our community Google AdSense: Enables us to display relevant, appropriate advertisements Font Services: Ensures our website displays properly across all devices for optimal accessibility

Your Cookie Choices and Control

You have several options for managing cookies on TinnitusGo.com:

Browser Settings

Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer. However, please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our tinnitus relief tools.

To manage cookies in popular browsers:

Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions

Mobile Device Settings

If you’re accessing our tinnitus relief tools on a mobile device, you can manage cookies through your device’s browser settings. This is particularly important if you’re using our tools during quiet moments or before sleep.

Opt-Out Options

For advertising cookies specifically, you can opt out through:

Google Ad Settings: Control personalized ads across Google services
Network Advertising Initiative: Industry-wide opt-out tool
Digital Advertising Alliance: Additional privacy controls

Cookie Retention and Deletion

Different cookies have different lifespans on TinnitusGo.com:

Session Cookies: Automatically deleted when you close your browser Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for specified periods, typically 30 days to 2 years Settings Cookies: Kept until you manually clear them or change your preferences

You can delete all cookies at any time through your browser settings. Keep in mind that doing so will reset your personalized settings for our tinnitus relief tools.

Special Considerations for Tinnitus Management

We understand that managing tinnitus often involves creating consistent, calming routines. Our cookie usage is designed with this in mind:

We minimize disruptive notifications about cookies
Our tracking focuses on improving therapeutic tools rather than invasive marketing
We prioritize maintaining your personalized settings across sessions
All data collection respects the sensitive nature of health-related information

Children’s Privacy

TinnitusGo.com’s tinnitus relief tools are designed for users 13 years and older. We do not knowingly collect cookies or personal information from children under 13. If you’re a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided information to us, please contact us immediately.

Updates to This Cookie Policy

As we continue to expand our suite of tinnitus relief tools and improve our website, we may update this Cookie Policy. We’ll always notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a new “Last Updated” date.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically, especially when we launch new tools or features for tinnitus management.

International Users

TinnitusGo.com welcomes visitors from around the world who are seeking tinnitus relief. Our cookie practices comply with international privacy regulations, including GDPR for European users and CCPA for California residents.

If you’re accessing our site from outside the United States, please note that your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States, where our servers are located.

Contact Us About Cookies

If you have questions about our cookie usage or need help managing your cookie preferences while using our tinnitus relief tools, we’re here to help.

Email: [Your contact email] Website: TinnitusGo.com Response Time: We typically respond within 24-48 hours

Technical Information for Developers

For those interested in the technical aspects of our cookie implementation:

We use secure, HTTP-only cookies where appropriate
All cookies are set with appropriate SameSite attributes
We regularly audit our cookie usage to ensure minimal data collection
Our tools are designed to function with basic browser settings

Commitment to Your Privacy

At TinnitusGo.com, we understand that dealing with tinnitus can be stressful enough without worrying about your online privacy. Our cookie policy reflects our commitment to transparency, minimal data collection, and respect for your privacy while providing effective tinnitus relief tools.

We believe that everyone deserves access to helpful tinnitus management resources, and we’re dedicated to providing these tools in a way that respects your privacy and supports your healing journey.

Remember, managing tinnitus is a personal journey, and we’re here to support you with tools that work the way you need them to. Our cookie usage is simply one way we ensure that our Sound Masking Generator, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy resources, meditation tools, and other utilities provide you with the most effective, personalized experience possible.

For more information about our comprehensive approach to privacy, please also review our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. Together, these documents outline our complete commitment to protecting your information while you use our tinnitus relief tools.