Cookie Policy

Understanding how we use cookies on PopHits.org

Last Updated: June 25, 2025

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are and how we use them on PopHits.org, your Billboard Hot 100 database and music discovery platform.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer, tablet, or mobile device when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, which can make your next visit easier and the site more useful to you.

Cookies cannot access any other information on your computer and most web browsers automatically accept cookies. You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, access to secure areas, and remembering your preferences as you browse PopHits.org.

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve how our Billboard Hot 100 database functions and what content is most valuable to users.

Preference Cookies

These cookies remember your choices and preferences (such as language, region, or display settings) to provide a more personalized experience when you return to PopHits.org.

Third-Party Cookies

PopHits.org may use third-party services that place their own cookies on your device. These services help us provide better functionality and understand how our website is used:

  • Google Analytics: Helps us analyze website traffic and user behavior
  • Social Media Platforms: Enable sharing buttons and social media integration
  • Content Delivery Networks: Improve website loading speed and performance

These third parties have their own privacy policies and cookie practices, which we encourage you to review.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies on PopHits.org to:

  • • Remember your preferences and settings
  • • Improve website performance and loading times
  • • Analyze how visitors use our Billboard Hot 100 database
  • • Understand which songs and artists are most popular
  • • Provide personalized content recommendations
  • • Ensure website security and prevent fraud
  • • Remember your song ratings and favorites

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options for managing cookies on PopHits.org:

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically block all cookies, accept only certain cookies, or delete existing cookies. Note that blocking all cookies may affect website functionality.

Cookie Banner

When you first visit PopHits.org, you'll see a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting our site.

Cookie Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect the information stored in cookies. However, please note that cookies themselves do not typically contain sensitive personal information like passwords or payment details.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • • Know what cookies we use and why
  • • Accept or decline non-essential cookies
  • • Delete cookies from your browser at any time
  • • Change your cookie preferences
  • • Access information about cookies we've placed

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by updating the Last Updated date at the top of this policy.