How we use cookies to enhance your experience
Last updated: December 2024
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They help us:
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be switched off.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session_id | Maintains user session | Session |
| csrf_token | Security protection | Session |
| cookiesAccepted | Cookie consent status | 1 year |
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous information.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics - User identification | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics - User identification | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics - Request rate limiting | 1 minute |
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| user_preferences | Store user preferences | 1 year |
| news_categories | Remember selected news categories | 6 months |
| theme_preference | Remember display preferences | 1 year |
These cookies track your browsing habits to enable us to show advertising which is relevant to your interests.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| ad_targeting | Personalized advertising | 30 days |
| social_sharing | Social media integration | 1 year |
We may also use third-party services that set cookies on your device:
These third parties have their own cookie policies which we encourage you to read.
You have several options for managing cookies:
Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can modify your settings to:
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner asking for your consent. You can:
Your consent choices are stored in a cookie so we remember your preferences.
Disabling cookies may affect your experience on our website:
We may update this Cookies Policy periodically to reflect changes in:
We will notify you of any significant changes and update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy.
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
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