This Cookies Policy explains how our news publication uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website. We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze website traffic, personalize content, and deliver relevant advertisements. By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. These files contain information that is transferred to your device’s hard drive, allowing the website to recognize your browser and capture certain information. Cookies help websites function efficiently and provide valuable information to website owners about user behavior and preferences.
Cookies can be “persistent” or “session” cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them, while session cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser.
Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies: These cookies are essential for our website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security features, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the website cannot function properly without them. Examples include cookies that remember your login status and security cookies that prevent fraudulent activity.
Performance and Analytics Cookies: We use analytics cookies to collect information about how visitors use our website, including which pages are visited most frequently, how long users spend on pages, and any error messages encountered. This data is aggregated and anonymous, helping us improve website performance and user experience. We use services like Google Analytics to gather this information.
Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, personalized features. They may remember your language preferences, region, username, and customization settings. Functionality cookies help create a more tailored experience but are not essential for basic website operation.
Targeting and Advertising Cookies: These cookies track your browsing activity across websites to deliver relevant advertisements based on your interests. They may be set by our advertising partners and build a profile of your interests to show you targeted ads on other websites. These cookies also help measure advertising campaign effectiveness and limit the number of times you see an advertisement.
Social Media Cookies: When you share content using social media sharing buttons or widgets on our website, the social network may set cookies on your device. We do not control these cookies, which are governed by the respective social media platform’s privacy policies. These cookies may track your browsing activity across multiple websites.
Why We Use Cookies
Cookies serve several important purposes that benefit both our publication and our readers:
Improve User Experience: Cookies remember your preferences, settings, and browsing history, making navigation more efficient and personalized during future visits. This saves you time by not requiring repeated login or preference selections.
Analyze Website Performance: Analytics cookies provide insights into how users interact with our content, which articles generate the most interest, and where technical improvements are needed. This data-driven approach helps us optimize content delivery and website functionality.
Deliver Relevant Content: Cookies enable content personalization, recommending articles based on your reading history and interests. This helps you discover relevant news stories and features aligned with your preferences.
Support Advertising Revenue: Advertising cookies allow us to display relevant ads that support our journalism financially. Targeted advertising generates higher revenue than generic ads, enabling us to provide quality content to readers free of charge.
Security and Fraud Prevention: Certain cookies detect suspicious activity, prevent unauthorized access, and protect both users and our website from security threats.
Third-Party Cookies
Our website may contain content from third-party services that set their own cookies. These include advertising networks, analytics providers, social media platforms, and embedded video players. We do not control third-party cookies and recommend reviewing their respective privacy policies to understand their data practices.
Common third-party services that may set cookies on our website include Google Analytics, Google AdSense, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and various advertising networks. Each of these services operates independently with their own cookie policies and user controls.
Managing and Disabling Cookies
You have control over cookie usage and can manage or disable cookies through various methods:
Browser Settings: Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can modify your browser settings to decline cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. Browser help sections provide instructions for managing cookie preferences. Popular browsers include Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, and Opera, each with specific cookie management options.
Opt-Out Tools: Many advertising networks offer opt-out mechanisms that prevent targeted advertising cookies. Visit industry opt-out platforms like the Network Advertising Initiative or Digital Advertising Alliance to manage advertising cookie preferences across multiple networks simultaneously.
Third-Party Controls: Analytics providers like Google Analytics offer browser add-ons that prevent data collection. Social media platforms provide privacy settings that limit cookie tracking across websites.
Please note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality and limit your ability to access certain features. Some sections of our website may not work properly if cookies are disabled, particularly features requiring login or personalized content delivery.
Cookie Duration
Cookies we use have varying expiration periods:
- Session Cookies: Deleted automatically when you close your browser
- Short-term Cookies: Expire within days or weeks
- Long-term Cookies: May persist for months or years until manually deleted
You can delete cookies at any time through your browser’s privacy settings. Clearing cookies removes saved preferences, requiring you to reconfigure settings during your next visit.
Updates to This Cookies Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy periodically to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our data practices. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Material changes will be communicated through website notices. Continued use of our website after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookies Policy, please contact us at aamritri@gmail.com. We welcome your inquiries and will respond promptly to address any concerns regarding our cookie practices.
For specific questions about cookie management, we can provide guidance on browser settings and opt-out mechanisms appropriate for your situation. Your privacy and understanding of our data practices are important to us.