The COW News Cookies Policy
Effective Date: 27/06/2024
1. Introduction
Welcome to The COW News. We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our news and media platforms, including our website and mobile applications. This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your choices regarding their use.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) by websites you visit. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the website owners. Cookies can be “persistent” (lasting for a defined period) or “session” (expiring when you close your browser).
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Essential Cookies These cookies are necessary for the operation of our website. They enable core functionalities such as security, network management, and accessibility. Without these cookies, some parts of our website may not function properly.
- Examples: Session management, user authentication.
3.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are most visited and any error messages encountered. They help us improve the performance and usability of our site.
- Examples: Google Analytics, internal performance tracking.
3.3 Functionality Cookies These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your username, language, or region) and provide enhanced, more personalized features.
- Examples: Language preferences, saved articles.
3.4 Targeting and Advertising Cookies These cookies track your browsing habits to deliver advertisements that are more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an ad and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
- Examples: Google AdSense, Facebook Pixel.
4. Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we use third-party cookies to report usage statistics, deliver advertisements, and provide additional functionalities. These third parties may combine the information collected with other data they have about you from other sources.
- Examples: Social media platforms, advertising networks.
5. Your Cookie Choices
5.1 Managing Cookies via Browser Settings Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can choose to block or delete cookies, but doing so may affect the functionality of our website.
- Instructions for managing cookies: [Browser-specific instructions links]
5.2 Opting Out of Targeted Advertising You can opt out of interest-based advertising served by certain advertising networks through their settings or by visiting websites such as Your Online Choices (for EU users) or the Network Advertising Initiative (for US users).
- Opt-out links: [Network Advertising Initiative], [Your Online Choices]
6. Consent to Use Cookies
By using our website and agreeing to this Cookies Policy, you consent to our use of cookies as described herein. When you first visit our site, you will see a cookie banner requesting your consent to use non-essential cookies.
7. Updates to This Cookies Policy
We may update this Cookies 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 significant changes by updating the “Effective Date” at the top of this policy.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookies Policy, please contact us at:
The COW News
London, UK
Email: support@thecownews.com
By using our services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookies Policy and agree to our use of cookies as described.
