Effective Date: December 2, 2024
At News Tech9, accessible at https://newstech9.com/, we use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve user experience, analyze site traffic, and serve personalized content and advertisements. This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your choices regarding their use.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and activity to provide a more personalized experience. Cookies may store information such as your login status, preferences, or browsing history.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
A. Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the functionality of our website. Without them, certain features may not work as intended.
- Examples: Login sessions, security features.
B. Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how users interact with our website by collecting information about traffic, page views, and navigation patterns.
- Examples: Google Analytics, heatmaps.
C. Functional Cookies
Functional cookies enable the website to remember your preferences, such as language selection or display settings, to enhance your browsing experience.
D. Targeting and Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements relevant to your interests. They also help limit how often you see an ad and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
- Examples: Cookies set by ad networks like Google Ads or Facebook Pixel.
3. Third-Party Cookies
We use third-party services to enhance functionality and provide analytics or advertising services. These providers may place cookies on your device. Examples include:
- Google Analytics: For understanding site traffic and user behavior.
- Social Media Plugins: For sharing content on platforms like Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn.
- Advertising Partners: For serving targeted advertisements based on your interests.
4. Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies for various purposes, including:
- Ensuring the website functions properly.
- Improving user experience by remembering preferences and settings.
- Analyzing site traffic and user interactions to improve our content and services.
- Delivering personalized advertisements and content.
5. Your Choices Regarding Cookies
A. Managing Cookies
You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Common options include:
- Allowing all cookies.
- Blocking all cookies.
- Deleting cookies after each session.
- Notifying you before cookies are placed.
Please note that disabling cookies may impact the functionality and user experience of our website.
B. Opting Out of Targeted Advertising
You can manage your preferences for targeted ads by:
- Visiting Network Advertising Initiative’s opt-out page.
- Adjusting your ad preferences directly on platforms like Google or Facebook.
C. Do Not Track (DNT) Signals
Some browsers support “Do Not Track” features. News Tech9 currently does not respond to DNT signals, but we respect your privacy preferences through the options mentioned above.
6. Cookies We Use
Below is a non-exhaustive list of the cookies we use:
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Expiration |
|---|---|---|---|
| session_cookie | Essential | Maintains user sessions | Session |
| analytics_cookie | Performance | Tracks website usage statistics | 1 Year |
| ad_targeting_cookie | Advertising | Serves personalized ads | 6 Months |
7. Changes to This Cookies Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we make significant changes, we will notify you by updating the “Effective Date” at the top of this page.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Cookies Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us.
Thank you for trusting News Tech9 to provide the latest in technology news. We value your privacy and strive to offer a safe and enjoyable browsing experience.