Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored in your browser that help websites remember preferences and understand how visitors use pages.

2. Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

• Authentication and session continuity for admin/login-protected features
• Theme and UI preference persistence

Analytics Cookies (Optional)

• Used only when you accept analytics in the cookie banner
• Help us understand page performance and usage patterns

3. Consent Choices

You can accept or decline optional analytics cookies from the consent banner. If declined, analytics storage remains disabled.

You can reopen cookie settings anytime from the footer link named Cookie Settings.

4. How to Control Cookies in Your Browser

Most browsers let you block or delete cookies in settings. Disabling essential cookies may impact site functionality.

5. Contact

For questions about this Cookie Policy, email privacy@hotpotnews.com.