Cookie Policy
Last updated: September 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit our website. They help the website remember your preferences, keep you signed in, analyze site performance, and serve relevant advertisements.
2. Categories of Cookies We Use
Essential & Functional Cookies
- Authentication and session continuity for protected features and user accounts
- User interface preferences (dark/light theme, layout choices)
- Cookie consent preference tracking
Analytics & Performance Cookies
- Measure readership metrics, traffic sources, and reading engagement
- Operated via Google Analytics with anonymized IP addresses
Advertising & Targeting Cookies (Google AdSense)
- Used by Google and third-party advertising partners to serve relevant advertisements based on your prior visits to this website and other websites across the web.
- Enable ad frequency capping, aggregated ad reporting, and combat fraud and abuse.
- To learn how Google uses data from advertising cookies, visit Google's Partner Technologies Policy.
3. Managing Your Cookie & Ad Preferences
You have multiple ways to control and manage the cookies placed on your device:
- On-Site Consent: You can modify your analytics and optional cookie choices at any time by clicking Cookie Settings in our website footer.
- Google Ad Settings: You can personalize or opt out of targeted Google advertisements by visiting Google Ads Settings.
- Industry Opt-Outs: You can opt out of interest-based ads served by participating ad networks via the Digital Advertising Alliance (US), European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance (EU), or the Network Advertising Initiative.
- Browser Settings: Most modern web browsers allow you to block third-party cookies or clear cookies when you close your browser.
4. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or ad technologies, contact our privacy team at privacy@hotpotnews.com.