Cookie Policy

Last updated: 2025-10-06

This Cookie Policy explains how newsbrio.net (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on this website (the “Site”). It should be read together with our Privacy Policy.

1) What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. They help websites work, improve performance, remember preferences, and show relevant ads. We also use similar technologies such as local storage, session storage, and pixel tags.

2) Why we use cookies

• Strictly necessary: to provide core features (e.g., CSRF protection, routing, remembering that you’re logged into the admin).
• Preferences: to remember choices such as light/dark theme.
• Performance/Analytics: to understand aggregate usage and improve speed and reliability.
• Advertising: to deliver, limit, and measure ads (including Google AdSense).

3) Types of cookies we set

• Session cookies: temporary cookies deleted when you close your browser (e.g., admin session).
• Persistent cookies: remain for a defined period to remember settings (e.g., theme).
• First-party cookies: set by newsbrio.net.
• Third-party cookies: set by analytics/advertising partners (e.g., Google).

4) Cookies and technologies we may use

• Theme preference: stores your light/dark mode choice in local storage.
• Admin authentication: secure cookies to keep you signed into the dashboard.
• Analytics: privacy-focused analytics to measure visits, pages, referrers, device types, and performance. Where required, we request consent before setting non-essential cookies.
• Advertising (Google AdSense): Google and partners may use cookies and device identifiers to show personalized or contextual ads and to perform fraud prevention and measurement.

5) Google AdSense

newsbrio.net uses Google AdSense. Google may use cookies (e.g., IDE, ANID, NID) and similar technologies to serve ads based on your visits to this and other sites.

• You can manage ad personalization via Google Ads Settings.
• Learn how Google uses data: policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites.
• You may also opt out of interest-based advertising through platforms such as aboutads.info/choices (U.S.) or regional equivalents.

6) Managing cookies

You can control cookies in several ways:

• Browser settings: block or delete cookies, or receive alerts before cookies are set. See help pages for Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, etc.
• Consent tools: where required by law, the Site may present a consent banner for non-essential cookies (analytics/ads). You can update your choices at any time if the banner/tool is shown.
• Ad choices: use Google Ads Settings and industry tools linked above.

Blocking cookies may affect some features (e.g., staying logged into the admin, remembering theme choices).

7) Data retention

Cookie lifetimes vary. Some expire when you close your browser; others may persist for weeks or months unless you delete them. Analytics data is typically aggregated and retained for a limited time to improve the Site.

8) Changes to this Cookie Policy

We may update this policy to reflect changes in technology, regulations, or our practices. The “Last updated” date will be revised. Material changes may be highlighted where appropriate.

9) Contact

For questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, email support@newsbrio.net.