Last Updated: December 2024
INTRODUCTION
Hello and welcome! This document discusses how SynapsNews uses cookies and respects your privacy.
WHAT ARE COOKIES?
Cookies are files that a website puts on your computer. These files remember you so it helps the website to remember aspects about you.
TYPES OF COOKIES THAT ARE IN USE:
a) Essential Cookies
* These cookies are essential for the functionality of the website to perform at a basic level.
* They allow you to move around the site and stay secure.
* As these cookies are used for basic functionality, they may not be disabled.
b) Performance Cookies
* These show us how our website is working, for analysis and tracking.
* They demonstrate how well the site works, so we can improve the user experience.
* This data is always collected anonymously.
c) Functional Cookies
* Used for remembering what you like.
* The settings used are language, font sizes, and so on.
*Help give you a personal and tailored experience.
d) Targeting/Advertising Cookies
* Allow us to track your activity across different websites.
* Used to show ads you might like.
* In general, third-party advertisers control these cookies.
COOKIE CATEGORIES - What Kinds of Cookies Are There?
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Session Cookies: These only exist while you are using the website.
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Persistent Cookies: These stay for a set time.
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First-party Cookies: SynapsNews creates and manages these.
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Third-party Cookies: These are set up by other sites.
WE USE COOKIES TO HELP WITH:
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Login and Authentication.
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Personalize the user experience.
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To help analyze website issues and improve user experience.
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Track advertising campaigns, and show ads that are appropriate for you.
COOKIES FROM OTHER SERVICES
We may be using services such as:
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Google Analytics
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Advertising Networks
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Social Media Platforms
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Performance Monitoring Services
YOUR POWER - How to Manage Cookies
These can be managed through:
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Browser settings: All modern browsers allow you to adjust cookie settings.
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Cookie consent tools: Manage your preferences here on the website. (If they are available)
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Third-party privacy extensions: These browser addons can help to prevent cookie usage.
COOKIE CONSENT
By continuing to use SynapsNews.com, you consent to the use of cookies.