NewsWaves

Cookie Policy

Last updated: February 21, 2026

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

NewsWaves uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and personalize content and advertisements.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility.

Examples: Session cookies, authentication cookies, load balancing cookies

Duration: Session or up to 1 year

Functional Cookies

These cookies allow us to remember your preferences and choices (such as your username, language, or dark mode preference) to provide a more personalized experience.

Examples: Theme preferences, language settings, remembered login

Duration: Up to 1 year

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve the website's performance and user experience.

Examples: Google Analytics, Mixpanel, page view tracking

Duration: Up to 2 years

Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. They also help limit the number of times you see an advertisement and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

Examples: Google AdSense, Facebook Pixel, retargeting cookies

Duration: Up to 2 years

Third-Party Cookies

We use services from third-party companies that may set their own cookies to provide their services. These include:

  • Google Analytics: To analyze website traffic and user behavior
  • Google AdSense: To display personalized advertisements
  • Social Media Platforms: To enable sharing and social features (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram)
  • Content Delivery Networks (CDNs): To optimize content delivery and performance

These third parties have their own privacy policies and cookie policies. We encourage you to review them.

How to Manage Cookies

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to:

  • Block all cookies
  • Allow only first-party cookies
  • Delete cookies when you close your browser
  • Receive notifications when cookies are being set

Browser-Specific Instructions

  • Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
  • Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
  • Edge: Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Cookies and site permissions

Opt-Out Tools

You can also opt out of certain advertising cookies through these industry tools:

Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable or block cookies, please note that:

  • Some features of the website may not function properly
  • You may need to manually adjust preferences each time you visit
  • Personalized content and recommendations may not be available
  • You may see less relevant advertisements

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business practices. We encourage you to review this page periodically for the latest information.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us: