At Sceptred News, we use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and provide you with personalized content. This Cookie Privacy Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your choices regarding their use.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They help us recognize your device, store your preferences, and improve your overall experience on our site.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following types of cookies on Sceptred News:
a. Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly, such as enabling navigation and access to secure areas. Without these cookies, certain features of our site may not be available.
b. Performance Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our site, such as which pages are most frequently visited. This data helps us improve the performance and usability of our site.
c. Functional Cookies
Functional cookies allow us to remember your preferences and personalize your experience, such as language settings or saved articles.
d. Targeting and Advertising Cookies
These cookies track your browsing habits to deliver relevant advertisements based on your interests. They may also limit the number of times you see an ad.
e. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services we use, such as analytics providers and advertisers. These cookies are governed by the respective third party’s privacy policies.
3. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Recognize you when you return to our site.
- Save your preferences and settings.
- Analyze and improve site performance.
- Deliver personalized content and advertisements.
- Track and measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns.
4. Your Cookie Choices
You have the right to control and manage cookies on our website.
a. Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to refuse, accept, or delete cookies through their settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain features on our site.
b. Cookie Banner
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner allowing you to accept or customize your cookie preferences.
c. Opting Out of Targeted Ads
You can opt out of targeted advertising cookies by visiting the Network Advertising Initiative or Digital Advertising Alliance websites.
5. Third-Party Analytics and Advertising Services
We use third-party services like Google Analytics and advertising networks to understand how users interact with our site and to serve relevant ads. These services may place cookies on your device. For more information, please review the privacy policies of the respective third-party providers.
6. Data Protection
All data collected through cookies is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy. We do not store any personal information in cookies that could directly identify you.
7. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We reserve the right to update this Cookie Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the “Effective Date” will be updated accordingly.