What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better browsing experience by remembering your preferences, analyzing how our site is used, and enabling certain features.
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on The Daily Brief website, the types of cookies we use, and how you can control your cookie preferences.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as setting privacy preferences or filling in forms.
- • Session management cookies
- • Security cookies to prevent fraud
- • Load balancing cookies
- • Cookie consent preferences
Analytics Cookies
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. These cookies help us improve our content and user experience by providing insights into site usage patterns.
- • Google Analytics: Tracks page views, sessions, and user behavior
- • Performance metrics: Page load times and site performance
- • User journey tracking: How users navigate through our site
Advertising Cookies
We use Google AdSense to display relevant advertisements that help support our journalism. These cookies may track your browsing habits to show you more relevant ads.
- • Google AdSense: Serves personalized advertisements
- • Ad targeting: Shows ads based on your interests and browsing history
- • Ad performance: Measures ad effectiveness and engagement
- • Frequency capping: Limits how often you see the same ad
Note: Advertising cookies help us keep our content free by supporting our operations through ad revenue. You can opt out of personalized advertising through your browser settings or Google's Ad Settings.
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and settings.
- • Language preferences
- • Font size and accessibility settings
- • Dark mode preferences
- • Recently viewed articles
Third-Party Services
We work with trusted third-party services that may also set cookies on your device:
How to Manage Cookies
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- • View what cookies are stored on your device
- • Delete existing cookies
- • Block cookies from specific websites
- • Block all cookies (may affect site functionality)
Opt-Out Options
For advertising cookies, you have additional options:
- • Google Ad Settings - Control personalized ads
- • Google Analytics Opt-out - Browser add-on to disable tracking
- • Your Online Choices - Industry opt-out tool
Browser-Specific Instructions
Chrome
Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
Firefox
Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
Safari
Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
Edge
Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data
Mobile Browsers
Access through browser menu > Settings > Privacy
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last modified" date.
We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies and similar technologies.
Questions About Cookies?
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please don't hesitate to contact us.
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