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Cookie Policy

Last updated: April 24, 2026

DailyNewsWatch uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, analyse site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. This policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.

What Are Cookies?

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

Cookies can be "persistent" (remaining on your device until deleted or expired) or "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser). We use both types on DailyNewsWatch.

Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary

Always Active

These cookies are essential for the website to function. They enable core features such as security, authentication, and session management. You cannot opt out of these cookies.

Cookie name	Purpose	Duration
dnw_session	Maintains your login session	Session
dnw_csrf_token	Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks	Session
dnw_refresh_token	Keeps you logged in between visits	30 days

Analytics & Performance

Optional

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with DailyNewsWatch by collecting information anonymously. We use Google Analytics to count page views, understand traffic sources, and improve our content.

Cookie name	Purpose	Duration
_ga	Google Analytics — distinguishes unique users	2 years
_ga_*	Google Analytics — stores session state	2 years
_gid	Google Analytics — distinguishes users (24h window)	24 hours

Functional

Optional

Functional cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your theme preference (light/dark mode), language, and other UI settings.

Cookie name	Purpose	Duration
dnw_theme	Remembers your light/dark mode preference	1 year
dnw_locale	Stores your language/region preference	1 year

Marketing & Advertising

Optional

These cookies may be set by our advertising partners. They track your browsing habits across websites to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements. We currently use minimal advertising cookies and will update this section if our practices change.

Cookie name	Purpose	Duration
_fbp	Facebook Pixel — tracks conversions and ad performance	3 months
IDE	Google DoubleClick — used for targeted advertising	1 year

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Browser settings

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. However, blocking all cookies may impact site functionality. Browser cookie controls differ — refer to your browser's help documentation:

Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
Edge: Settings → Privacy, Search, and Services → Cookies

Google Analytics opt-out

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on available from Google.

Do Not Track

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals websites not to track your activity. DailyNewsWatch currently does not respond to DNT signals, but we will update this policy if our practices change.

Third-Party Cookies

Some pages on DailyNewsWatch may include content or features from third-party services such as embedded videos, social sharing buttons, or payment forms. These third parties may set their own cookies. We do not control these cookies and recommend reviewing the privacy policies of those third parties:

Google (Analytics, YouTube embeds)
Stripe (payment processing)
Facebook / Meta (social plugins)
Twitter / X (social sharing)

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. We encourage you to check this page periodically.

Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at privacy@dailynewswatch.com.