What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that a website places on your device when you visit. They allow the site to remember your actions and preferences over a period of time, so you don’t have to re-enter them each time you return or move between pages. Most modern websites, including NewsGB, rely on cookies to function smoothly and to understand how visitors use their content.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for a number of purposes. The main categories are set out below:
- Essential — cookies that are necessary for the website to operate, such as those enabling navigation, page loading and secure areas. Without these the site will not work properly.
- Performance and analytics — cookies that help us measure how readers find and use our pages, so we can improve layout, speed and content.
- Functional — cookies that remember choices you make, such as your region or display preferences, to give you a more tailored experience.
- Third-party — cookies set by external services we use, for example embedded video, social media tools or advertising partners.
Managing Your Cookies
You are in control of the cookies stored on your device. Most browsers let you view, block or delete cookies through their settings menu, and you can usually choose to be warned before a cookie is saved. Please bear in mind that disabling certain cookies may affect how parts of NewsGB behave, and some features may become unavailable as a result.
Updates to This Policy
We may revise this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, our practices or the law. Our use of cookies is handled in line with the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018, and any updates will be posted on this page with a revised date. We encourage you to check back periodically so you stay informed about how we use cookies.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or how we look after your data, you can reach us via the Contact page. For fuller detail on the personal information we collect and process, please read our Privacy Policy.