Cookie Policy
Understanding how and why we use cookies on our website
Last Updated: June 1, 2023
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to the website owners.
Cookies help websites remember information about your visit, such as your preferred language and settings. This makes your next visit easier and the site more useful to you. Cookies play an important role in improving the user experience across the web.
There are different types of cookies:
- Session cookies - These are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. They enable websites to recognize you as you navigate between pages.
- Persistent cookies - These cookies stay on your device until they expire or are deleted. They help websites remember you for future visits and enable customized experiences.
- First-party cookies - These are cookies set by the website you're visiting.
- Third-party cookies - These are cookies set by a domain other than the one you're visiting, often for advertising and tracking purposes across different websites.
How We Use Cookies
At US Chinese News, we use cookies for a variety of purposes to enhance your experience on our website:
Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, secure areas access, and remembering your login session. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
Examples of necessary cookies we use:
- Session cookies for user authentication
- Security cookies that help detect and prevent fraud
- Load balancing cookies that distribute traffic to make the website responsive
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
Examples of functional cookies we use:
- Language preference cookies
- Region or country preference cookies
- Accessibility feature cookies
- Font size and display preference cookies
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. They allow us to track metrics such as number of visitors, traffic sources, and which pages are most popular.
Examples of analytics cookies we use:
- Google Analytics cookies to track user behavior
- Performance monitoring cookies to ensure website speed and reliability
- Heatmap and session recording cookies to understand user interactions
Marketing Cookies
These cookies track your browsing habits to enable us to show advertising which is more likely to be of interest to you. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
Examples of marketing cookies we use:
- Retargeting cookies to show relevant advertisements
- Social media sharing cookies
- Partner advertisement cookies
- Conversion tracking cookies
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences in the following ways:
Through Our Cookie Manager
When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie banner that allows you to accept all cookies or customize your preferences. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking on the "Cookie Preferences" link in the footer of our website.
Through Your Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. These settings are typically found in the "options" or "preferences" menu of your browser.
Here's how to manage cookies in common browsers:
- Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data
Please note that restricting cookies may impact your experience on our website, as some features may not function properly.
Third-Party Tools
You can also use various online tools and resources to manage cookies and protect your privacy:
- Your Online Choices - For managing behavioral advertising cookies
- Network Advertising Initiative - For opting out of targeted advertising
- Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on - For disabling Google Analytics tracking
Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following types of cookies on our website:
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session Cookie | Maintains your session and login status | Session (until browser closes) | US Chinese News |
| Preference Cookie | Remembers your language and region preferences | 1 year | US Chinese News |
| CSRF Token | Prevents cross-site request forgery attacks | Session | US Chinese News |
| _ga, _gid | Used to distinguish users in Google Analytics | 2 years, 24 hours | |
| _fbp | Used by Facebook for advertising purposes | 3 months | |
| _ym_uid, _ym_d | Used by Yandex Metrica for analytics | 1 year | Yandex |
| cookiesAccepted | Records your cookie consent preferences | 1 year | US Chinese News |
| recentSearches | Stores your recent searches for convenience | 30 days | US Chinese News |
| viewedArticles | Tracks which articles you've read for recommendations | 30 days | US Chinese News |
| userSettings | Stores your display and interface preferences | 1 year | US Chinese News |
This list is not exhaustive and may be updated as we improve our website or add new features.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our business practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
If we make significant changes to this policy that affect your rights or how we use your data, we will provide a more prominent notice, such as an email notification or a banner on our website.
We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies and related technologies.
This Cookie Policy was last updated on June 1, 2023.
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Contact Us About Cookies
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
- Email: privacy@usnews.com
- Phone: +1 (212) 555-0123
- Address: 123 News Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10001, USA
Our Data Protection Officer can be reached at dpo@usnews.com.
For more information about how we protect your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.