Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 1, 2024

This Cookie Policy explains how NewsDeFi ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website newsedefi.com (the "Service").

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several purposes:

• Essential Cookies: These are necessary for our website to function properly
• Analytics Cookies: These help us understand how visitors interact with our website
• Advertising Cookies: These are used to deliver relevant advertisements to you
• Preference Cookies: These remember your preferences and settings

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary for the operation of our website. They enable basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

Google Analytics Cookies

We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and user behavior. These cookies collect information about:

• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• How you arrived at our website
• Your approximate geographic location
• Device and browser information

Google AdSense Cookies

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. These cookies:

• Enable us to serve relevant ads based on your interests
• Measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns
• Prevent the same ad from being shown too many times
• Help us understand ad performance

Third-Party Cookies

We may also use third-party services that set their own cookies:

Google Services

• Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance monitoring
• Google AdSense: For displaying relevant advertisements
• Google Fonts: For website typography

Cookie Consent

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can choose to:

• Accept All: Allow all cookies including analytics and advertising
• Manage Preferences: Choose which types of cookies to allow
• Essential Only: Only allow essential cookies for website functionality

Managing Cookies

Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

• Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
• Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions

Opt-Out Options

For specific services, you can opt out directly:

• Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on (available from Google)
• Google Ads: Google Ads Settings (available in your Google account)
• Interest-based ads: Your Online Choices (industry opt-out platform)

Cookie Retention

Different cookies have different retention periods:

• Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period (typically 30 days to 2 years)
• Analytics Cookies: Usually retained for 26 months
• Advertising Cookies: Typically retained for 30 days to 1 year

Cookie Categories in Detail

Strictly Necessary Cookies

Updates to This Cookie 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. When we make material changes, we will notify you by updating the date at the top of this policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding cookies:

• The right to withdraw consent for non-essential cookies
• The right to access information about cookies we use
• The right to object to certain types of cookie processing
• The right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

This Cookie Policy is part of our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.