Cookie Policy
How we use cookies and similar technologies
Cookie Policy
Effective Date: February 26, 2026 Last Updated: February 26, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Breaking News Negros Oriental (https://breakingnewsnegor.com), operated by Breaking News-Negros-Oriental News Agency Services, uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and supply information to website owners.
- First-party cookies are set by the website you are visiting (breakingnewsnegor.com).
- Third-party cookies are set by a domain other than the one you are visiting (e.g., Google).
- Session cookies expire when you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them.
Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Ensure the proper functioning of our website (e.g., maintaining user sessions and login state).
- Remember your preferences, such as theme selection and language.
- Analyze how our website is used so we can improve performance and content.
- Serve relevant advertisements to support our journalism through advertising revenue.
- Record and honor your cookie consent preferences.
Categories of Cookies We Use
1. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the basic operation of our website. Without them, the website cannot function properly. They do not require your consent under applicable law.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
kn_session |
Maintains your authenticated user session | Session |
kn_consent |
Stores your cookie consent preferences and policy version | 1 year |
2. Functional Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make to provide enhanced and personalized features.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
kn_theme |
Remembers your selected theme (light/dark) | 1 year |
3. Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect aggregated, anonymous information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often and whether users receive error messages. This data helps us improve the website experience.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga |
Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated number | 2 years |
_ga_* |
Google Analytics | Used to persist session state | 2 years |
We use Google Analytics with IP anonymization enabled. For more information, see How Google uses data when you use our partners' sites.
You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
4. Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used by our advertising partners to serve advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. They may also be used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Various | Google AdSense | Serves personalized or non-personalized advertisements based on your browsing history and interests | Varies |
__gads |
Google AdSense | Measures ad interactions and prevents the same ads from being shown too many times | 13 months |
__gpi |
Google AdSense | Used to store and track ad personalization settings | 13 months |
NID |
Stores visitor preferences and information used to customize Google ad pages | 6 months |
Google AdSense and its partners use cookies and web beacons to collect information to serve ads on our website. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the internet.
For more information about Google's advertising practices, please visit:
- Google Advertising Privacy & Terms
- Google Ads Settings (to manage your ad preferences)
- Network Advertising Initiative Opt-Out (to opt out of participating ad networks)
How to Control Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies.
Our Consent Manager
When you first visit our website, a cookie consent banner will appear, allowing you to accept or customize your cookie preferences. You can change your preferences at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the site, which will trigger the consent banner again.
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:
- View what cookies are stored on your device and delete them individually.
- Block third-party cookies.
- Block cookies from specific sites.
- Block all cookies.
- Delete all cookies when you close your browser.
Please note that if you choose to block all cookies (including strictly necessary cookies), you may not be able to access certain parts of our website or use certain features.
Here are links to cookie settings for common browsers:
Do Not Track
Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) signal. Our website does not currently respond to DNT signals. However, you can manage your preferences through the cookie controls described above.
Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use, our practices, or for legal and regulatory reasons. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page indicates when this policy was last revised. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Email: breakingnewsnegrosoriental@gmail.com Website: https://breakingnewsnegor.com/contact