Effective Date: 07/11/2025
Website: https://snipenews.com
Publisher: Snipe News
Contact Email: contact@snipenews.com
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Snipe News (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit https://snipenews.com (the “Website”).
This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
By continuing to use our Website, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this policy, subject to your preferences.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website.
They help websites:
- Function properly
- Remember user preferences
- Analyse performance
- Deliver personalised advertising
Cookies do not typically contain personally identifiable information, but they may be linked to personal data we store about you.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following categories of cookies:
A. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation of the Website.
They enable:
- Page navigation
- Secure access
- Load balancing
- Fraud prevention
Without these cookies, certain features may not function properly.
Legal Basis: Legitimate interest.
B. Performance & Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use the Website by collecting anonymised information such as:
- Pages visited
- Time spent on pages
- Traffic sources
- Bounce rate
- Device and browser type
We may use tools such as:
- Google Analytics
- Hosting analytics
- Performance monitoring services
Legal Basis: Consent (where required under UK/EU law).
C. Functional Cookies
These cookies remember:
- Language preferences
- Location preferences
- Display settings
- User customisations
They enhance user experience but are not strictly necessary.
Legal Basis: Consent.
D. Advertising & Targeting Cookies
We display third-party advertisements to support our journalism.
Advertising partners may use cookies to:
- Deliver relevant ads
- Track ad performance
- Measure conversions
- Prevent repeated ads
- Profile browsing behaviour
Advertising networks may include:
- Google AdSense
- Adsterra
- Ezoic
- Media.net
- MGID
- Other demand partners
These cookies may collect:
- IP address
- Device identifiers
- Browser information
- Interaction data
- Cross-site browsing behaviour
Legal Basis: Consent.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party providers.
We do not control these cookies.
Third parties may process data under their own privacy policies.
We recommend reviewing:
- Google Privacy Policy
- Adsterra Privacy Policy
- Ezoic Privacy Policy
- Media.net Privacy Policy
5. How Long Cookies Are Stored
Cookies may be:
Session Cookies
Deleted when you close your browser.
Persistent Cookies
Stored for a fixed period or until manually deleted.
Retention periods vary depending on the provider.
6. Managing Cookie Preferences
You have the right to:
- Accept cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Withdraw consent at any time
You can manage preferences via:
- Our cookie consent banner
- Browser settings
- Third-party opt-out tools
Browser Controls
Most browsers allow you to:
- Delete cookies
- Block cookies
- Receive alerts before storing cookies
Please note that blocking cookies may impact website functionality.
7. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers send “Do Not Track” (DNT) signals.
Currently, our Website does not respond to DNT signals but users can manage cookies via consent settings.
8. International Data Transfers
Advertising and analytics providers may transfer data outside the UK or EU.
Where applicable, safeguards such as:
- Standard Contractual Clauses
- Adequacy decisions
are implemented.
9. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this policy from time to time.
Updates will be published on this page with a revised effective date.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions regarding this Cookie Policy:
Snipe News
Website: https://snipenews.com
Email: contact@snipenews.com
