What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
How We Use Cookies
The Chronicle uses cookies for several purposes:
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas of the website.
- Session management
- Security features
- Load balancing
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
- Page views and navigation patterns
- Time spent on pages
- Device and browser information
- Geographic location (country/city level)
Preference Cookies
These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, personalized features.
- Language preferences
- Font size settings
- Layout preferences
Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to track visitors across websites to display relevant advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness.
- Ad targeting and retargeting
- Social media integration
- Newsletter subscription tracking
Third-Party Cookies
We use services from third-party companies that may set cookies on your device. These include:
- Google Analytics: For website analytics and traffic analysis
- Social Media Platforms: For social sharing and authentication
- Advertising Networks: For displaying relevant advertisements
- Content Delivery Networks: For faster content delivery
Managing Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences through:
Browser Settings
Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer. Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:
- 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 → Manage and delete cookies
Cookie Consent Tool
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can manage your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer.
Cookie Retention
Different cookies are stored for different periods:
- Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Stored until expiration date or until you delete them
- Essential Cookies: Typically expire after 1 year
- Analytics Cookies: Typically expire after 2 years
Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly. This may affect:
- Login functionality and account access
- Personalized content and recommendations
- Shopping cart and checkout processes
- Analytics and site improvement efforts
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. We will notify you of significant changes by posting a notice on our website.
More Information
For more information about cookies and how they work, visit:
- AllAboutCookies.org
- Your Online Choices (youronlinechoices.eu)
- Network Advertising Initiative (networkadvertising.org)