Cookie Notice For The Nation Dispatch
Updated: August 12, 2024
This Cookie Notice (“Notice”) explains how The Nation Dispatch (“we,” “our,” or “us”), along with our partners including advertisers and service providers, use cookies and similar tracking technologies when you interact with our websites, apps, email newsletters, and other online services that link to this Notice (“Services”). This Notice also outlines your choices regarding cookies. It forms part of The Nation Dispatch’s Privacy Policy.
What Are Cookies and How We Use Them
Cookies and other tracking technologies — such as web beacons, pixels, and SDKs (collectively referred to as “Cookies”) — are small data files placed on your computer, smartphone, or device when you visit a website or use an app.
They are used to recognize users across different sessions and websites, helping to enhance your browsing experience, keep you logged in, personalize content, and deliver more relevant advertising.
Cookies may be set directly by the site you are visiting (“first-party cookies”) or by other organizations, such as advertisers or analytics providers (“third-party cookies”).
Third parties may collect and use information as described in this Notice, our Privacy Policy, and according to their own privacy policies.
Types of Cookies We Use
Our Services use different types of cookies, both first-party and third-party, including:
1. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for our Services to function securely and properly. They cannot be switched off through our systems.
While you can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, parts of the site may not work without them.
2. Functional Cookies
Functional cookies enable enhanced features and personalization, such as remembering your preferences or device settings.
Without these cookies, some services or functionalities may not work as intended.
3. Performance Cookies
These cookies help us measure how our Services are being used by collecting information on traffic, usage patterns, and performance.
They allow us to know which pages are popular and how visitors move around the site.
We use services like Google Analytics and others for this purpose.
4. Targeting and Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver more relevant advertising to you.
They track your browsing habits across different websites and may be used by us or third-party advertising partners to build a profile of your interests.
Even if you opt out, you may still see ads, but they may not be tailored to you.
5. Social Media Cookies
Social media cookies are set by social platforms and allow you to share content with your friends or networks.
These platforms may also track your activity across different sites and tailor content or ads to you based on your interactions.
Your Choices
Depending on where you are located, you may have options to manage cookies, such as a “Manage Cookies” tool.
You can also manage cookies manually through the methods below:
Browser Settings
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Instructions for managing cookies in popular browsers are available here:
Each browser and device must be managed separately.
Mobile Devices
Your phone may offer settings to limit ad tracking or to manage cookie behavior:
- iOS: Settings > Privacy > Tracking
- Android: Settings > Google > Ads > Opt out of Ads Personalization
Analytics and Tracking Opt-Out
You can opt-out of analytics cookies used by some of our service providers:
Interest-Based Advertising
You can also opt-out of targeted advertising from participating organizations via:
- Network Advertising Initiative
- Digital Advertising Alliance
- European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance
Additionally, you can adjust ad settings directly with major platforms:
What Happens If You Disable Cookies?
Disabling or removing cookies may affect your experience on our Services.
Some features may not function properly, and you may need to reconfigure settings every time you visit.
Information may still be collected for operational reasons or to honor your cookie preferences.
Changes to This Notice
We may update this Cookie Notice from time to time.
If we make significant changes, we will clearly post updates on this page and adjust the “Updated” date at the top.