COOKIE POLICY – NEWSTIMETN
1. INTRODUCTION
This Cookie Policy explains how NewstimeTN (“We”, “Us”, “Our”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit or use our website, mobile site, or related digital platforms (collectively, the “Platform”).
This Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. By continuing to use our Platform, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this Policy, subject to your preferences and applicable law.
2. WHAT ARE COOKIES?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, mobile phone, tablet) when you visit a website. Cookies help websites function properly, remember your preferences, improve performance, and provide insights into user behaviour.
Cookies may be:
Session cookies (deleted when you close your browser), or
Persistent cookies (stored on your device for a defined period).
3. TYPES OF COOKIES WE USE
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation of the Platform and cannot be disabled.
They help with:
Page navigation and site security
Accessing secure areas
Preventing fraudulent activity
Without these cookies, the Platform may not function correctly.
3.2 Analytics & Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how users interact with NewstimeTN.
They allow us to:
Measure traffic and user engagement
Analyse page views, time spent, and error rates
Improve content quality, layout, and performance
Data collected is aggregated and does not directly identify you.
3.3 Functionality Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences and choices to enhance your experience, such as:
Language preferences
Region or location settings
Saved articles or login sessions
Disabling these may affect certain personalised features.
3.4 Advertising & Targeting Cookies
These cookies are used to:
Deliver relevant advertisements
Limit how often you see an ad
Measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns
They may be set by NewstimeTN or third-party advertising partners. These cookies may create audience segments based on browsing behaviour but do not store sensitive personal information.
4. THIRD-PARTY COOKIES
We may allow trusted third parties (such as analytics providers, advertising networks, and social media platforms) to place cookies on your device to provide services on our behalf.
These third parties may collect information about your online activities across different websites. Their use of cookies is governed by their own privacy and cookie policies, not ours.
5. SIMILAR TECHNOLOGIES
In addition to cookies, we may use:
Web beacons / pixels
Tags
SDKs
These technologies serve similar purposes, such as analytics, advertising measurement, and improving platform functionality.
6. YOUR COOKIE CHOICES & CONTROL
You have the right to control how cookies are used:
Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through settings.
Consent Banners / Preference Centres: Where available, you can manage cookie categories.
Advertising Controls: You may opt out of personalised advertising through industry opt-out tools or device settings.
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality and performance of the Platform.
7. LEGAL BASIS FOR USING COOKIES
We use cookies based on:
Your consent, where required
Legitimate interests, such as ensuring platform security and improving services
Legal obligations, where applicable
By continuing to use the Platform without changing your settings, you agree to our use of cookies as described in this Policy.
8. DATA RETENTION
Cookies are retained for varying durations depending on their purpose:
Session cookies expire when you close your browser
Persistent cookies remain until they expire or are deleted by you
9. UPDATES TO THIS COOKIE POLICY
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, or our practices. Updates will be posted on this page, and continued use of the Platform constitutes acceptance.
10. CONTACT US
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy.
