Cookie Policy
Effective Date: January 1, 2024
Last Updated: January 1, 2024
Welcome to west-virginia-news! We are committed to providing you with a transparent and secure experience on our website. To ensure clarity about how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies, this Cookie Policy outlines the types of cookies we use, how you can manage them, and your rights regarding data protection.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites function effectively, efficiently, and in some cases, enhance the user experience. Cookies perform various tasks, such as remembering your preferences, counting visits, and enabling features that improve your browsing experience.
Types of Cookies Used on Our Website
Our website uses different types of cookies for various purposes:
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Necessary Cookies: These are essential for the operation of our website and enable you to navigate the site and use its features. Without these cookies, services like session management cannot function correctly.
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Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors use a website, such as which pages they go to most often and if they receive error messages from web pages. These cookies do not collect personally identifiable information and are only used to improve the performance of the user experience on our site.
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Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow the website to remember your choices (such as your username or region) to provide a more personalized experience. They can also be used to remember settings you’ve applied, so you don’t have to re-enter them each time you visit.
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Targeting/Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver content that is more relevant to you and your interests. They may be used to deliver ads tailored to your preferences, both within and beyond our site.
Managing or Deleting Cookies
If you wish to manage, delete, or control the use of cookies on this website, you have several options available:
- You can disable non-essential cookies in your browser settings or preferences menu. This may, however, limit your use of certain functions on our website.
- Most browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer.
- For instructions on how to manage and delete cookies, visit aboutcookies.org.
Third-Party Cookies
We also use third-party cookies provided by our partners, including analytic services like Google Analytics, which help us understand your interactions with our site and improve the user experience. These third parties may use a combination of first-party and third-party cookies to achieve their purposes. You can learn more about how these partners collect and use data by visiting their privacy policies.
Consent and Control
We ask for your consent to place certain types of cookies on your device, except for necessary cookies, which are essential for the operation of our website. You can provide, withdraw, or modify your consent at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link available on our website.
Your Rights and Contact Information
Under GDPR, ePrivacy Directive, CCPA, and UK GDPR, you have certain rights with respect to the data we process about you. This includes the right to request access to your personal data, obtain a copy of your personal data, and freely give, withdraw, or modify your consent at any time.
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to our Cookie Policy or how we process your personal data, please contact our Data Protection Officer at:
Data Protection Officer
west-virginia-news
Scoopsniper Media Ltd.
[email protected]
We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that you have control over your personal data. We will update this Cookie Policy as required to stay compliant with applicable laws and regulations, and we encourage you to review it periodically.
By continuing to use our website after these changes are posted, you agree to the updated terms. Please exit this page if you do not accept these changes.