Cookie Policy for KICNews
Effective Date: [March 27, 2025]
At KICNews (https://www.kicnews.com.ng), we use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and improve our services. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your choices regarding their use.
By continuing to browse our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They help websites remember user preferences, improve functionality, and track user behavior for analytics and advertising purposes.
Cookies can be classified as follows:
- Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser.
- Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted.
- First-Party Cookies: Set by KICNews for website functionality and performance.
- Third-Party Cookies: Set by external services such as analytics or advertising providers.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Improve website performance and user experience.
- Remember your preferences (such as login details).
- Analyze traffic patterns and user behavior.
- Enable social media sharing and embedded content.
- Provide targeted advertising based on browsing history.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
a. Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They include:
- Login authentication cookies
- Security cookies to prevent fraud and spam
- Load balancing and session management cookies
b. Functional Cookies
These enhance website usability by remembering your preferences, such as:
- Language settings
- Commenting preferences (e.g., remembering your name and email)
c. Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous data. We use:
- Google Analytics (Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy)
- Other third-party analytics services
d. Advertising & Third-Party Cookies
These cookies track your browsing activity to show relevant ads. Third-party services we use include:
- Google Ads
- Social media tracking pixels (e.g., Facebook Pixel)
4. Embedded Content and Third-Party Cookies
Some pages on KICNews may include embedded content from external websites (e.g., videos, images, or articles). These third-party sites may collect data, use cookies, or track your interaction if you have an account and are logged in.
Third-party services include:
- YouTube
Please refer to their respective privacy policies for more information.
5. Your Cookie Choices
a. Managing Cookies in Your Browser
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings:
- Google Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
- Mozilla Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enable-and-disable-cookies-website-preferences
- Microsoft Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4027947/microsoft-edge-delete-cookies
- Safari: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201265
b. Opting Out of Targeted Advertising
You can opt out of personalized ads through:
- Google Ads Settings: https://adssettings.google.com/
- Network Advertising Initiative (NAI): https://www.networkadvertising.org/choices/
- Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA): https://optout.aboutads.info/
c. Do Not Track (DNT) Signals
Some browsers allow users to enable Do Not Track (DNT) signals. While we respect user privacy, we currently do not respond to DNT requests, as there is no universal standard.
6. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our use of cookies or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on this page with the effective date revised.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
- Email: [Insert Email]
- Phone: [Insert Phone Number]
- Address: [Insert Business Address]
By using KICNews, you acknowledge and agree to our use of cookies in accordance with this policy.