This cookie policy explains what cookies are, how VPNews Ltd ("we", "us", "our") uses them on our website at vpnews.co.uk (the "Site"), and how you can manage your cookie preferences. This policy complies with the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR) and the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer, tablet, or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give information to the site owners. Cookies can be "persistent" (remaining on your device until they expire or are deleted) or "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser).
2. Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the Site to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, session management, and accessibility. Under PECR, these cookies do not require your consent as they are essential for the service you have requested.
3. Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Site by collecting and reporting information. They help us improve the Site's performance and content. These cookies require your consent under PECR.
If you have chosen "Essential Only" in our cookie banner, analytics cookies will not be set.
4. Preference Cookies
These cookies remember your settings and preferences to enhance your experience on future visits. These cookies require your consent under PECR.
5. Marketing Cookies
We do not currently use marketing or advertising cookies on the Site. If this changes in future, we will update this policy and seek your explicit consent before setting any marketing cookies.
6. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our Site are set by third-party services. These include:
We do not control third-party cookies. We encourage you to review the privacy and cookie policies of these third-party services.
7. How to Manage Cookies
You can manage your cookie preferences in the following ways:
Cookie consent banner: When you first visit the Site, you can choose to accept all cookies or allow essential cookies only. To change your preference, clear your browser's localStorage for this site or delete your cookies and revisit the Site.
Browser settings: You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Instructions for common browsers:
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Site. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for the Site to operate.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this cookie policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
9. Cookie Consent
Under PECR, we are required to obtain your consent before setting non-essential cookies. Our cookie consent banner allows you to:
Your preference is stored locally in your browser. You can change your preference at any time by clearing your browser data for this site and revisiting.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact:
