Effective Date: April 6, 2025
Jurisdiction: State of Michigan, USA
This Cookie Policy explains how Cave News Times uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website at https://cavenewstimes.com. It explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control their use.
1. 🔍 What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help us improve site functionality, track usage, remember preferences, and display relevant ads.
Cookies can be:
- First-party cookies: Set by the site you’re visiting (us)
- Third-party cookies: Set by outside services (e.g., Google, WordAds)
2. 💡 Why We Use Cookies
Cave News Times uses cookies for several key reasons:
| Type | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Essential Cookies | Ensure basic functions like page navigation and security |
| Performance Cookies | Measure site speed and improve load times |
| Analytics Cookies | Help us understand visitor behavior (e.g., Google Analytics, Jetpack) |
| Advertising Cookies | Enable personalized ads through services like WordAds |
3. 🧰 Cookies in Use
We use (but are not limited to) the following services that may place cookies:
- Google Analytics
Tracks page views, clicks, and time on site
Privacy Policy - Jetpack (by Automattic)
Site performance & security tools
Jetpack Privacy - LiteSpeed Cache
Helps improve page speed with smart caching - WordAds (by Automattic)
Displays personalized and contextual ads
WordAds Privacy Info
4. ⚙️ Managing Cookies
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time using:
🔧 Your Browser Settings:
- Clear existing cookies
- Block or allow cookies
- Enable “Do Not Track” (DNT) setting
- Use incognito/private mode
⚠️ Blocking certain cookies may impact website functionality.
5. ❌ Opting Out of Personalized Ads
You can also opt out of interest-based advertising using:
- DAA WebChoices Tool
- Your browser’s cookie controls
- The cookie banner on our site
See our DAA Opt-Out page for more details.
6. 🛡️ Data & Privacy
To learn more about how we collect, use, and protect your data, please visit our Privacy Policy.
7. 🔁 Policy Updates
We may update this Cookie Policy occasionally to reflect changes in our technology or legal obligations. Updates will be posted with a revised Effective Date.
📬 Contact
For questions or concerns about cookies or privacy:
- Support: support@cavenewstimes.com
- General Inquiries: admin@cavenewstimes.com
