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Cookie Policy
Effective Date: 04/06/2025
Last Updated: 04/06/2025
At The African Chronicle, we believe in being open and transparent about how we use cookies and similar technologies on our website. This Cookie Policy is here to help you understand what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can control them.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that get stored on your device (like your phone or computer) when you visit a website. They help websites remember who you are and how you interact with the site—for example, whether you’re logged in, what you’ve read, or what settings you prefer.
In short: cookies help improve your browsing experience.
Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies for three main reasons:
- To make our website work properly – Some cookies are essential to make sure features like login or article access work the way they should.
- To understand how people use our site – So we can make it better.
- To personalise your experience – Like remembering your preferences, or showing the right content.
The Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)
These cookies are needed for our site to work. Without them, you wouldn’t be able to log in or access subscriber-only content.
Example:
session_id– Keeps you logged in as you navigate through the site.
Analytics & Performance Cookies
These help us understand how people use our website so we can improve it. They don’t tell us who you are—they just show us general trends, like what articles are most read.
Examples:
_ga,_gid– Google Analytics cookies to track website traffic.
Functional Cookies
These remember your preferences, like text size or your location. They help tailor the website to you.
Third-Party Cookies
These are placed by other platforms, such as social media or embedded videos, to help integrate content or track interactions.
Examples:
- Facebook or Twitter cookies that help with social sharing
- YouTube cookies for video playback
- Google cookies if you use search or translation tools
We don’t control these cookies directly—please check their own policies for more info.
How We Ask for Your Consent
When you first visit The African Chronicle, you’ll see a cookie banner asking if you’re okay with us using cookies.
- Click “Accept” to consent.
- If you keep browsing without changing your settings, that counts as implied consent.
- You can always change your mind later (we show you how below ).
How You Can Control Cookies
You’re in charge. You can:
- Delete cookies stored on your device
- Block future cookies via your browser settings
- Choose which cookies to allow or reject
Here’s how to manage cookies in popular browsers:
Just a heads-up: blocking certain cookies might mean some parts of our website won’t work properly.
Do We Sell Cookie Data?
Absolutely not.
We never sell your data or pass it on for advertising purposes.
Cookies on Each Device
Cookies are saved per device. So if you use multiple devices (like a phone and a laptop), you’ll need to manage your cookie settings on each one.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy occasionally to reflect changes to the law, our technology, or our website. Whenever we do, we’ll update the date at the top of this page.
Got Questions?
If you have any questions or concerns about cookies or your data privacy, feel free to get in touch:
Thank you for trusting The African Chronicle. We’re committed to giving you a safe, secure, and transparent online experience.