Cookies Policy for Alitoday.com
Welcome to https://www.alitoday.com/ (the “Site”), operated by Alitoday Media Network (“Alitoday”, “we”, “us”, or “our”). This Cookies Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our Site and Services, including the delivery of international news, articles, multimedia content, and other specialized services. By accessing or using the Site, you agree to the use of cookies as described in this policy. If you do not agree, you can adjust your browser settings to disable cookies, but this may affect your experience on the Site.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, analyze usage, and provide personalized content. Other similar technologies, such as web beacons, pixels, or local storage, may also be used for similar purposes.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Enhance Functionality: Ensure the Site works correctly, such as remembering your login details or preferences.
- Personalize Your Experience: Deliver tailored content, such as news articles or recommendations based on your interests.
- Analyze Performance: Understand how users interact with the Site to improve its design, content, and functionality.
- Advertising: Display relevant advertisements on our Site or third-party platforms and measure their effectiveness.
- Security: Protect your account and detect fraudulent activities.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following types of cookies:
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for the Site to function properly, such as enabling navigation, accessing secure areas, and remembering your session. These cannot be disabled as they are critical to the Site’s operation.
- Example: Session cookies that maintain your login status.
- Performance Cookies: Collect anonymous data about how you use the Site, such as pages visited or time spent. This helps us improve the Site’s performance.
- Example: Analytics cookies that track user behavior without identifying you.
- Functional Cookies: Enable enhanced features, such as remembering your preferences (e.g., language or region) or saving articles for later.
- Example: Cookies that store your display settings.
- Advertising Cookies: Deliver personalized ads and measure their performance. These may be set by us or third-party advertising partners.
- Example: Cookies that track your interests to show relevant ads.
- Third-Party Cookies: Set by third parties, such as analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics) or social media platforms, to track usage or enable features like sharing content.
- Example: Social media cookies for sharing articles on platforms like Twitter or Facebook.
4. How Long Do Cookies Last?
Cookies may be:
- Session Cookies: Temporary and deleted when you close your browser.
- Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period (e.g., days, months, or years) or until you delete them.
5. Third-Party Cookies and Tracking
We work with trusted third parties, such as analytics providers, advertising networks, and social media platforms, who may place cookies on your device. These cookies help us:
- Analyze Site traffic and user behavior (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Deliver targeted ads (e.g., ad networks).
- Enable social media sharing and interaction (e.g., Facebook, Twitter).
We do not control these third-party cookies, and their use is governed by the respective third parties’ privacy policies. You can manage these cookies through your browser settings or the third parties’ opt-out mechanisms.
6. Your Choices Regarding Cookies
You can control how cookies are used:
- Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Visit your browser’s help section for instructions. Note that disabling essential cookies may impair the Site’s functionality.
- Cookie Consent Banner: Upon visiting the Site, you may see a cookie consent banner allowing you to accept or customize cookie preferences (except for essential cookies).
- Opt-Out Tools: For advertising cookies, you can opt out via tools like the Digital Advertising Alliance (http://www.aboutads.info/choices/) or the Network Advertising Initiative (http://www.networkadvertising.org/choices/).
- Do Not Track: Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” feature. We currently do not respond to these signals, as there is no universal standard for their implementation.
7. Cookies and Personal Data
Some cookies may collect personal data, such as your IP address or browsing behavior, to provide personalized Services. Our use of this data is governed by our Privacy Policy, available on the Site. We comply with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for users in the European Union and other relevant regulations.
8. Updates to This Cookies Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. The updated policy will be posted on the Site with the “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the Site after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
Email: contact@alitoday.com
Grievance Officer: grievance@alitoday.com
10. Additional Information
For more details on how we handle your personal data, please review our Privacy Policy. If you are in a region with specific data protection laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA), you may have additional rights, such as requesting access to or deletion of your data. Contact us at contact@alitoday.com to exercise these rights.
By using Alitoday.com, you acknowledge and agree to this Cookies Policy. Thank you for trusting us to deliver your global news and insights.