How We Use Cookies

Introduction

At The Daily Pulse, we respect your privacy and are committed to transparency about how we collect and use information. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, the types of cookies we deploy, and how you can control or delete them while visiting our website.

By continuing to browse our site, you agree to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy. For questions, please review our full Privacy Policy or contact our data protection team.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, understand how you interact with content, and improve overall user experience. Cookies do not contain personal information like your name, address, or email unless you explicitly provide it through a form or account registration.

How We Use Cookies

The Daily Pulse uses cookies for several purposes, including:

• Essential Operations: Keeping your session secure, remembering content you've added to a queue, and maintaining basic site functionality.
• Analytics & Performance: Understanding how visitors interact with our articles, tracking page load times, and identifying technical issues.
• Personalization: Remembering your reading preferences, theme selections (light/dark mode), and location-based news suggestions.
• Content & Advertising: Delivering relevant news updates and, where applicable, displaying tailored advertising that supports our journalism.

We never sell your personal data. All cookie usage aligns with applicable privacy regulations, including GDPR, CCPA, and other regional frameworks.

Cookie Types & Purposes

Below is a breakdown of the categories of cookies we use on The Daily Pulse website:

For a complete list of specific cookie names, domains, and exact purposes, you can view our Full Cookie Inventory or use your browser's developer tools to inspect stored cookies.

Managing Your Preferences

You have full control over how cookies are used on your device. When you first visit The Daily Pulse, you'll see a cookie consent banner allowing you to accept, reject, or customize settings.

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings menu. You can:

• View and delete existing cookies
• Block third-party cookies
• Set your browser to reject all cookies
• Clear cookies automatically when closing the browser

Cookie Management Tools

You can also manage preferences at any time via:

• The Cookie Preferences link in our website footer
• Browser extensions like Ghostery or uBlock Origin
• Opt-out platforms: Digital Advertising Alliance | DAA Canada

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by trusted third-party service providers that help us analyze traffic, deliver content, and operate our platform securely. These partners are contractually obligated to process data only for specified purposes and must comply with applicable privacy laws.

Common third-party services we may use include:

• Analytics: Google Analytics, Matomo, Hotjar
• Content Delivery: Cloudflare, Akamai
• Social Integration: Facebook, Twitter/X, LinkedIn sharing widgets
• Advertising (if enabled): Google AdSense, Mediavine

These services may collect browsing data across websites. We encourage you to review their respective privacy policies for detailed information on their data practices and opt-out mechanisms.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our business practices. When significant changes occur, we will:

1. Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
2. Display a notice on our homepage or send an email to registered users
3. Require renewed consent if new cookie categories are introduced

We encourage you to review this page regularly to stay informed about how we use cookies.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy, how we handle your data, or wish to request deletion of cookie-related information, please contact our Data Protection Officer:

We aim to respond to all inquiries within 5 business days.