Introduction This website uses cookies. We utilize cookies to analyze our traffic, provide social media features, and personalize content and advertisements. Additionally, we share information about your use of our website with our social media, advertising, and analytics partners. These partners may combine this data with other information you've provided to them or that they've collected from your use of their services.
Types of Cookies
First-Party Cookies These cookies are set by our website while you are using it.
Third-Party Cookies These cookies are set by entities that are not associated with our website. For instance, some web pages may contain content from or links to other sites that set their own cookies. Also, the service used to share a link from our website may place a cookie in your browser.
Usage of Cookies
How We Use Cookies We employ cookies in various ways to enhance your experience on our website, including:
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies These are indispensable for providing the services you request and cannot be disabled through the "Privacy Settings" menu. Blocking these cookies will disable essential functions.
Performance Cookies These track how often you visit our website and how you interact with it. This data helps us understand usage patterns and engagement, allowing us to improve your experience.
Functionality Cookies These identify you and save your preferences or settings for future visits, ensuring a personalized experience. For example, they direct you to the appropriate homepage for your geographic location.
Advertising Cookies These collect information about your visit, such as viewed content, followed links, and your browser and device specifications. This data is used to optimize the delivery of relevant ads.
Cookie Duration
Session Cookies These are valid only for the duration of your online session and expire once you close your browser.
Persistent Cookies These remain on your device for a predefined period after you close your browser, not exceeding 13 months, and are used to save your preferences for future visits.
Advertising and Cookies
Why We Use Cookies for Advertising Advertising has partly funded our journalism since our inception. While reader contributions are increasingly significant, ads continue to support our content. Cookies enable us to provide essential services without compromising our editorial independence or principles.
How Advertising Cookies Are Used With your consent, we place cookies on your device while you browse. Certain cookies allow us to display ads relevant to your interests based on the pages you visit. For example, reading food-related articles may result in more food-related ads.
Third-Party Advertising Cookies Our applications use cookies from vendors listed in our "Privacy Settings" due to their use of third-party software for online advertising and analytics. These methods do not collect personal data like your name or email address but may use IP addresses and browser variations.
Sharing Data with Advertising Partners With your consent, we share data collected online through cookies with our advertising partners. This allows for targeted advertising based on your browsing history on our site and others. Online retargeting enables us and our partners to show you ads tailored to your interactions across various websites. Visiting an online shop without making a purchase, for instance, may result in seeing ads from that shop later.
Third-Party Advertising Practices Our partners are required to treat your personal data with the utmost respect and only collaborate with those who offer transparency regarding data usage.