Cookie Policy
Last updated: 8/23/2025
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide a better user experience.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential cookies: Required for the website to function properly (always enabled)
- Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website
- Marketing cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements and track campaign effectiveness
- Functional cookies: Remember your preferences and provide enhanced features
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They include:
- iron-session: User authentication and session management
- csrf-token: Security token to prevent cross-site request forgery
- consent-preferences: Stores your cookie consent choices
3.2 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information. They include:
- Google Analytics (_ga, _gid, _gat): Tracks page views, user behavior, and site performance
- Google Tag Manager (_gcl_au): Manages tracking tags and analytics scripts
3.3 Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to track visitors across websites and display relevant advertisements. They include:
- Google Ads cookies: Used for ad targeting and campaign measurement
- Conversion tracking: Measures the effectiveness of our advertising
- Remarketing cookies: Shows relevant ads based on your visit
3.4 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization. They include:
- Theme preference: Remembers your light/dark mode choice
- Language settings: Stores your preferred language
- User preferences: Remembers your display and content preferences
4. Third-Party Cookies
We use various third-party services that may set cookies on your device. These include:
- Google Analytics
- Social media platforms
- Advertising networks
- Payment processors
5. Managing Cookies
We provide you with full control over your cookie preferences through our cookie consent manager. You can manage your preferences at any time by:
- Clicking the "Cookie Settings" button in the footer of any page
- Using the cookie banner when you first visit our site
- Managing individual cookie categories (Analytics, Marketing, Functional)
5.1 Our Cookie Consent System
Our granular consent system allows you to:
- Accept All: Enable all cookie categories
- Reject All: Only essential cookies will be used
- Customize: Choose specific categories you're comfortable with
- Change Preferences: Update your choices at any time
5.2 Browser Settings
You can also manage cookies through your browser settings:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
6. Cookie Duration
Cookies can remain on your computer or mobile device for different periods of time:
- Session Cookies: These cookies exist only while your browser is open and are automatically deleted when you close your browser.
- Persistent Cookies: These cookies survive after your browser is closed and can remain for a period of time specified in the cookie.
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Cookie Policy on this page and updating the “Last updated” date.
8. Your Consent
By using our website, you consent to our Cookie Policy. Your consent is recorded and stored securely. You can:
- View your current consent status in the Cookie Settings
- Change your preferences at any time
- Request deletion of your consent records by contacting us
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our Cookie Policy, please contact us at:
- Email: privacy@sepumnews.com
- Website: Contact Form
To manage your cookie preferences, click the "Cookie Settings" button at the bottom of any page.