Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how SA Verified News ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
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, provide information to website owners, and enhance your browsing experience.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas of the website. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
- Session cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
- Authentication cookies: Used to identify you when you log in to our admin area
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
- Vercel Analytics: We use Vercel Analytics to collect anonymized usage data
- Google Analytics: We may use Google Analytics to understand website traffic patterns
Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. They also help limit the number of times you see an advertisement and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
- Google AdSense: We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ad Settings.
Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics, deliver advertisements, and so on. These may include:
- Social media platforms (Twitter, Facebook) when you share our content
- Embedded content from YouTube or other video platforms
- Analytics services
Managing Cookies
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to:
- Block all cookies
- Accept only first-party cookies
- Delete cookies when you close your browser
- Browse in "private" mode, which automatically deletes cookies after each session
Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may impact your experience on our website, and some features may not function properly.
Browser-Specific Instructions
Opt-Out of Interest-Based Advertising
You can opt out of interest-based advertising from participating companies through the following industry opt-out pages:
- Network Advertising Initiative (NAI)
- Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA)
- European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance (EDAA)
Do Not Track
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that lets you tell websites that you do not want to have your online activities tracked. Currently, we do not respond to "Do Not Track" signals, as there is no common industry standard for handling them.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please revisit this page periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at our contact page.
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