Cookie Policy
Last updated: 12 July 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how Daily Mirror News uses cookies and similar technologies on daily-mirror-news.digital. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognise your device on subsequent visits and to store certain preferences or information. Cookies are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the Site to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences or filling in forms. Without these cookies, parts of the Site would not work properly.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 12 months |
| session_id | Maintains your session while browsing | Session |
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Site by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We use this data to improve the Site's content and performance.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users (short-term) | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Throttles request rate | 1 minute |
Advertising Cookies
These cookies are set by our advertising partners, including Google AdSense. They are used to deliver advertisements relevant to you and your interests, and to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| IDE | Google (DoubleClick) | Used for targeted advertising | 13 months |
| DSID | Identifies signed-in Google users for ad personalisation | 2 weeks | |
| test_cookie | Checks if the browser supports cookies | Session | |
| NID | Stores preferences and other information for Google services | 6 months |
Preference Cookies
These cookies allow the Site to remember choices you make (such as your preferred language or region) and provide enhanced, more personalised features.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our Site are set by third parties, including Google. We do not control these cookies. Please refer to the relevant third party's privacy and cookie policies for more information:
How to Control Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
- Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies. The method varies by browser — consult your browser's help documentation for instructions.
- Google Analytics opt-out: You can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
- Advertising opt-out: Visit Your Online Choices or Google Ad Settings to manage interest-based advertising preferences.
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Site.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.
Contact
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at privacy@daily-mirror-news.digital.