Last updated: May 19, 2026. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies and similar tracking technologies stnews.live uses, what they do, and how you can manage them.
What is a cookie?
A cookie is a small text file placed on your device when you visit a website. Cookies let sites remember your preferences, sign-in state, and aggregate usage patterns. Similar technologies — pixels, local storage, session storage — perform comparable functions.
Why we use cookies
We use cookies for four purposes: (1) essential site function, (2) analytics, (3) preferences, and (4) advertising. We ask for your consent for non-essential cookies via a banner when you first visit; you can change your choices at any time.
Categories of cookies we use
Essential cookies
Required for the site to function. Cannot be switched off via the consent banner.
| Cookie | Purpose | Retention |
|---|---|---|
| wordpress_logged_in_* | Editor authentication | Session |
| wp-settings-* | Editor UI preferences | 1 year |
| cf_clearance | Cloudflare DDoS protection | 30 days |
| stn_fx_currency (localStorage) | Currency preference | Persistent |
| stn_watchlist_v1 (localStorage) | Personal coin watchlist | Persistent |
Analytics cookies
Help us understand which content performs and how readers move through the site. All analytics data is aggregated and anonymised; we never sell raw data.
| Cookie | Provider | Retention |
|---|---|---|
| _ga, _ga_* | Google Analytics 4 | 14 months |
| _clck, _clsk | Microsoft Clarity | 12 months |
Advertising cookies
Used by Google AdSense to show contextual ads and measure ad performance. We do not use these to retarget you outside this site without consent.
| Cookie | Provider | Retention |
|---|---|---|
| __gads, __gpi | Google AdSense | 13 months |
| NID, IDE | Up to 2 years |
How to manage cookies
On STNews: click “Cookie settings” in the footer at any time to reopen the consent banner and change your choices.
In your browser: all modern browsers let you block or delete cookies. Instructions for Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge.
Industry opt-outs: visit youronlinechoices.com (EU) or aboutads.info (US) to opt out of personalised advertising across many networks at once.
Do Not Track
STNews honours the Global Privacy Control signal where supported. We do not have a separate Do Not Track mechanism.
Changes to this policy
We update this policy when our cookie usage changes. Material changes will be flagged on the site. Continued use after a change constitutes acceptance.
Contact
Cookie questions: privacy@stnews.live