Cookies Policy

Effective Date: December 5, 2024

At San Francisco News (accessible at https://sanfrancisconews.biz/), we use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze website performance, and deliver personalized content. This Cookies Policy explains how we use cookies, the types of cookies we use, and how you can manage your preferences.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (e.g., computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. Cookies help websites recognize your device, remember your preferences, and improve functionality.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies:

A. Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the operation of our website. Without them, key features of the website may not function properly.

B. Performance Cookies

Performance cookies collect data on how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often or if users experience errors. This helps us improve the website’s functionality.

C. Functional Cookies

Functional cookies enable the website to remember choices you make, such as your language or region, and provide enhanced features.

D. Targeting and Advertising Cookies

Targeting cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to your interests. They may also limit how often you see an ad and help measure the effectiveness of ad campaigns.

E. Third-Party Cookies

We use third-party cookies for analytics and advertising services, such as Google Analytics. These cookies collect data for their respective services and are subject to their privacy policies.

3. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

  • Enhance website performance and user experience.
  • Personalize your browsing experience.
  • Monitor website traffic and usage trends.
  • Provide targeted advertisements.
  • Ensure website security and functionality.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Our website integrates with third-party services, which may place cookies on your device. These services include, but are not limited to:

  • Google Analytics: For tracking website performance and user behavior (Google Privacy Policy).
  • Advertising Platforms: To serve relevant ads based on your browsing activity.

We do not control third-party cookies. Please review their respective privacy policies for more information.

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have the right to manage cookies according to your preferences.

A. Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

  • Block all cookies.
  • Delete existing cookies.
  • Set preferences for specific websites.

Refer to your browser’s help section for instructions:

B. Opt-Out Tools

You can opt out of personalized ads through these platforms:

6. Consequences of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable cookies, certain features of our website may not function properly. This could affect your user experience, such as the ability to save preferences or access specific sections of the website.

7. Updates to This Cookies Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our practices. The updated policy will be posted on this page with the revised “Effective Date.”

8. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Cookies Policy or how we use cookies, please contact us.

Thank you for trusting San Francisco News. We are committed to providing you with a secure and personalized browsing experience while respecting your privacy.