Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how KpopNews.World (“we,” “our,” “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. It should be read together with our Privacy Policy.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site remember your actions and preferences and enable analytics and advertising features.
How we use cookies
- Strictly necessary – required for basic site functionality and security.
- Preferences – remember language or display choices to improve UX.
- Analytics – understand site performance and audience insights.
- Advertising – if advertising is enabled in the future, deliver and measure ads (personalized where allowed by law and your consent). Currently, ad delivery is disabled site‑wide.
We honor Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals where required (e.g., California, Colorado). A valid GPC signal will be treated as an opt-out of sale/sharing/targeted advertising.
Cookies we use (by category)
| Category | Purpose | Examples (may include) | Typical retention |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strictly necessary | Security, load balancing, consent storage (recording your choices). | fcconsent*, consent-state cookies, session cookies | Session to 12 months |
| Preferences | Remember language, theme, layout choices. | locale, theme, ui_prefs | 1–12 months |
| Analytics (Google Analytics 4) | Measure traffic, pages viewed, bounce rates; improve content. | _ga, _ga_*, _gid |
Up to 26 months (as configured) |
| Advertising (if enabled in future) | Currently disabled site‑wide. If enabled: deliver, personalize (where permitted), and measure ads; prevent fraud. | Examples if enabled: __gads, __gpi, IDE (DoubleClick), NID |
Not applicable now; if enabled: days to ~13 months (varies by partner & region) |
EU/UK visitors
When advertising is enabled, we will use Google Consent Mode and, where applicable, the IAB Transparency & Consent Framework (TCF) to honor your choices for analytics and advertising. You can accept, reject, or granularly manage categories via the consent dialog (“Manage Privacy Preferences”). We do not use Special Feature 2 (precise geolocation). At present, ad delivery is disabled; consent controls may be unavailable or have no effect.
US state privacy
US residents can opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information, targeted advertising, and certain uses of sensitive personal information via the links above. We also honor GPC signals where required. At this time, we do not sell or share personal information and we do not serve targeted advertising; ad delivery is disabled.
Third-party partners
We are applying to advertising programs (e.g., Google AdSense). As of now, ad delivery is disabled site‑wide and we do not have active advertising partners. For reference, information about Google advertising partners is available here: Google advertising partners.
How to control cookies
- Consent dialog: Use Manage Privacy Preferences to change your choices anytime.
- Browser settings: Most browsers let you block/delete cookies; doing so may affect site functionality.
- Mobile identifiers: You can reset or limit ad identifiers in your device settings.
Retention
Analytics data is generally retained for up to 26 months (or shorter where configured) and then deleted or aggregated. Advertising cookie durations vary by partner, purpose, and region.
Updates to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology, law, or our practices. We encourage you to review it periodically.
Contact
Questions about this Cookie Policy? Contact us at press@kpopnews.world.
Last updated: July 18, 2025