Cookie Policy
Last Updated: January 1, 2024
Introduction to Cookies
Cookies are small pieces of data stored on your internet-enabled device by your web browser when you visit a website like ‘connecticut-news’. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site. Cookies enable the website to recognize your device and remember information about your preferences and use of our site during subsequent visits.
Types of Cookies Used on Our Website
Our website ‘connecticut-news’ uses various types of cookies, each serving a specific function:
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Necessary Cookies: These are essential for the operation of our website. They enable you to navigate the site and use its features, such as accessing secure areas. Without these cookies, services like commenting cannot be provided.
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Performance Cookies: These collect information about how visitors use our website, for instance which pages visitors go to most often. The data collected by these cookies is aggregated and anonymous, and is used solely to improve the performance of the site.
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Functionality Cookies: These allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your user name) to provide enhanced, more personal features. These can be used to remember changes you have made to text size or customized pages during a browsing session.
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Targeting/Advertising Cookies: These may be placed by us or by third parties to gather information about your behavior on our site and others, in order to display targeted ads which are more relevant to you and your interests.
Managing or Deleting Cookies
You can manage cookies through your browser settings. You have the option to block or delete cookies at any time. To learn how to do this, please refer to the help function on your browser or visit aboutcookies.org for detailed instructions. Please note that if you choose to disable necessary cookies, some aspects of the website may not work correctly.
Third-Party Cookies
Our website uses third-party services such as Google Analytics to collect standard Internet log information and details of visitor behavior patterns. This is essential for monitoring site performance and helping us improve your experience on our site. These third parties may use their own cookies or other tracking technologies to track and analyze your interactions with our site.
Consent and Control
By using our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking on the “Cookie Settings” link available on our website. This will allow you to enable or disable the different types of cookies we use.
Contact Information
If you have questions regarding our Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please contact us at:
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We reserve the right to update this Cookie Policy from time to time for compliance with laws and regulations. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting on this page, and your continued use of our website will signify your acceptance of these changes.
GDPR, ePrivacy Directive, CCPA, and UK GDPR Compliance
We are committed to complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the ePrivacy Directive, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and the UK GDPR. These regulations protect your personal data and privacy when using our website. Our use of cookies complies with these regulations, ensuring that you are informed about how we collect and process your data.
Please review our Privacy Policy for further details on how we handle your personal data. Your privacy is of paramount importance to us.