Our Cookies Policy

Welcome to Global News Today. This Cookies Policy explains how our website, Global News Today, uses cookies and similar technologies to collect and process information about your use of our services. We are committed to transparency and ensuring you understand how your data is handled.

What are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used by website owners to make their websites work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information.

These cookies are set by us (first-party cookies) and may also be set by third parties (third-party cookies) in service of our business operations. They can remain on your device for varying lengths of time – either until you close your browser (session cookies) or for a longer, pre-determined period (persistent cookies).

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Why We Use Cookies

At Global News Today, we use cookies for several important reasons, all aimed at enhancing your experience and improving our services. These reasons include:

  • Site Functionality: Essential cookies are crucial for the basic operation of our website. They enable you to navigate around our site, access secure areas, and use features like our search functionality. Without these cookies, many of the services you expect might not function correctly.
  • Analytics and Performance: We use analytical cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website. These cookies collect information about the number of visitors, the pages they visit, and how long they stay. This data helps us identify areas for improvement and ensure our content is relevant and engaging. For example, knowing which articles are most popular helps us shape our editorial strategy.
  • Personalization: While we strive for broad appeal, some cookies might help us remember your preferences, such as your preferred language or region, to offer a more personalized experience.
  • Advertising and Marketing: We may use cookies to deliver advertisements that are more relevant to your interests. This can include tailoring ads based on your browsing activity on our site and other websites. These are typically placed by advertising partners and are used to track the effectiveness of campaigns.
  • Security: Cookies can play a role in security by helping us detect and prevent fraudulent activity or unauthorized access.

Types of Cookies We Use

We categorize the cookies used on Global News Today as follows:

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms. You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the site may not then work. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information.

Performance Cookies

Also known as 'analytical' cookies, these allow us to recognize and count the number of visitors and to see how visitors move around our website when they are using it. This helps us to improve the way our website works, for example, by ensuring that users find what they are looking for easily. We collect information on which pages are most popular and which are least used. This data is aggregated and anonymized, meaning we do not use it to identify individual users.

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you do not allow these cookies, then some or all of these services may not function properly.

Targeting Cookies

These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other sites. They do not store personal information directly, but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising.

Cookie Details Table

Examples of Cookies Used on Global News Today
Cookie Name Provider Purpose Duration
_ga Global News Today (Google Analytics) Used to distinguish users. 2 years
_gid Global News Today (Google Analytics) Used to distinguish users. 24 hours
session_id Global News Today Maintains user session for site functionality. Session
cookie_consent Global News Today Remembers user's cookie consent preferences. 1 year
ad_preferences Third-Party Advertising Partner Tracks ad preferences for personalization. 90 days
user_language Global News Today Remembers user's preferred language. 1 year
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Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have the right to choose whether or not to accept cookies. While we hope you'll allow cookies to enhance your experience, you can manage your preferences through your browser settings.

Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually change your browser to prevent this. If you choose to reject cookies, you may still be able to use our website, but your access to certain features and areas may be restricted.

How to Control Cookies

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time by adjusting your browser settings. The exact steps vary depending on the browser you use, but generally, you can find these settings under "Privacy," "Security," or "History."

  • For Google Chrome: Go to Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data.
  • For Mozilla Firefox: Go to Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data.
  • For Apple Safari: Go to Safari > Preferences > Privacy.
  • For Microsoft Edge: Go to Settings > Cookies and site permissions.

You can also use your browser to delete cookies that have already been stored.

Please note that if you opt-out of certain cookies, some features of our website may not function as intended.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies. The "Last Updated" date at the beginning of this policy will indicate when any changes were last made.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please do not hesitate to contact us. You can reach our Data Protection Officer, Ms. Ailbhe O'Connell, at:

Email: privacy@globalnewstoday.ie

You can also reach us by mail at our principal place of business.