Cookie Policy

1. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that a website may place in a browser when you visit it. They can help a site recognise a browser during a session, remember a setting, support security checks, or make a service work as intended. Some cookies are removed when you close your browser; others remain until they expire or you delete them.

Similar technologies, such as session storage, local storage, pixels, or scripts, can also store or access information on your device. This page uses the word “cookies” as a convenient term for cookies and comparable technologies where relevant.

2. Types of cookies that may be used

The actual cookies and technologies used can change as website features are added, removed, or updated. The categories below describe common purposes and should not be understood as confirmation that every category is active on every GC News page.

Essential, session and security cookies

These may support basic site operation, form submissions, session continuity, sign-in or account features, abuse prevention, and security. If a feature depends on a session cookie, blocking it may prevent that feature from working correctly.

Preference and functionality cookies

These may remember choices or settings so that a feature behaves consistently when you return. If GC News provides a feature that stores a preference, the relevant technology may be used for that purpose.

Analytics and performance technologies

If analytics or measurement tools are enabled, they may collect information about how pages are used, such as page requests, browser or device details, and general interaction patterns. This can help identify errors and understand overall site performance. The specific provider, data collected, and controls depend on the tools actually integrated into the website.

Embedded content and third-party features

Some pages may link to or embed content provided by other services. When you load or interact with third-party content, that provider may use its own cookies or similar technologies under its own privacy and cookie terms. A link to another website does not mean GC News controls its cookie practices.

Advertising and measurement cookies

If advertising or campaign-measurement services are enabled, those services may use technologies to deliver, limit, or measure advertising. Their use should be assessed against the actual services installed on GC News and any consent or notice requirements that apply.

3. Why these technologies may be used

Depending on the feature and service involved, cookies or similar technologies may be used to:

• Keep requested website functions and sessions working.
• Help protect forms, accounts, and the site against spam, abuse, or unauthorised access.
• Remember functionality or display preferences where that capability is provided.
• Diagnose technical issues and understand general performance where measurement tools are enabled.
• Display or measure third-party content or advertising where such services are active.

Web server logs and security systems may also process technical information to deliver and protect the website. Changing browser cookie settings does not necessarily stop all server-side logging.

4. How you can manage cookies

You can normally review, block, or delete cookies through your browser's privacy or site-settings menu. Browser controls vary by browser and device; check the help information for the browser you use.

• Block cookies: Your browser may allow you to block all cookies or cookies from selected sites.
• Delete existing cookies: You can clear stored cookies and website data in your browser settings.
• Private browsing: A private or incognito window generally limits how browsing data is retained after the session, but it does not make you anonymous to websites or network providers.

Blocking or deleting cookies may sign you out, reset saved settings, or affect account, subscription, and other interactive features. Browser controls may not cover every similar technology or every form of technical logging.

Where GC News provides a cookie preference control, you can use the options shown there as well. If no such control is displayed, use your browser's settings or contact us with a question about this policy.

5. Third-party services

Hosting, security, email delivery, analytics, advertising, media, or embedded-content providers may process technical information when their services are used on the website. These providers may set or read their own technologies subject to their configurations and policies.

We aim to describe services that are actually used, but the providers and technologies can change as the website is updated. For details about personal information and service providers, read the Privacy Policy. Review the relevant provider's own privacy and cookie notice before interacting with its embedded content or services.

6. How long cookies remain

Cookie duration depends on its purpose and configuration. Session cookies generally expire when the browser session ends, while persistent cookies may remain until a stated expiry or until they are deleted. Third-party providers set durations for their own technologies. The exact names and expiry periods can only be confirmed by checking the cookies and services active on the live site.

7. Privacy and personal information

Information associated with cookies or similar technologies may be treated as personal information in some circumstances, particularly when combined with other data. How such information is handled depends on the specific technology, service, and purpose. Our Privacy Policy explains more about information that may be collected, how it may be used, and how to contact us with a privacy request.

Nothing on this page should be read as a claim that a particular analytics, advertising, or tracking provider is currently enabled. The technologies active on the live site should be checked and this policy updated whenever those services change.

8. Children's use

GC News is intended for a general audience. Parents and guardians should help children manage browser privacy settings and understand that cookies and similar technologies can be used by websites and third-party services. Please also review the Privacy Policy for information about children's privacy.

9. Changes to this policy

We may revise this Cookie Policy when website features, service providers, technologies, or applicable requirements change. The revision date at the top of this page indicates when this policy was last updated. Please check this page periodically for updates.

10. Contact GC News

If you have a question about this Cookie Policy or the way a cookie appears to be used on GC News, please contact us. Do not include passwords or unnecessary sensitive information in your message.