Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 1, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how The Health News uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website. It explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control our use of them.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small data files placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used by website owners to make their websites work more efficiently and to provide reporting information. Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, The Health News) are called "first-party cookies." Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called "third-party cookies."
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms. You can set your browser to block these cookies, but some parts of the site may not work properly.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| __next | Session management for website functionality | Session |
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website and the user experience.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics - Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics - Persists session state | 2 years |
Marketing Cookies
These cookies may be set through our site by advertising partners. They may be used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant content on other sites.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _gcl_* | Google Ads conversion tracking | 90 days |
How to Control Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in various ways. Please note that removing or blocking cookies may impact your user experience and some functionality may no longer be available.
Browser Controls
Most browsers allow you to view, manage, delete, and block cookies for a website. Be aware that if you delete all cookies, any preferences you have set will be lost, including the ability to opt out of cookies as this function itself requires placement of an opt-out cookie.
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Clear browsing data
Third-Party Cookies
In some cases, we use third-party services that also set cookies on our website. These include Google Analytics for website analytics and Google Tag Manager for managing marketing tags. These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies. We encourage you to review those policies for more information about their data practices.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please revisit this page regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Email: privacy@thenewshealth.com
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