Cookies Policy
Pressgaze Cookie Policy
Last Updated: December 16, 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how Pressgaze ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies (such as web beacons, pixel tags, and device identifiers) when you visit our website, https://www.pressgaze.com/.
1. What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored by your browser on your computer or mobile device. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide reporting information.
Cookies can be:
- First-party Cookies: Cookies set directly by us (the owner of the website).
- Third-party Cookies: Cookies placed on your device by a third party (e.g., an advertiser or analytics provider) through our website.
Cookies can also be categorized by their duration:
- Session Cookies: These expire when you close your web browser.
- Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device for a set period of time specified in the cookie's file.
2. How We Use Cookies
As a news aggregation platform, Pressgaze uses cookies for several purposes, generally falling into the following categories:
| Cookie Category | Purpose | Example Use Case for Pressgaze |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Essential for the website to function securely and correctly. | Remembering your login status for registered users. |
| Performance/Analytics | Measures how often you visit our site and how you use it. | Counting page views, identifying popular news topics, and monitoring site performance. |
| Functionality | Remembers choices you make to provide a more personalized experience. | Remembering your preferred language or region settings. |
| Advertising/Targeting | Tracks your browsing habits to help us and our advertising partners show you relevant ads. | Displaying ads for products/services related to news articles you have read. |
3. Third-Party Cookies
Because Pressgaze is an aggregator that monetizes through advertising and links to external news sources, we rely on third-party services that set their own cookies. These third parties include:
- Advertising Networks: To deliver interest-based ads (e.g., Google AdSense, Mediavine).
- Analytics Providers: To measure and analyze website traffic (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Social Media Services: If we include social sharing buttons (e.g., Twitter, Facebook).
- Content Embedded Providers: If we embed videos or interactive content from external platforms (e.g., YouTube).
We have no direct control over the information that is collected by these third-party cookies. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third parties for more details.
4. Your Choices and Managing Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies.
Cookie Management Tool
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time by clicking on the dedicated Cookie Settings link (usually found in the footer of our website). This tool allows you to consent to or withdraw consent for non-essential cookies.
Browser Controls
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can often set your browser to:
- Reject all cookies.
- Allow only first-party cookies.
- Receive a notification when a cookie is set.
Please note that if you disable Strictly Necessary Cookies, some parts of our website and services may not function properly.
5. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, you can contact us at:
Ovnicode
Cameroon, Yaoundé, ELIG ESSONO
Email: hello@ovnicode.com