Effective Date: 23/03/2025
This Cookie Policy explains how The Brew News (“we,” “our,” or “us”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website https://thebrewnews.com (“Site”). This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy and the website Terms of Use/Terms of Service.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that websites place on your device to collect information about your visit and improve user experience. Cookies can be “first-party” (set by us) or “third-party” (set by others, like Google AdSense).
2. Types of Cookies We Use
a. Strictly Necessary Cookies
- Essential for website functionality.
- Enable core features such as page navigation, access to secure areas, etc.
b. Analytics Cookies
- Help us understand how users interact with the website.
- Used with tools like Google Analytics to improve content and performance.
c. Advertising Cookies
- Enable personalized advertising through services like Google AdSense.
- Track browsing activity across websites to serve relevant ads.
d. Functional Cookies
- Remember your preferences and choices (e.g., language settings).
3. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Provide a secure browsing experience.
- Analyze traffic and performance.
- Deliver targeted advertisements.
- Store user preferences.
In addition to cookies, we may sometimes use web beacons, conversion pixels, and other similar tracking technologies in our emails, marketing campaigns, and affiliate links. These tools help us understand whether messages are opened, links are clicked, or if specific pages are visited — enabling us to measure effectiveness and improve engagement.
4. Third-Party Cookies
We use third-party services that may also place cookies on your device for analytics, advertising, and user behavior tracking. These cookies help us understand how visitors engage with our content, improve site performance, and deliver personalized ads.
Third-party cookies used include:
- Google AdSense – For advertising and cross-site tracking.
- Google Analytics – For visitor analytics and performance monitoring.
- Microsoft Clarity & Bing Webmaster Tools – For user interaction analysis and visibility on Microsoft Bing.
- Meta Pixel (Facebook Pixel) – For tracking ad performance and audience targeting.
- LinkedIn Insight Tag – For LinkedIn ad retargeting and performance tracking.
Learn more about how these services handle your data:
- Google Privacy Policy
- Google Ad Settings
- Google Partner Sites Policy
- Microsoft Privacy Statement
- Meta (Facebook) Privacy Policy
- LinkedIn Privacy Policy
5. Cookie Consent (GDPR, CCPA, Canada & Australia)
- EU/UK Visitors: You will be shown a cookie consent banner when you first visit. You may accept or reject non-essential cookies, in compliance with GDPR and UK Data Protection Act.
- California Visitors: You may opt out of the sale of personal data via our Do Not Sell My Personal Information page, in accordance with the CCPA.
- Canadian Visitors: In compliance with PIPEDA, we request your meaningful consent for the use of cookies that collect personal information. Continued use of the site signifies acceptance unless cookies are disabled via your browser.
- Australian Visitors: Our use of cookies complies with the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs). You are advised to review how cookies are used and can manage your preferences via browser settings.
6. How to Control Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in your browser settings:
- Clear cookies from your browser history.
- Block third-party cookies in browser preferences.
- Use browser extensions to manage trackers.
You can also revisit and change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the cookie icon/banner available on the site, depending on your location and consent settings.
Refer to the following for guidance:
7. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be reflected with a new “Effective Date.”
8. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or your data rights, contact us:
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: +971 6 531 4342
- Address: Ajman Media City Free Zone, P.O Box 4422, Ajman, UAE
9. Related Policies
For further information on our legal and compliance framework, please review the following policies: