Cookie Policy

Last updated: 26 May 2025

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences when using englishnewsforkids.com.

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet or phone) when you visit a website. They help the site remember your actions and preferences (like login or language settings), and help us understand how people use the site.

Cookies can be:

  • First-party cookies – set by the website you’re visiting (in this case, englishnewsforkids.com)
  • Third-party cookies – set by other services we use, such as Google Analytics or YouTube

Cookies can also be:

  • Session cookies – which disappear when you close your browser
  • Persistent cookies – which stay on your device for a set time or until you delete them

How we use cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

1. Essential cookies

These are needed for the site to work properly. For example:

  • Remembering your cookie preferences
  • Enabling navigation around the site

These cookies cannot be turned off.

2. Analytics cookies

These help us understand how visitors use our website, so we can improve it. For example:

  • Which pages are most popular
  • How long people stay on the site
  • What kind of devices or browsers people use

We currently use:

  • Google Analytics
    Google may collect IP address, location, browser and device data. All data is anonymised and used in aggregate.

3. Embedded content cookies

If we embed videos (e.g., from YouTube), those services may set cookies when you play a video.

4. Social sharing cookies

If we include buttons that let you share our articles on platforms like Facebook or LinkedIn, those platforms may set cookies when you click or interact with them.

Manage your cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers let you:

  • See what cookies are stored
  • Delete cookies already on your device
  • Block cookies from certain websites
  • Set your browser to ask before cookies are set

If you choose to block or delete cookies, some parts of our website may not work as expected.

To manage cookies, open your browser settings or preferences, usually found in the menu at the top of your screen. Look for the section called Privacy, Security, or Cookies.

Consent

When you first visit our site, we may show a banner asking for your consent to use non-essential cookies. You can accept or reject them. You can also change your preferences at any time by clearing your cookies or adjusting browser settings.

Changes to this Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a new “Last updated” date.

Questions?

If you have any questions about how we use cookies, you can contact us at:
📧 hello@englishnewsforkids.com