This Cookie Policy explains how US Recession News (“we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website at usrecessionnews.com/ (the “Site”). Please read this policy carefully to understand what cookies are, how we use them, and your choices regarding their use.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, to improve user experience, and to provide information to website operators. Cookies may be “session cookies” (which expire when you close your browser) or “persistent cookies” (which remain on your device for a set period of time or until you delete them).
2. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential / Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are required for the basic operation of our Site. They enable you to navigate our website and use its features, such as remembering your cookie consent choice. These cookies cannot be switched off as the Site would not function properly without them.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| wordpress_logged_in | WordPress | Maintains user login session | Session |
| wordpress_test_cookie | WordPress | Tests if cookies are enabled | Session |
| wp-settings | WordPress | Stores user preferences | 1 year |
Analytics Cookies
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our Site — which pages are most popular, how long visitors stay, where they come from, and what content they find most useful. This helps us improve our website and content.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics 4 | Maintains session state | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Identifies sessions within 24 hours | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Throttles request rate | 1 minute |
Google Analytics collects information anonymously (IP addresses are anonymized). For more information about how Google uses data from this Site, visit How Google uses data when you use our partners’ sites or apps.
Advertising Cookies
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our Site. AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. These cookies are set by Google and its advertising partners.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| NID | Stores user preferences and personalizes ads | 6 months | |
| IDE | Google DoubleClick | Used for targeted advertising | 1 year |
| DSID | Identifies signed-in users for ad delivery | 2 weeks | |
| __gads | Google AdSense | Tracks ad performance and prevents repeated ads | 13 months |
3. How to Control Cookies
Browser Settings
You can control and manage cookies directly through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View what cookies are stored on your device and delete them individually
- Block all cookies from all or specific websites
- Set preferences to be notified when a cookie is placed
For instructions on managing cookies in popular browsers:
Please note that disabling certain cookies may impair the functionality of our Site or reduce the relevance of advertisements shown to you.
Opt Out of Google Analytics
You can prevent Google Analytics from collecting your data by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.
Opt Out of Personalized Advertising
To opt out of personalized advertising by Google, visit Google Ad Settings. You may also opt out of interest-based advertising from multiple companies through the Network Advertising Initiative or Digital Advertising Alliance.
4. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in technology, law, or our cookie usage. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page indicates when it was last revised. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
5. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
privacy@usrecessionnews.com