Effective Date: July 5, 2026 Last Updated: July 6, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Daily Finance Watch (dailyfinancewatch.com) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our Site. It should be read together with our Privacy Policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They allow the site to recognize your device and remember information about your visit, such as language preferences and browsing activity.
Web beacons (also known as pixel tags or clear GIFs) are small graphic files that track user interactions. Local storage (such as HTML5 localStorage) stores data on your device similar to cookies.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the Site to function properly and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as filling out forms or navigating pages.
| Purpose | Provider | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Site functionality | dailyfinancewatch.com | Session |
| Consent management | Complianz | 365 days |
| Security (spam filtering) | Akismet | Session |
| Caching (page speed) | LiteSpeed Cache | Session |
2.2 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Site so we can improve content and performance. All analytics data is aggregated and anonymized.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga | Google Analytics 4 | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
_ga_<container-id> | Google Analytics 4 | Session tracking | 2 years |
_gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users | 24 hours |
Opt-out: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
2.3 Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used by Google AdSense and other advertising partners to serve relevant ads and measure their effectiveness.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
IDE | Google DoubleClick | Ad targeting and measurement | 1 year |
DSID | Cross-device ad linking | 2 weeks | |
NID | Ad personalization | 6 months | |
__gads | Google AdSense | Ad frequency and personalization | 13 months |
__gpi | Google AdSense | Ad targeting | 13 months |
Third-party ad partners may also use cookies, JavaScript, or web beacons on the Site. We do not control these cookies.
2.4 Functional Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences (such as language or region) to provide enhanced functionality.
3. Third-Party Cookies
We use the following third-party services that may set cookies on your device:
- Google AdSense — advertising. Privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
- Google Analytics 4 — website analytics. Privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
- Google Site Kit — integration with Google services.
- Akismet — spam filtering. Privacy policy: https://automattic.com/privacy/
These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies, which we encourage you to review.
4. How to Control Cookies
4.1 Cookie Consent
When you first visit the Site, you will see a cookie consent banner allowing you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customize your preferences
You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the cookie settings link in the footer.
4.2 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- Delete existing cookies.
- Block third-party cookies.
- Block all cookies from specific sites or all sites.
- Set cookies to be deleted when you close your browser.
Browser-specific guides:
- Google Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
- Mozilla Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/cookies
- Safari: https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-sfri11471/mac
- Microsoft Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge
Note: Blocking or deleting cookies may affect Site functionality and personalization.
4.3 Opt Out of Personalized Advertising
You can opt out of personalized ads through:
- Google Ads Settings: https://adssettings.google.com/
- Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA): https://optout.aboutads.info/
- Network Advertising Initiative (NAI): https://optout.networkadvertising.org/
- Your Online Choices (EU): https://www.youronlinechoices.eu/
5. Do Not Track (DNT) and Global Privacy Control (GPC)
We respect user privacy signals sent by your browser, including Do Not Track (DNT) and Global Privacy Control (GPC). When our Site detects a DNT or GPC signal, we treat it as a valid opt-out request for the sale or sharing of personal information under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA) and honor the corresponding cookie preferences.
You can also manage your cookie preferences at any time through our consent banner. For more information about DNT and GPC, please visit https://globalprivacycontrol.org/.
6. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our practices. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact:
Daily Finance Watch Email: contact@dailyfinancewatch.com Website: https://dailyfinancewatch.com
This Cookie Policy was last updated on July 6, 2026.