Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Cubed News (cubednews.com) uses cookies and similar technologies, what each category does, and how you can control them. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which describes how we handle personal data more generally.

What Cookies Are

A cookie is a small text file that a website places on your device when you visit. It lets the site remember information between pages or between visits — for example, that you have already dismissed a banner. We also use related technologies such as pixels, local storage, and software development kits supplied by our service providers; for simplicity we refer to all of them as “cookies” here. Cookies may be “first-party” (set by us) or “third-party” (set by a provider whose service appears on our pages), and they may last only for your session or persist for a defined period.

The Categories We Use

We group the cookies on Cubed News into three categories.

Essential cookies

These are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They do things like keep the site secure, balance load across our servers, and remember your privacy choices so we do not ask you the same question on every page. Because the site cannot work properly without them, they do not require consent, and they do not track you for advertising.

Analytics cookies

These help us understand how readers use the site — which articles are read, how visitors arrive, and where they encounter problems — so we can improve our journalism and the reading experience. The information is used in aggregate. Where our configuration allows, identifiers and IP addresses are anonymised or truncated. Analytics cookies are set only where you have consented in regions that require it.

Advertising cookies

Where advertising runs on Cubed News, our advertising partners may set cookies to deliver and measure ads and to limit how often you see the same one. We hold our advertising to strict standards and do not accept gambling, betting, or other prohibited categories. Advertising cookies are set only with your consent, and you can decline them without losing access to our content.

In line with the GDPR and the ePrivacy rules in Europe, and with the CCPA/CPRA in California, we ask for your consent before setting non-essential cookies. When you first visit, a banner lets you accept, reject, or choose which categories you allow. You can change your mind at any time by reopening the cookie settings from the link in our footer. Declining analytics or advertising cookies does not stop you from reading anything on the site; it simply means we collect less information about your visit.

California residents may exercise the right to opt out of any “sale” or “sharing” of personal information as those terms are defined under state law. We honour recognised opt-out signals, such as the Global Privacy Control, where applicable.

Managing Cookies in Your Browser

You can also control cookies through your browser. Most browsers let you see what cookies are stored, delete them, and block some or all of them. The exact steps differ by browser, but the controls are usually found under “Settings”, “Privacy”, or “Security”. Blocking all cookies may affect how this and other websites work, including features that rely on essential cookies. Mobile devices offer similar controls in their settings, including options to limit ad tracking.

Changes and Contact

As our providers and our practices evolve, we may update this Cookie Policy. The current version always appears on this page, and material changes will be noted here. If you have a question about how we use cookies, contact us at privacy@cubednews.com or write to Cubed News, 1222 Clarence St, Sydney, Australia.