LAST MODIFIED: February 13, 2026
As legal advisor to NewsTides.com (“the Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), this Cookie Policy discloses use of cookies and tracking technologies on https://www.newstides.com (the “Site”). Compliance with GDPR, CCPA, and India’s DPDP Act, 2023 requires transparency and consent for non-essential cookies.
Users (“you”) consent via the Complianz plugin banner; essential cookies apply automatically.
Definitions and Types
- Cookies: Small files that store data on your device.
- First-party: Set by NewsTides.com (e.g., session management).
- Third-party: Set by partners (e.g., Google Analytics via GTM).
- Categories: Essential, Performance/Functionality, Analytics, Advertising.
Purposes of Use
We use cookies for:
- Site functionality (essential).
- Performance optimization (LiteSpeed Cache, Elementor).
- Analytics (Google Analytics, Rank Math).
- Advertising and social features (JNews plugins, PopupAlly).
Personal data may arise when combined; we process it in accordance with our privacy policy.
Cookie Details
| Essential | rc::a | Google reCAPTCHA | Bot protection | html_local_storage | Persistent |
| Essential | cmplz_* | Complianz | Consent management | http_cookie | 1 year |
| Essential | lsc_* | LiteSpeed Cache | Caching optimization | http_cookie | Session |
| Performance | wpEmojiSettingsSupports | NewsTides.com | Emoji support | html_session_storage | Session |
| Analytics | _ga, ga* | Google Analytics (GTM) | User tracking | http_cookie | 14 months |
| Advertising | test_cookie | DoubleClick (GTM) | Ad support check | http_cookie | 15 min |
| Functionality | elementor_* | Elementor | Builder sessions | http_cookie | Persistent |
List subject to change; scan via Complianz.
User Controls and Rights
- Consent Manager: Accept/reject via Complianz banner (revoke anytime).
- Browser Settings: Manage via:
- Chrome: support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
- Firefox: support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/cookies-information-websites-use
- Safari: support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-sfri11471/mac
- Edge/others similarly.
- Opt-outs: Digital Advertising Alliance (optout.aboutads.info), Google Analytics.
Declining non-essential limits features; no Flash/LSOs used. Web beacons track engagement (require cookies).
Other Technologies
- GTM4WP/GTM: Loads tags post-consent.
- JNews Plugins: Social share, login (cookies for prefs).
- Rank Math: SEO tracking (anonymized).
No targeted ads without consent.
Updates and Contact
Policy updates posted here; review periodically. Questions to support@newstides.com. Governed by Indian law; Delhi jurisdiction.
