This Cookie Policy explains how Urban Scope News (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on urbanscopenews.co.uk.
This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, improve functionality, and provide information to website owners.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They do not require your consent.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| wordpress_sec | WordPress | Security and session management | Session |
| PHPSESSID | Server | Maintains your session | Session |
| cookieyes-consent | CookieYes | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website. We use this data solely to improve our site. We do not share this data with third parties for advertising purposes.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics 4 | Distinguishes users | 2 years |
| _ga_XXXXXX | Google Analytics 4 | Session tracking | 2 years |
Our Google Analytics is configured with IP anonymisation enabled and advertising features disabled, in line with the UK ICO’s statistical purposes guidance. You can still opt out via our cookie banner at any time.
Advertising & Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to serve relevant advertisements and track ad performance. They are only set after you have given your explicit consent.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| IDE | Google/DoubleClick | Ad targeting and measurement | 1 year |
| NID | Ad personalisation | 6 months | |
| _fbp | Meta (Facebook Pixel) | Ad targeting on Facebook/Instagram | 3 months |
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality such as remembering your preferences.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| wp-settings | WordPress | Stores display preferences | 1 year |
Your Cookie Choices
When you visit our site for the first time, a cookie banner will appear giving you a clear choice:
- Accept All — you consent to all cookie categories
- Reject All — only strictly necessary cookies will be set
- Manage Preferences — choose which categories to allow
You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link in our website footer.
Withdrawing your consent is as easy as giving it.
Opting Out of Google Analytics
You can also opt out of Google Analytics across all websites using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Opting Out of Google Advertising
Manage your Google ad preferences at: adssettings.google.com
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our site are set by third-party services (Google, Meta, etc.). These third parties have their own privacy policies:
Changes to This Policy
We update this Cookie Policy when we add or remove tools from our site. Check the “Last updated” date at the top. If you have questions, contact us at admin@urbanscopenews.co.uk.