Cookie Policy

At INDEPENDENT PRESS USA  (https://www.independentpressusa.com/), we use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze website traffic, and provide personalized content. In this Cookie Policy, we explain what cookies are, how we use them, the different types, and how you can manage them.

By continuing to use our website, you agree to the use of cookies as described in this policy. If you do not agree, you can disable cookies in your browser settings.

1. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that websites store on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit them. They allow the website to remember information about your visit, making navigation easier and improving your user experience.

Cookies can store data such as your language preferences, login information, or information about your interaction with the site. Some cookies are essential for the website to function properly, while others help personalize the user experience.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

At INDEPENDENT PRESS USA , we use different types of cookies to optimize website performance. Below, we explain each type:

a) Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function. They enable navigation and access to basic features, such as security, session management, and page navigation. Without these cookies, the site would not function properly.

Examples of essential cookies:

User authentication

Maintaining active sessions

Security and fraud prevention

b) Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us gather information about how visitors use our website. With these cookies, we can analyze traffic, detect errors, and improve the browsing experience.

Examples of data collected:

Most visited pages

Time spent on site

Errors and technical issues

c) Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow us to remember your preferences, such as your language or region, to provide you with a more personalized experience. Although not essential, they improve the site's usability.

Examples of functionality cookies:

Remembering your language preferences

Saving user settings

d) Advertising Cookies

These are used to display relevant ads based on your interests and to measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns. These cookies may be installed by third parties, such as advertising networks and business partners.

Examples of data collected:

Ads viewed and clicked

Advertising preferences

Creating user profiles for personalized ads

3. Third-Party Cookies

At INDEPENDENT PRESS USA , we work with third parties that may install cookies on your browser to enhance the user experience and deliver personalized ads. These third parties may include:

Google Analytics: Analyzes web traffic and provides information about user behavior on the site.

Social Networks: If you share USA Today content on platforms like Facebook or Twitter, these networks may install cookies on your device.

Advertising Platforms: Services like Google Ads may use cookies to display ads tailored to your interests.

These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies, which we recommend reviewing on their respective websites.

4. How long do cookies stay on your device?

Cookies can be:

Session cookies: These are automatically deleted when you close your browser.

Persistent cookies: These remain on your device for a specific period, even after you close your browser.

Storage time varies depending on the type of cookie and its purpose. Some cookies may only last a few minutes, while others can remain active for months or years.

5. How to manage or disable cookies

If you want to control or delete cookies, you can do so through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

View stored cookies

Block third-party cookies

Delete all cookies when you close your browser

Instructions for disabling cookies in the most commonly used browsers:

Google Chrome

Open Chrome and click the three dots in the upper right corner.

Select “Settings” and then “Privacy and security.”

Click on “Site Settings” > “Cookies and Site Data”.

You can block or delete cookies according to your preferences.

Mozilla Firefox

Open Firefox and click on the three-line menu.

Go to “Settings” > “Privacy & Security”.

In the “Cookies and Site Data” section, choose the options to block or delete cookies.

Safari (Mac)

Open Safari and go to “Preferences”.

Select “Privacy” and choose