Cookie Policy
Last Updated: July 23, 2026 • Compliant with EU ePrivacy Directive & Google Consent Mode v2
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your computer or mobile device when visiting a web page. They assist in remembering user preferences, authenticating logins, analyzing site performance, and delivering targeted advertisements.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Session Cookies
Required for site security, user authentication, theme selection, and core navigation. Cannot be disabled.
Analytics & Performance Cookies
Helps us measure site traffic, popular news categories, dwell time, and page speed across Tier-1 geographical regions.
Targeting & Programmatic Ad Cookies
Used by Google AdSense, Mediavine, and programmatic partners to serve relevant advertisements based on user browsing signals.
3. Google Consent Mode v2 Integration
ByteBulletin strictly enforces **Google Consent Mode v2** for European Union (EEA) and United Kingdom visitors. Before third-party ad tags fire, we transmit explicit consent signals (`ad_storage`, `analytics_storage`, `ad_user_data`, `ad_personalization`) based on your interaction with our cookie banner.
4. How to Control Cookie Preferences
You can modify your cookie choices at any time via the cookie banner at the bottom of our website or through your browser settings:
- Google Chrome Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies
- Mozilla Firefox Settings → Privacy & Security → Enhanced Tracking Protection
- Apple Safari Preferences → Privacy → Block All Cookies