Cookie Policy

Americanewsbeat.com employs a minimal, privacy-first approach to cookie technology. This policy explains our cookie usage and your control options.

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small data files stored on your device when you visit websites. They can store preferences, authentication information, and browsing behavior. Cookies serve different purposes depending on their design and function.

Cookie Categories and Our Usage

Cookies are generally classified into four categories. Americanewsbeat.com uses only the following:

Essential/Technical Cookies

These cookies are necessary for basic website functionality and security. They enable:

Session management and security authentication
HTTPS protocol implementation
Content delivery optimization
Basic preference storage (language selection, display preferences)

These cookies cannot be disabled without impairing website functionality.

Cookies We Do NOT Use

Americanewsbeat.com explicitly does not use:

Analytical cookies from third parties (Google Analytics, similar services)
Marketing or advertising cookies for behavioral tracking
Cookies that enable retargeting or cross-site user profiling
Tracking pixels or beacons from external services
Cookies designed to build consumer preference databases
Cookies for social media integration or sharing tracking

Cookie Lifespan

Essential cookies we employ are configured with the following retention periods:

Session cookies: Deleted when your browser closes
Preference cookies: Retained for up to one (1) year
Security tokens: Retained for as long as necessary for protection purposes

Third-Party Content and Cookies

News articles displayed on Americanewsbeat.com come from external news publishers. When you access links to original articles, you may be subject to those publishers' cookie policies. Americanewsbeat.com does not control or manage cookies placed by external websites.

Cookie Management and User Control

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

Most browsers allow you to view, manage, and delete stored cookies
You can configure browsers to refuse new cookies
Private or incognito browsing modes limit cookie persistence

Disabling essential cookies may limit website functionality.

Do Not Track Signals

Americanewsbeat.com respects browser-based Do Not Track (DNT) signals. Our platform does not override or ignore these privacy preferences.

GDPR Compliance

In jurisdictions governed by GDPR or similar privacy regulations, our minimal cookie approach ensures compliance. We do not employ consent banner systems because we use only essential, non-tracking cookies that do not require prior consent under GDPR Article 82.

Policy Changes

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our technology or regulations. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.