This Cookie Policy was last updated on 04/06/2025 and applies to citizens and legal permanent residents of the United Kingdom.
1. Introduction
Our website utilizes cookies and related technologies to enhance user experience. Cookies are also placed by third-party services we engage with. This document outlines the use of cookies on our platform.
2. What are cookies?
A cookie is a small file sent with webpage requests and stored by your browser. It retains information that can be sent back to our servers or those of third parties during subsequent visits.
3. What are scripts?
Scripts are pieces of program code that facilitate the functionality and interactivity of our website. This code operates on our server or your device.
4. What is a web beacon?
A web beacon, or pixel tag, is a small, often invisible, piece of text or image used to monitor website traffic, storing various data about users.
5. Cookies
5.1 Technical or functional cookies
These cookies ensure that parts of the website function correctly and remember user preferences. They facilitate user navigation by preventing the need to re-enter information on repeat visits.
5.2 Statistics cookies
We utilize statistics cookies to improve user experience by analyzing website usage. User consent is required for these cookies.
5.3 Advertising cookies
Advertising cookies allow us to customize advertisements and track campaign results based on user behavior both on and off our site. Consent is required for these tracking cookies.
5.4 Marketing/Tracking cookies
These cookies are utilized to create user profiles for targeted advertising and tracking across multiple websites.
5.5 Social media
We integrate content from social platforms such as Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter, which may place cookies and store user information for personalized advertising.
6. Placed cookies
Google Various Services
Functional, Marketing
We employ Google services to aid in website development and enhance user experience. For further details, refer to the Google Privacy Statement.
Functional
- Name: google_auto_fc_cmp_setting
- Expiration: persistent
- Function: Store cookie consent preferences
Marketing
- Name: __gpi
- Expiration: N/A
- Function: N/A
CloudFlare
Functional
CloudFlare is used for content distribution, ensuring efficient loading times.
Functional
- Name: mirage_cache_manifest
- Expiration: persistent
- Function: N/A
Marketing
- Name: __cf_bm
- Expiration: 30 minutes
- Function: Read and filter bot requests
Criteo
Marketing
Criteo is employed for remarketing purposes, allowing targeted advertising based on user behavior.
Marketing
- Name: cto_bundle
- Expiration: 13 months
- Function: Provide cross-page functions
Google Analytics
Statistics
Google Analytics tracks website statistics to enhance user experience.
Statistics
- Name: _ga_
- Expiration: 1 year
- Function: Store and count pageviews
PHP
Functional
PHP is utilized for website development, with no data shared with third parties.
Functional
- Name: exp
- Expiration: N/A
- Function: Provide cross-page functions
Complianz
Functional
Complianz manages cookie consent on our website.
Functional
- Name: cmplz_tcf_consent
- Expiration: 365 days
- Function: Store cookie consent preferences
One Signal
Marketing
One Signal facilitates push notifications.
Marketing
- Name: isPushNotificationsEnabled
- Expiration: persistent
- Function: N/A
Google reCAPTCHA
Functional, Marketing
Google reCAPTCHA is used for spam protection.
Functional
- Name: _grecaptcha
- Expiration: 6 months
- Function: Provide spam protection
WordPress
Functional
WordPress is utilized for website development.
Functional
- Name: WP_PREFERENCES_USER_
- Expiration: persistent
- Function: Store user preferences
Stripe
Functional
Stripe is used for secure payment processing.
Functional
- Name: __stripe_mid
- Expiration: 1 year
- Function: Provide fraud prevention
HubSpot
Marketing, Statistics, Functional
HubSpot is used for marketing automation.
Marketing
- Name: __hstc
- Expiration: 13 months
- Function: Store time of visit
Hotjar
Functional, Statistics
Hotjar is used for heat mapping and screen recordings.
Functional
- Name: _hjSession_
- Expiration: session
- Function: Provide cross-page functions
Marketing, Functional
Facebook is used for social interaction and ad tracking.
Marketing
- Name: _fbp
- Expiration: 3 months
- Function: Store and track visits
Functional, Marketing
Twitter is used for social sharing.
Functional
- Name: local_storage_support_test
- Expiration: persistent
- Function: Provide load balancing
Functional, Marketing, Statistics, Preferences
LinkedIn is used for social interaction and ad tracking.
Functional
- Name: sdsc
- Expiration: session
- Function: Provide load balancing
Google Ads Optimization
Marketing
Utilized for efficient advertisement delivery.
Marketing
- Name: 1p_jar
- Expiration: 1 month
- Function: Provide ad delivery
7. Consent
Upon your first visit, you will encounter a pop-up detailing cookie usage. By selecting "Save preferences," you consent to our use of the specified cookies. Disabling cookies may affect website functionality.
8. Enabling/disabling and deleting cookies
You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Disabling all cookies may impede website functionality. If cookies are deleted, they will be set again upon your next visit.
9. Your rights with respect to personal data
You have rights concerning your personal data, including access, rectification, deletion, and the right to withdraw consent.
10. Contact details
For inquiries regarding this Cookie Policy, please contact: Tech City News, 124 City Roads, London, England, EC1V 2NX, United Kingdom. Email: mydata@wearemvi.com, Phone: 0208 150 8286.
This Cookie Policy was synchronized with cookiedatabase.org on 08/04/2026.
Source: UKTN News