Cookie Policy

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit websites or use web applications. They help websites remember information about your visit and preferences.

OpenNews uses minimal cookies and similar technologies to provide and improve our service while respecting your privacy.

OpenNews uses cookies for the following purposes:

• Essential functionality: To ensure the extension works properly

• Preferences: To remember your settings and preferences

• Analytics: To understand how our service is used (anonymized data only)

• Security: To protect against fraud and abuse

Essential Cookies: Required for basic functionality. These cannot be disabled.

• Session management

• Security features

• Basic functionality

Analytics Cookies: Help us understand usage patterns (optional).

• Anonymous usage statistics

• Performance monitoring

• Error tracking

We may use third-party services that set their own cookies:

• Analytics providers (Google Analytics, etc.)

• Error reporting services

• Payment processors (for premium features)

These third parties have their own privacy policies and cookie practices.

You can control cookies through:

• Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies

• Extension settings: Control OpenNews-specific preferences

• Opt-out tools: Use third-party opt-out mechanisms for analytics

Note: Disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of OpenNews.

Different cookies have different retention periods:

• Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser

• Persistent cookies: Stored for a specific period (usually 30 days to 2 years)

• Local storage: May persist until manually cleared

We regularly review and minimize data retention periods.