Cookie Policy
Last Updated: January 1, 2024
Introduction to Cookies
Cookies are small pieces of data that a website sends to a user’s computer or device while they are viewing the site. These cookies are stored on the user’s device and are used by websites to remember things about visitors — like your preferences, which can make the site process faster and more personalized during subsequent visits.
Types of Cookies We Use
vermont-news uses several types of cookies, each serving a different purpose:
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Necessary Cookies: These are essential for the operation of our website and enable you to navigate the site and use its features, such as accessing secure areas. Without these cookies, services like logging into your account cannot be provided.
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Performance Cookies: These collect information about how visitors use a website, for instance, which pages visitors go to most often, and if they get error messages from web pages. These cookies do not collect personally identifiable information and are used only to improve the performance of the user experience on our website.
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Functionality Cookies: These allow the website to remember your choices (such as your username or region) to provide a more personalized experience. They can also be used to memorize settings you’ve applied, so you won’t have to re-enter them next time you visit.
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Targeting/Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver content that is more relevant to you and your interests. They may be used to deliver ads that are more relevant to you, or to limit the number of times you see a particular advertisement. They remember that you have visited our website and may help us understand your behavior after you see an advertisement.
Managing/Deleting Cookies
You can manage and delete cookies whenever you wish by adjusting your browser settings, using opt-out settings provided in the cookie consent notice on our website, or by refusing cookies upon your first visit to our site. If you disable cookies, some functionality of our website may be affected. For more detailed information about managing and deleting cookies, visit aboutcookies.org or allaboutcookies.org.
Third-Party Cookies
We also use third-party cookies — these are cookies placed by authorized third parties with our consent. These cookies may be used for functionalities like tracking the effectiveness of our site or for advertising purposes. These third-party service providers have their own privacy policies and may use the information collected to serve you with relevant advertisements on other websites based on your visit to our website.
Consent and Control
We respect your right to privacy and seek to inform you about how we use cookies. Your first visit to vermont-news will result in a prompt to consent to our use of cookies. If you agree, we (and third parties) will use cookies as described in this policy. You can change your preferences at any time by visiting the cookie consent settings on our website.
Contact Information
If you have questions or concerns about our Cookie Policy or the personal data we collect, please contact our Data Protection Officer at:
This Cookie Policy is compliant with GDPR, ePrivacy Directive, CCPA, and UK GDPR. We regularly review this policy to ensure it meets all legal requirements and reflects the latest best practices in privacy.
Updates to This Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy was last updated on January 1, 2024. Future updates will be posted on this page and, where appropriate, notified to you by email. Please regularly check back for updates to this policy.