Cookies Policy For Dawar Times
Last Updated: [ 29/09/2025 ]
At Dawar Times, we are committed to ensuring transparency and trust with our readers. Like most modern websites, we use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze traffic, personalize content, and serve relevant advertisements. This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, how and why we use them, the types of cookies placed on your device, and how you can control your cookie preferences. By continuing to use Dawar Times, you acknowledge and agree to our use of cookies in line with this policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They contain information such as unique identifiers, browsing activity, and user preferences. Cookies are widely used across the internet to help websites operate efficiently, remember user preferences, and improve the overall user experience.
Cookies can be “session cookies” (temporary and deleted once you close your browser) or “persistent cookies” (which remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted).
2. Why We Use Cookies
At Dawar Times, we use cookies for a variety of reasons, including but not limited to:
- Essential Website Functions: Some cookies are necessary for our Website to function correctly. These enable features like navigation, account login, and access to secure areas.
- Performance & Analytics: We use analytics cookies to measure how visitors interact with our content. This helps us improve page performance, identify popular articles, and ensure a smooth reader experience.
- Personalization: Cookies enable us to remember your reading preferences, such as saved sections, preferred topics, or dark/light mode settings, allowing you to enjoy a more tailored experience.
- Advertising & Monetization: As a news platform, Dawar Times generates revenue through advertising (e.g., Google AdSense, affiliate programs, or sponsored placements). Cookies help us deliver ads that are relevant to you and measure the effectiveness of those ads.
- Security & Fraud Prevention: Certain cookies help us detect and prevent fraudulent activity or abuse of our platform.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
- Strictly Necessary Cookies – Required for the Website’s basic functionality. Without these, some parts of Dawar Times may not work correctly.
- Performance & Analytics Cookies – These track usage patterns, visitor counts, and traffic sources (e.g., through Google Analytics) to help us improve content and site navigation.
- Functionality Cookies – Remember the settings and choices you make (such as your region, language, or subscription preferences) to provide a personalized experience.
- Advertising Cookies – Used by us and our advertising partners to deliver relevant ads, track performance, and manage ad frequency.
- Third-Party Cookies – Placed by services we use, such as social media embeds, video platforms, or advertising networks. These providers may use the data for their own purposes.
4. Third-Party Cookies
We work with trusted third-party providers, which may place cookies on your device when you use Dawar Times. These include:
- Google Analytics – to analyze visitor behavior and improve our Website.
- Google AdSense / Advertising Partners – to display relevant advertisements.
- Social Media Integrations – if you share an article via Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, or other platforms, they may set cookies to enable sharing.
- Affiliate Partners – if we promote tools or services, affiliate cookies track referrals and commissions.
Please note that we do not control third-party cookies, and their use is subject to the privacy policies of the respective providers.
5. Managing and Controlling Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. Here are your options:
- Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through their settings. Check your browser’s help section for details.
- Cookie Consent Banner: When you first visit Dawar Times, you may see a cookie consent pop-up or banner allowing you to accept, reject, or customize your cookie preferences.
- Opting Out of Personalized Ads: You can manage how Google and other networks show you personalized ads by visiting Google Ads Settings or using third-party tools like Your Online Choices.
Please note that disabling cookies may affect your experience on Dawar Times, and some features may not function correctly.
6. Data Collected Through Cookies
The data collected via cookies may include:
- Your IP address and device information.
- Browser type and operating system.
- Pages you visit and articles you read.
- Referring to the Website or link.
- Time spent on the site and user interactions.
This information is primarily aggregated and anonymized; however, when combined with other identifiers, it may constitute personal data under laws such as the GDPR or CCPA.
7. Legal Basis and Compliance
As a global digital news platform, Dawar Times respects international privacy regulations, including:
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for users in the European Union.
- California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) for California residents.
- Other applicable regional data protection laws.
We process cookies either based on your consent (for non-essential cookies) or in accordance with our legitimate business interests (for essential website functionality).
8. Updates to This Cookies Policy
We reserve the right to update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in applicable laws, technological advancements, or our business practices. Any updates will be posted on this page, accompanied by a revised “Last Updated” date.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns regarding our use of cookies, please reach out to us:
📧 Email: dawarnetwork@gmail.com
🌐 Website: dawartimes.com
At Dawar Times, cookies play a crucial role in delivering high-quality journalism, keeping our platform free for readers, and ensuring that advertisements remain relevant and meaningful. We value your trust and encourage you to manage your cookie preferences to stay in control of your browsing experience.
