Cookies Policy

Last Updated: November 2025

This Cookies Policy explains how Jinja News (owned by Push Back Network – Part of Jinja Media) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website. This Policy complies with GDPR (EU/UK), CCPA/CPRA (California), and Ezoic/Google AdSense requirements.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the site function properly, improve performance, and allow features like analytics and advertising.

Cookies may be:

• Session cookies — deleted when your session ends.

• Persistent cookies — stored on your device for a set time.

• First‑party cookies — placed by us.

• Third‑party cookies — placed by vendors such as Google, Ezoic, or analytics providers.

2. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

A. Essential Cookies

These enable core functionality such as security, page loading, and basic site features.

B. Analytics & Performance Cookies

Used to understand how visitors use the site, diagnose issues, and improve user experience.

C. Advertising & Personalization Cookies

Used by Google, Ezoic, and other partners to:

• Display relevant ads

• Prevent showing the same ad repeatedly

• Measure ad performance

• Build anonymous interest profiles

D. Preference Cookies

Store your selected settings such as language or cookie consent choices.

3. Cookies We Use (Human‑Readable Table)

Below is a simplified, builder‑safe table format (no complex layouts so it won't collapse in Hostinger):

Essential Cookies

• Used for security, fraud prevention, and site operation.

• Examples: session ID cookies, consent configuration cookies.

Analytics Cookies

• Track anonymous usage patterns.

• Examples: Google Analytics cookies, Ezoic analytics cookies.

Advertising Cookies

• Used by Google Ads, Ezoic, and partners to show relevant ads.

• Examples include:

  • Google AdSense cookies (ad personalization)

  • Ezoic ad delivery and frequency capping cookies

Preference Cookies

• Save your settings (e.g., dark mode, language, consent choices).

If you would like a full technical cookie list, Ezoic automatically generates one when integrated.

4. Third‑Party Cookies

We use services that set their own cookies, including:

• Google (Ads, Analytics)

• Ezoic (Monetization, analytics, performance optimization)

• Social media embeds

• Video hosting embeds (YouTube, Vimeo)

These third parties may use cookies to track browsing behaviour across websites.

5. Managing Cookies & Consent

A. Cookie Consent Banner (CMP)

You can accept, reject, or customize cookies at any time through our Cookie Settings link (in footer) or banner.

B. Browser Controls

You may block or delete cookies via your browser settings.

C. Opt‑Out of Personalised Advertising

• Google Ads personalization: https://adssettings.google.com

• Ezoic: via our on‑site CMP settings

California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)

You may opt out fully of the sale or sharing of personal information via the:

Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information link in our footer.

6. GDPR Legal Basis for Cookies

We rely on the following lawful bases:

• Consent — for analytics, advertising, and non‑essential cookies.

• Legitimate Interest — for strictly necessary cookies.

7. How to Withdraw Consent

You may change or withdraw your consent anytime through the Cookie Settings link or by contacting us:

Email: info@jinja.news

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with a new "Last Updated" date.