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Cookie Policy

Last updated October 25, 2026

Cookies are small files stored in your browser. Similar technologies, such as local storage, work in the same way. This page lists what VERITY uses and how you can control it.

Essential (always on)

  • verity_consent (local storage): remembers whether you accepted or rejected non-essential cookies.
  • verity_geo (local storage): remembers the news edition you selected in the header.

These do not track you and are not shared with anyone.

Analytics (only with your consent)

  • Google Analytics (cookies such as _ga and _ga_*): count visits and show which pages are read. Retention is up to 2 years.

Advertising (only with your consent)

  • Google AdSense and its partners (cookies such as __gads, __gpi, IDE and NID): used to show ads, limit how often you see them, measure their performance and, where you allow it, personalise them.

How to control cookies

  • Use the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer to accept or reject non-essential cookies at any time.
  • Change your browser settings to block or delete cookies.
  • Manage personalised ads at Google Ads Settings.

Until you make a choice, analytics and advertising storage stay switched off. More details are in our Privacy Policy.