The technology news publication UKTech.news has released a comprehensive update to its Cookie Policy, effective June 4, 2025. The policy is designed to comply with UK data protection regulations and applies to all citizens and legal permanent residents of the United Kingdom who visit the website at https://www.uktech.news. The document outlines the types of cookies and similar technologies used on the site, their purposes, and how users can manage their preferences.
Understanding Cookies, Scripts, and Web Beacons
The policy begins by defining the technologies involved. A cookie is a small file stored by a user's browser on their device, which can be accessed by the website's servers or third-party servers on subsequent visits. Scripts are pieces of program code executed on the server or user device to enable interactive functionality. Web beacons, also known as pixel tags, are small invisible elements used to monitor traffic and collect data about users. These definitions set the foundation for a transparent explanation of data collection practices.
Categories of Cookies Used
UKTech.news categorizes its cookies into several types. Functional or technical cookies are essential for proper website operation, such as remembering user preferences and maintaining shopping cart items. These are placed without requiring user consent. Statistics cookies collect anonymized data on website usage to help optimize the user experience, and the site asks for permission to place these. Advertising cookies enable personalized ads based on browsing behavior both on and off the site, and since they are considered tracking cookies, consent is required. Marketing or tracking cookies create user profiles for advertising across multiple websites. Social media cookies are also used, as the site includes content from Facebook, LinkedIn, and X (formerly Twitter) for sharing and liking features, which may process data for personalized advertising.
Detailed List of Third-Party Services and Cookies
The policy provides an extensive breakdown of the cookies placed by various services. For instance, Google various services use functional and marketing cookies, including google_auto_fc_cmp_setting for consent preferences and __gpi for advertising. CloudFlare, used for content delivery, employs functional cookies like mirage_cache_manifest and __cf_bm for bot filtering. Criteo, a marketing platform for remarketing, sets cookies such as cto_bundle with a 13-month expiration. Google Analytics statistics cookies (_ga, _gid, etc.) store and count pageviews. PHP and Complianz provide functional cookies for session management and cookie consent, with Complianz storing preferences for up to 365 days. Other notable services include One Signal for push notifications, Google reCAPTCHA for spam prevention, WordPress for site functionality, Stripe for payment fraud prevention, HubSpot for marketing automation, Hotjar for heat maps and session recordings, and various social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn, each with specific marketing, functional, or statistical cookies.
Consent Management and User Rights
Upon first visit, users see a pop-up explaining cookies and can click "Save preferences" to consent to selected categories. Disabling cookies via browser settings may affect site functionality. The policy details users' rights under UK GDPR, including the right to know why data is collected, access personal data, request rectification or deletion, withdraw consent, transfer data, and object to processing. Contact details for the data controller are provided: Tech City News at 124 City Roads, London, EC1V 2NX, with email mydata@ex.comwearemvi.com and phone 0208 150 8286. The policy also mentions that users can manage consent through the website's interface and that the policy is synchronized with cookiedatabase.org as of May 27, 2026.
Additional Technical and Legal Context
The policy includes sections on enabling and deleting cookies through browser settings, emphasizing that disabling all cookies may impair site functionality. It also references the TCF vendor list for transparency in data sharing with partners, allowing users to provide or withdraw consent on a per-purpose basis for statistics and marketing. The document aligns with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) guidelines, offering a complaint mechanism. This update reflects ongoing efforts to maintain transparency and user control in an evolving digital privacy landscape.
Source: UKTN News