At Scripps News Daily, we use cookies and similar tools to make our website work better for you. This policy explains what cookies are, why we use them, and how you can control them when you visit.
When you visit our site, small files called cookies might be saved on your browser or device. These help the site remember some details about your visit. Some cookies are needed for the site to work properly, while others help us understand how people use the site.
You agree to how we use cookies as explained here by using our website. You can always change your cookie settings anytime in your browser or device.
Why We Use Cookies?
We use cookies for a few simple reasons:
- To help the website work properly
- To remember your choices or settings
- To see how people use our site and which pages are popular
- To support features like comments, forms, or videos
- To show you ads that might interest you on other websites
These cookies do different jobs, and we explain those types below.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are needed for the website to work properly. some parts of the site might not work right without them. They help with things like:
- Letting you access secure areas
- Remembering your cookie choices
- Helping you fill out forms
You can’t turn off these cookies on our site, but you can block them in your browser. Just know that some features might stop working if you do.
Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect general info about how people use our site. For example, they help us see:
- Which pages are popular
- How long visitors stay on the site
- Where visitors come from
This info is anonymous and only used to understand trends and make the site better. These cookies don’t identify you personally. If you turn them off, we won’t know how you use the site. This ultimately can make it harder for us to improve.
Functional Cookies
These cookies help the site remember your choices, like:
- Your language preference
- How you like the video player set up
- If you have already seen a pop-up or notice
These cookies often come from tools we use, like videos or comment sections. If you block them, some features might not work properly.
Advertising and Targeting Cookies
We may use cookies to show ads that better match your interests. These cookies can track:
- Which pages you visit on our site
- What links you click
- Ads you have seen or clicked on
They also help show ads on other websites based on what you have looked at before. You can choose not to accept these cookies. Ads will still show, but they might not be related to your interests.
Third-Party Cookies
Sometimes, other companies place cookies on our site. For example, social media content, videos, or analytics tools might add their own cookies. We don’t control these cookies, so check those companies’ cookie policies if you want to know more.
Managing Your Cookie Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings. You can:
- Delete cookies already saved
- Block new cookies from being added
- Get alerts when a site wants to use cookies
If you use more than one browser or device, you will need to change settings on each one. We suggest clearing your cookies first for best results, then choosing your preferences.
Remember, changing cookie settings might affect how the website works.
Policy Update
We may update this policy from time to time to keep up with new laws, technology, or how we use cookies. The new version will be posted here with the latest date at the top when we update it. This is always the most current version.