LightNews Cookie Policy
Last updated: February 20, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies LightNews (www.lightnews.app) uses, why we use them, and your choices regarding cookies. For more information about how we handle personal data, see our Privacy Policy.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your web browser. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently and to provide information to site owners.
Cookies we use
| Cookie | Type | Party | Purpose | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _lightnews_session | Essential | First-party | Maintains your session (login state, CSRF protection). Required for the site to function. | Browser session (deleted when you close your browser) |
| cookie_consent | Essential | First-party | Stores your cookie consent preference (accepted or rejected). Required so we can respect your choice. | 1 year |
| _ga | Analytics | Third-party (Google) | Google Analytics — distinguishes unique users. Only set if you accept non-essential cookies. | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Analytics | Third-party (Google) | Google Analytics 4 — maintains session state. Only set if you accept non-essential cookies. | 2 years |
| _gid | Analytics | Third-party (Google) | Google Analytics — distinguishes unique users within a 24-hour window. Only set if you accept non-essential cookies. | 24 hours |
Your choices
When you first visit LightNews, a cookie banner asks whether you accept or reject non-essential (analytics) cookies. You can change your preference at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the site — the banner will appear again.
Essential cookies cannot be disabled because they are strictly necessary for the site to operate.
You can also configure your browser to block or delete cookies. See your browser's help documentation for instructions.
More information
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please see our Privacy Policy or contact us at [email protected].