Cookies Policy

Effective Date: December 10, 2024

USA Today Network (“we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our website [Insert URL] (the “Website”) and to improve the performance and functionality of our services. This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your options for managing them.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They enable the site to recognize your device, remember your preferences, and track your interactions for analytics, personalization, and advertising purposes.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following types of cookies on our Website:

a. Essential Cookies:
These cookies are necessary for the Website to function properly. They enable core features like navigation, security, and access to secure areas.

b. Performance and Analytics Cookies:
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our Website, such as pages viewed and time spent on the site. We use this data to improve the Website's performance.

c. Functional Cookies:
Functional cookies allow the Website to remember your preferences and provide enhanced features, such as language settings or remembering your login details.

d. Advertising and Targeting Cookies:
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. They track your browsing habits and help us measure the effectiveness of ad campaigns.

e. Third-Party Cookies:
Some cookies are placed by third-party services, such as analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) or social media platforms, to collect data for their purposes.

3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

• Ensure the proper functioning of our Website.
• Analyze and understand user behavior to enhance our content and services.
• Provide personalized content and recommendations.
• Deliver targeted advertisements.
• Measure and optimize the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.

4. Your Cookie Choices

You have several options for managing your cookie preferences:

a. Browser Settings:
Most browsers allow you to control and delete cookies through their settings. Check your browser’s help section for instructions on how to disable or delete cookies.

b. Opt-Out Tools:
You can opt-out of targeted advertising by visiting http://www.aboutads.info/choices or http://www.youronlinechoices.com/.

c. Cookie Banner:
When you first visit our Website, you will see a cookie banner. You can use this banner to accept or manage your cookie preferences.

Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our Website and your user experience.

5. Third-Party Cookies

We work with third-party service providers who may place cookies on your device. These include:

• Google Analytics: For tracking website usage and performance.
• Social Media Platforms: For sharing content and integrating with social media accounts.
• Advertising Networks: To serve personalized advertisements.

For more information on third-party cookies, review their respective privacy policies.

6. Updates to This Cookies Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with the “Effective Date” updated.

7. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Cookies Policy or how we use cookies, please contact us:
Email: justin.libak@usatoday.com

Acknowledgment
By using our Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the use of cookies as described in this Cookies Policy.