Cookie Policy
Last updated: 12 May 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website owners information about how their sites are used.
Cookies may be first-party (set by tgbnews.co.uk directly) or third-party (set by a third-party service we use). They may be session cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or persistent cookies (remain on your device for a set period).
2. Essential Cookies
Essential cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function. They cannot be disabled. Without these cookies, the site would not work correctly.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| tgbn_cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 12 months | tgbnews.co.uk |
| cf_clearance | Cloudflare security cookie for DDoS protection | Session / 30 days | Cloudflare |
| __cflb | Cloudflare load balancing | Session | Cloudflare |
3. Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website, which pages are most popular, how long visitors spend on the site, and where traffic comes from. All analytics data is aggregated and does not identify individual users. We use IP anonymisation where possible.
These cookies are only set with your consent.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics — distinguishes unique users | 2 years | |
| _ga_[ID] | Google Analytics — stores session state | 2 years | |
| _gid | Google Analytics — distinguishes users within 24 hours | 24 hours | |
| _gat | Google Analytics — throttles request rate | 1 minute |
4. Advertising Cookies
Advertising cookies are used to display relevant advertisements to you, both on our site and across the web. They may track your browsing history to build a profile of your interests. These cookies are only set with your explicit consent.
You can opt out of interest-based advertising at adssettings.google.com or via the Your Online Choices tool.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| IDE | Google Ads — used for ad targeting and conversion tracking | 13 months | |
| _gcl_au | Google AdSense — conversion tracking | 3 months | |
| ANID | Google Ads — used to serve targeted ads | 13 months |
5. Functional Cookies
Functional cookies allow the website to remember your choices and preferences to provide a more personalised experience. They are set with your consent.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| tgbn_newsletter_dismissed | Remembers if you have dismissed the newsletter signup | 30 days | tgbnews.co.uk |
| tgbn_theme | Remembers your display preference | 12 months | tgbnews.co.uk |
6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time using the following methods:
- Cookie preference centre: Use the button at the bottom of any page to access our cookie consent manager, where you can accept or reject individual cookie categories.
- Browser settings: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Refer to your browser's help documentation for instructions.
- Third-party opt-out tools: You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Please note: Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website. Essential cookies cannot be disabled.
7. GDPR and UK GDPR Compliance
Under UK GDPR and EU GDPR, we are required to obtain your consent before setting non-essential cookies. We obtain this consent through our cookie consent banner, which appears on your first visit to the site.
Your consent is recorded with a timestamp and version number. You can withdraw consent at any time by accessing our cookie preference centre.
For more information about your data rights, please read our Privacy Policy.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@tgbnews.co.uk