Cookie Policy

Last updated: March 19, 2026

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies and similar technologies are used on https://myersnews.com, why we use them, and how you can control them. For broader information about how we use your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that a website places on your device when you visit. They allow the website to remember information about your visit — such as your preferred settings — and are used to make the site work more effectively or to provide reporting to the site owner. In addition to traditional cookies, we also use browser localStorage for the same purposes where noted below.

2. How We Use Cookies

We categorize our cookies as follows:

Essential Cookies

These are necessary for the website to function. They cannot be disabled.

Analytics Cookies

These help us understand how visitors interact with the site so we can improve the experience. We use Google Analytics 4. These cookies are only set after you grant consent.

Advertising Cookies

These are used to serve you relevant advertisements through Google Ads (DoubleClick). They track your activity across websites to build a profile and show you tailored ads. These cookies are only set after you grant consent.

3. Cookies We Use

Cookie / Storage Key Provider Purpose Type Duration
myersnews_cookie_consent Myersnews Stores your cookie consent choice (localStorage, not a cookie) Essential Until browser data cleared
_ga Google Analytics Registers a unique ID to generate statistical data on how you use the site Analytics 2 years
_ga_* Google Analytics Maintains session state for GA4 measurement Analytics 2 years
_gid Google Analytics Registers a unique ID to distinguish users for the current session Analytics 24 hours
IDE Google Ads (DoubleClick) Used by Google DoubleClick to register and report your actions after viewing or clicking an ad Advertising 13 months
test_cookie Google Ads Checks whether your browser supports cookies Advertising 15 minutes

4. How to Manage Cookies

4.1 Our Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit the site, a cookie consent banner appears at the bottom of the screen. You can choose to "Accept All" cookies or click "Manage Preferences" to enable only the categories you choose. Your choice is saved in browser localStorage. You can change your preference at any time by clearing your browser's localStorage data and refreshing the page, which will cause the banner to reappear.

4.2 Browser Controls

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:

Note that blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of websites you visit. To manage cookies in your browser, refer to its help documentation:

4.3 Google Analytics Opt-Out

To prevent Google Analytics from collecting data about your visits across all websites, install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

4.4 Google Ads Personalization

You can manage Google ad personalization settings at adssettings.google.com. You may also opt out of interest-based advertising through the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page.

5. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy when we add or remove cookies or change how we use them. We will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page when we make changes. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

6. Contact

Questions about this Cookie Policy can be sent to:
info@myersnews.com
Subject line: "Cookie Policy Inquiry"