Cookie Policy
Last Updated: January 27, 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how the Kentfield Times uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
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 and provide useful information to website owners.
We use both session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which stay on your device until they expire or you delete them).
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, access to secure areas, and maintaining your preferences. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. They help us improve website performance and user experience.
Functionality Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and settings. They may be set by us or third-party providers.
Targeting/Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
Specific Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| _kt_session | Maintains session state | Session | Essential |
| _kt_preferences | Stores user preferences | 1 year | Functional |
| _ga | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years | Analytics |
| _ga_[site-id] | Stores and counts pageviews | 2 years | Analytics |
| _gid | Stores and updates unique value for each page visited | 24 hours | Analytics |
| _gat | Used to throttle request rate | 1 minute | Analytics |
| _kt_advertising | Ad personalization | 90 days | Targeting |
Third-Party Cookies
We also use third-party services that may set cookies on your device. These include:
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about:
- How long you spend on our site
- Which pages you visit
- How you reached our site
- Basic demographic information
You can opt-out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Other Third-Party Services
- Social media plugins for content sharing
- Advertising partners for targeted advertising
- Content delivery networks for optimal performance
Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in various ways:
- Browser Settings: You can modify your browser settings to accept or reject cookies, or to notify you when a cookie is being set.
- Cookie Preferences: Use our cookie preference center to customize your cookie settings on our website.
- Third-Party Tools: You can use various opt-out tools provided by advertising networks.
Please note that blocking some types of cookies may impact your experience on our website and the services we can offer.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will post the updated policy on our website with a revised "Last Updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact our Privacy Team at privacy@kentfieldtimes.com.