This Cookie Policy explains how Somaliland NTV ("we," "our," "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on somalilandntv.com. It explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control their use. Please read this policy alongside our Privacy Policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, remember your preferences, and provide analytics information to site owners. Cookies set by the website you are visiting are called "first-party cookies." Cookies set by other parties (e.g., analytics or advertising services) are called "third-party cookies."
Other similar technologies we use include:
- Local Storage / Session Storage: Similar to cookies but stored directly in your browser
- Web beacons / pixels: Tiny invisible images used to track email open rates or page visits
- Fingerprinting: We do NOT use device fingerprinting techniques
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We use four categories of cookies:
| Category | Purpose | Examples | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strictly necessary for the website to function. Cannot be disabled. | Session management, security tokens, load balancing | Session / 1 year | |
| Remember your choices and settings (e.g., language preference, dark mode). | Language, display settings, newsletter dismissed state | 1 year | |
| Help us understand how visitors use the site so we can improve it. | Google Analytics (_ga, _gid, _gat), page view tracking | Up to 2 years | |
| Used to deliver relevant ads and measure advertising effectiveness. | Google AdSense, Facebook Pixel, conversion tracking | Up to 1 year |
3. Specific Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Provider | Type | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
_ga |
Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users for traffic analysis | 2 years | |
_gid |
Google Analytics | Distinguishes users for 24-hour session analysis | 24 hours | |
_gat |
Google Analytics | Throttles request rate to Google servers | 1 minute | |
__gads |
Google AdSense | Ad frequency capping and conversion measurement | 13 months | |
ntv_session |
Somaliland NTV | Maintains user session state | Session | |
ntv_prefs |
Somaliland NTV | Stores display preferences and newsletter dismissal | 1 year | |
ntv_consent |
Somaliland NTV | Records your cookie consent choices | 1 year | |
cf_clearance |
Cloudflare | Security — verifies human visitor to prevent DDoS attacks | 1 year |
4. Manage Your Cookie Preferences
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for the website to function. For all other categories, you can opt in or out below:
5. How to Control Cookies in Your Browser
You can also manage cookies directly through your browser settings. Here are links to instructions for the most popular browsers:
Note: Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality and your user experience.
6. Third-Party Opt-Out Tools
You can opt out of certain third-party advertising and analytics tracking using:
- Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On
- Your Online Choices (EU)
- Network Advertising Initiative Opt-Out (US)
7. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the "Last updated" date above and, where required, by seeking fresh consent. We encourage you to review this policy regularly.
8. Contact Us
Questions about our use of cookies? Contact:
- 📧 Email: [email protected]
- 🌐 Form: Contact Us page