Cookie Policy

Cookie Policy

Last Updated: September 15, 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how Shore News Network (“we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies (such as web beacons, pixels, and local storage) when you visit our website at https://www.shorenewsnetwork.com

(the “Site”).

This policy is designed to comply with applicable local, state, United States federal laws, and international data privacy frameworks, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA), and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) where applicable to international visitors.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) by your web browser when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, enhance user experience, and provide reporting data to website operators.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We classify the cookies used on our Site into the following categories:

  • Strictly Necessary Cookies: These are essential for the operation of our website, security, and core infrastructure (such as managing user sessions and load balancing). Without these cookies, certain services cannot be provided.
  • Performance & Analytics Cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors use our Site—such as which pages are visited most often—helping us optimize site speed, Core Web Vitals, and navigation.
  • Functional Cookies: These allow the Site to remember choices you make (such as your preferred text size or region) to provide enhanced, personalized features.
  • Advertising & Programmatic Cookies: We use third-party advertising partners (such as Google AdSense and programmatic header bidding networks) to serve relevant ads. These cookies track your browsing habits across websites to build a profile of your interests and deliver targeted advertisements.

3. Third-Party Cookies and Advertising

In addition to our own cookies, we work with trusted third-party vendors, analytics providers, and programmatic ad exchanges that may set cookies on your device.

  • Google Analytics & Ad Services: Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our Site or other websites. You can opt out of Google’s use of advertising cookies by visiting Google Ads Settings.
  • Outbrain & Widget Providers: Content recommendation and native advertising widgets may use cookies to measure engagement and recommend articles relevant to your interests.

4. Your Privacy Rights & Legal Compliance

United States Residents (CCPA / State Laws)

If you are a resident of California or other U.S. states with comprehensive privacy legislation, you have the right to opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of your personal information for targeted cross-context behavioral advertising.

  • You can manage your preferences or opt out of targeted advertising cookies through our site’s cookie preference center or by broadcasting a legally recognized opt-out preference signal (such as the Global Privacy Control).

European & International Visitors (GDPR)

If you access our Site from the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom, we process your personal data based on your explicit consent for non-essential cookies. You have the right to:

  • Access, correct, or request deletion of your personal data.
  • Withdraw your consent at any time via our cookie settings banner without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.

5. How to Control or Delete Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies.

  • Browser Controls: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, alert you when cookies are being sent, or delete existing cookies. (Note: Blocking strictly necessary cookies may impact the functionality of our Site).
  • Industry Opt-Out Tools: You can opt out of third-party behavioral advertising cookies through the Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) opt-out portal at aboutads.info/choices or the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) at [suspicious link removed].

6. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect operational, legal, or regulatory changes. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:

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