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Third-party cookies are employed, but with opt out instructions


Service: The Weekly Times
Status: DECLINED
Case: Third-party cookies are employed, but with opt out instructions
Changes: 3
Source: link
Author: vfvv Lv. 12


The cookie policy states: "Most browsers are initially set to accept cookies, but you can change your settings to notify you when a cookie is being set or updated, or to block cookies altogether. Some browsers may include setting that restrict cookies to "websites that you visit". Be aware that at times, before taking you to a page in our network which you have requested to visit, we may momentarily redirect your browser to another of our network sites to place a Cookie onto your browser. This is done to enhance your experience across our connected network of sites and to improve our ability to provide you with more relevant editorial and advertising content based on your activity across our connected network. Such local redirects may be included as "websites that you visit". Users can manage the use of Flash technologies, with the Flash management tools available at Adobe's website. Please note that by blocking any or all cookies you may not have access to certain features, content or personalization available through the Company Services."


Comments:
On 2026-05-29 19:02:11 UTC, vfvv Lv. 12 wrote:

found a better quote

On 2026-05-31 00:19:34 UTC, Dr_Jeff Lv. 77 Staff wrote:

declined: No explicit mention of third-party cookies.



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Version 3: 2026-05-31 00:19:34 UTC by Dr_Jeff 20149 Lv. 77
Analysis updated

Previous Status: PENDING

Updated Status: DECLINED

Version 2: 2026-05-29 19:02:11 UTC by vfvv 42067 Lv. 12
Analysis updated

Previous Analysis: The privacy policy states: "Online advertising. You can block certain advertisements by blocking or deleting cookies in your browser settings. However, we use cookies to provide some of our Company Services and you may not be able to use these Company Services if you do this. For more information about how we use cookies, see our Cookie Policy. Some third party providers use tracking technology other than cookies to deliver targeted advertisements to you. To opt out of us serving you this type of advertising on our network, go to https://preferences.news.com.au/preferences."

Updated Analysis: The cookie policy states: "Most browsers are initially set to accept cookies, but you can change your settings to notify you when a cookie is being set or updated, or to block cookies altogether. Some browsers may include setting that restrict cookies to "websites that you visit". Be aware that at times, before taking you to a page in our network which you have requested to visit, we may momentarily redirect your browser to another of our network sites to place a Cookie onto your browser. This is done to enhance your experience across our connected network of sites and to improve our ability to provide you with more relevant editorial and advertising content based on your activity across our connected network. Such local redirects may be included as "websites that you visit". Users can manage the use of Flash technologies, with the Flash management tools available at Adobe's website. Please note that by blocking any or all cookies you may not have access to certain features, content or personalization available through the Company Services."

Version 1: 2026-05-29 16:17:30 UTC by vfvv 42067 Lv. 12
Analysis created

Title: Third-party cookies are employed, but with opt out instructions

Analysis: The privacy policy states: "Online advertising. You can block certain advertisements by blocking or deleting cookies in your browser settings. However, we use cookies to provide some of our Company Services and you may not be able to use these Company Services if you do this. For more information about how we use cookies, see our Cookie Policy. Some third party providers use tracking technology other than cookies to deliver targeted advertisements to you. To opt out of us serving you this type of advertising on our network, go to https://preferences.news.com.au/preferences."

Status: PENDING