Cookie Policy.

Comprehensive information about our use of cookies.

Last updated: 21 May 2026
Effective date: 21 May 2026

Plain-English summary

This page explains the cookies and similar storage technologies AnyNews uses. The short version:

  • We use only essential cookies today - to keep you logged in, remember your preferences, and protect against fraud.
  • We do not use advertising cookies or third-party tracking on our marketing site today.
  • We may add analytics (Google Analytics) and advertising tracking (Meta Pixel) in the future. Before we do, we will show a consent banner so you can choose what loads.
  • You can disable cookies in your browser. Some parts of the Service will not work without essential cookies.

The full policy below is the legally binding version.

1. What cookies are

Cookies are small text files that websites store on your device to remember information about you between visits. Similar technologies (local storage, session storage, web beacons, pixel tags) work the same way for the purposes of this Policy.

2. What we use today

As of the effective date of this Policy, AnyNews uses the following cookies and similar technologies:

2.1 Strictly necessary cookies

These are required to make the Service work and do not require consent under EU law.

PurposeTypeSet byDuration
Authentication (keeps you logged in)Session cookieAnyNewsSession, or 30 days if "remember me"
Session tokenLocal storageAnyNewsUntil you log out or clear browser storage
User preferences (settings, theme, language)Local storageAnyNewsUntil you clear browser storage
Channel-level configuration cacheLocal storageAnyNewsUntil you clear browser storage
Fraud and abuse protectionSession cookieAnyNewsSession

2.2 No advertising or analytics cookies are active today

Our marketing site at anynews.ai loads no third-party tracking pixels, no advertising cookies, no analytics scripts, and no session-recording tools at the date of this Policy.

3. What we may add in the future

We are planning to introduce two third-party tools on our marketing pages. Neither is active today:

3.1 Google Analytics

For understanding how visitors use the marketing site (page views, time on page, traffic sources). Sets first-party cookies (typically _ga, _gid).

3.2 Meta Pixel

For measuring the effectiveness of advertising we may run, and for retargeting (showing AnyNews ads to people who visited the site). Sets third-party cookies and stores hashed identifiers.

3.3 Consent banner

Before any of these tools loads, you will see a cookie consent banner with a real choice - you will be able to accept, reject, or customize which categories of cookies load. We will not load Google Analytics or Meta Pixel in jurisdictions with consent requirements (such as the EU, UK, or EEA) without your explicit opt-in.

4. Cookies set by our service providers

When you use the Service while logged in, certain providers we use may set their own cookies:

Stripe sets cookies on payment pages to handle card transactions securely and to detect fraud. These are essential for completing a purchase. Stripe's cookie information: stripe.com/cookies-policy/legal.

PayPal sets cookies during PayPal-based payment flows. PayPal's cookie information: paypal.com/legalhub/cookie-full.

Vercel (our hosting provider) may set basic technical cookies for performance and security. Vercel's cookie information: vercel.com/legal/cookie-policy.

We do not set or read these cookies ourselves - they are set by the relevant provider when you interact with their service.

5. How to control cookies

5.1 Browser settings

All major browsers let you block or delete cookies. Look for settings under "Privacy" or "Cookies and site data." Note that blocking essential cookies will prevent the Service from working correctly - you will not be able to log in or use core features.

5.2 Consent banner (future)

When we activate Google Analytics or Meta Pixel, you will be able to manage your choices through the consent banner. You will be able to change your preferences at any time by clicking the cookie settings link in the footer of the marketing site.

5.3 Do Not Track

Most browsers offer a "Do Not Track" signal. Because there is no consistent industry standard for honoring this signal, we do not currently respond to it. If you want to opt out of tracking, use the consent banner (once active) or disable cookies in your browser.

6. Changes

We may update this Policy at any time. Material changes are notified per our Terms of Service §15.1.

7. Contact

Questions about cookies or this Policy: info@anynews.ai.

Related: Privacy Policy for the broader picture of what data we collect and how we use it.