Cookie policy
About this cookie policy
This Cookie Policy explains how The Watchers uses cookies and similar technologies on watchers.news and related subdomains where this policy is displayed. It explains what cookies are, which types of cookies may be used, why they are used, and how you can manage your preferences.
Cookies may be used to make the website work, keep accounts and subscriptions secure, remember preferences, measure site performance, support embedded content, and display or measure advertising.
For more information about how we collect, use, store, and protect personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.
You can change or withdraw your cookie consent at any time through the Cookie Declaration or consent settings available on this website. Your consent applies to watchers.news and related subdomains where our consent-management system is active.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when a website loads in your browser. They allow the website to recognize your browser, remember certain information, and support specific website functions.
Some cookies are necessary for the website to work properly. Others are used only with your consent, such as analytics, advertising, embedded media, or preference cookies where applicable.
How do we use cookies?
The Watchers uses first-party cookies and may also use third-party cookies.
First-party cookies are set by watchers.news. They are mainly used for essential website functions, such as security, login sessions, subscription access, comment features, consent settings, and basic site operation.
Third-party cookies may be set by external services used on the website, including analytics providers, advertising partners, video platforms, social media embeds, map providers, security tools, payment processors, or other services integrated into the website.
These third-party cookies may be used to measure website performance, understand how visitors use the site, protect the website from abuse, provide embedded content, process subscriptions or payments, personalize or measure advertising, and improve the user experience.
What types of cookies do we use?
Essential cookies: These cookies are required for the website to function properly. They support core functions such as page navigation, security, consent management, account login, subscription access, comment functionality, and fraud or abuse prevention. Essential cookies do not require consent where they are strictly necessary for the service requested by the user.
Statistics and analytics cookies: These cookies help us understand how visitors use the website. They may collect information such as page views, traffic sources, browser type, device type, approximate location, time spent on pages, and interactions with website features. This information helps us evaluate site performance and improve the website.
Marketing and advertising cookies: The Watchers may display advertising. Marketing and advertising cookies may be used by us or by advertising partners to deliver, limit, personalize, or measure advertisements. These cookies may also help advertising partners understand how ads perform and, where permitted, show relevant advertising on this website or other websites.
Functional cookies: These cookies support optional website features that improve usability but are not strictly necessary. They may be used for embedded videos, social media content, content sharing, interactive tools, maps, comment features, or other third-party integrations.
Preference cookies: These cookies help remember choices you make on the website, such as consent settings, display preferences, region or language preferences, and other settings that improve future visits.
Third-party content and embedded services
Some pages may include embedded content from third-party services, such as videos, social media posts, maps, charts, advertising scripts, security tools, or payment systems. Embedded third-party content may behave as if you visited the third-party website directly.
These third parties may collect data, use cookies, track interactions, or apply their own privacy and cookie policies. The Watchers does not control third-party cookie practices. You should review the privacy and cookie policies of the relevant third-party services for more information.
How can I control my cookie preferences?
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by opening this page and selecting “Manage your consent,” where available. This will display the consent notice again and allow you to change your preferences or withdraw consent.
You may also manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block cookies, delete existing cookies, reject third-party cookies, or receive a warning before cookies are stored. The exact controls depend on the browser you use.
Blocking or deleting cookies may affect how the website works. Some features, including account login, subscription access, comment functions, embedded content, consent settings, or payment-related functions, may not work correctly without certain cookies.
For general information about managing cookies, you may visit allaboutcookies.org.
