Cookie Policy
Last Updated: [03/10/2024]
1. Who We Are
We are City A.M., a leading business newspaper and digital platform providing news and insights on financial markets, economics, and business. Our website, www.cityam.com (the “Site”), is committed to delivering high-quality content while respecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we use cookies and similar technologies.
Our address is:
City A.M, 6th Floor, 107 Cheapside, London, EC2V
2. About This Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies on our Site and how you can manage your preferences. We want you to feel informed and in control of the information collected when you use our Site.
3. What Is a Cookie?
A cookie is a small text file that is stored on your device when you visit a website. Cookies help the website recognize your device on subsequent visits, enhancing your user experience by remembering your preferences and activities.
To see a full list of cookies we are currently using, use the link below:
Manage Preferences4. What Types of Cookies Do We Use?
We use the following types of cookies:
4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation of our Site. They enable core functionalities such as security, network management, and accessibility. Without these cookies, certain services on our Site cannot be provided.
Examples:
- OptanonConsent: Stores information about your cookie preferences.
- OptanonAlertBoxClosed: Prevents the cookie notice from appearing more than once.
4.2 Performance Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our Site, such as which pages are visited most often. They help us understand how our Site is performing and where improvements are needed.
Examples:
- _ga: Used by Google Analytics to distinguish unique users.
- _chartbeat2: Helps us understand real-time analytics and user engagement.
4.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
Examples:
- cto_writeable: Determines if additional third-party cookies can be set.
- _gdxxxx: Used for diagnostic purposes by our affiliate program.
4.4 Targeting Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests. They help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
Examples:
- pbjs-unifiedid: Stores a unique ID for targeted advertising.
- cto_bundle: Associated with our advertising platform for targeted ads.
4.5 Social Media Cookies
These cookies are set by social media services that we have added to the Site to enable you to share our content with your networks.
Example:
- g: Used for social media functionalities and sharing content.
5. Why Do We Use Cookies?
We use cookies to:
- Ensure the Site functions properly.
- Enhance your user experience by remembering your preferences.
- Analyze Site performance to improve our content and services.
- Deliver personalized content and advertisements relevant to your interests.
- Allow you to share content on social networks.
6. How Can You Manage Your Cookie Preferences?
6.1 On Our Site
We provide a Cookie Preference Tool accessible via the cookie icon at the bottom left-hand corner of each webpage. Through this tool, you can review and update your preferences for non-essential cookies at any time.
Your preferences are browser and device-specific, so you need to set them for each browser and device you use to access our Site. If you delete or block cookies, you may need to reapply these preferences.
6.2 Using Your Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or delete certain cookies. However, if you disable or delete cookies, some features of our Site may not function properly.
For more information on how to manage cookies in your browser, please visit:
- Microsoft Edge: Edge Cookie Settings
- Firefox: Firefox Cookie Settings
- Chrome: Chrome Cookie Settings
- Safari: Safari Cookie Settings
6.3 Industry Ad Choice Programs
You can opt out of personalized advertising by participating third-party ad companies through the following industry programs:
- UK/EU: Your Online Choices
- US: About Ads
- Canada: Your Ad Choices
Please note that opting out does not mean you will no longer receive advertising. You will still see ads, but they may not be tailored to your interests.
7. How Long Do Cookies Last?
Cookies may be session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) or persistent cookies (which remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them). The duration of cookies we use varies and is detailed within our Cookie Preference Tool.
8. Third Parties Involved
We work with various third-party partners who may set cookies on our Site to deliver services such as analytics, advertising, and social media functionalities. Detailed information about these third parties and the cookies they use is available within our Cookie Preference Tool.
9. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:
City A.M, 6th Floor, 107 Cheapside, London, EC2V For any queries relating to this Cookie Policy, you can contact us at adops@cityam.com, or write to us at the above address.