Last Updated: November 2025
Effective For: Khabar Mirror (khabarmirror.com)
Contact Email: [email protected]
1. INTRODUCTION
This Cookie Policy (“Policy”) explains how Khabar Mirror (“We”, “Us”, “Our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on its digital news platform www.khabarmirror.com (“Website”).
This Policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
By accessing or using Khabar Mirror, you consent to our use of cookies as described herein.
Users may disable or manage cookies through browser settings at any time.
2. WHAT ARE COOKIES?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, mobile, tablet) when you visit a website. Cookies allow us and certain third parties to:
- recognize your device
- remember your preferences
- improve website performance
- personalize your browsing experience
- analyze traffic patterns
- deliver advertising
Cookies do not give us access to your device or personal files.
3. TYPES OF COOKIES WE USE
Khabar Mirror uses several categories of cookies, each serving different purposes.
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the functioning of the Website.
They enable:
- page navigation
- secure browsing
- session management
- access to website features
Without these cookies, the Website may not operate correctly.
These cannot be disabled.
3.2 Analytical / Performance Cookies
Used to understand how users interact with the Website.
Collected by:
- Google Analytics
- Google Tag Manager
- Cloudflare Analytics
These cookies help us:
- measure traffic
- analyze page performance
- identify popular content
- detect errors
- improve user experience
All data collected is anonymous or pseudonymous.
3.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies allow us to remember your preferences such as:
- language selection (English / Hindi)
- site layout preferences
- reading settings
Disabling them may affect user convenience.
3.4 Advertising & Targeting Cookies
Used by:
- Google AdSense
- Google Ad Manager
- potential future ad networks
These cookies help:
- display relevant ads
- limit repeated ads
- measure ad performance
- prevent advertising fraud
Khabar Mirror does not control the data collected by external ad networks.
Users may disable personalized ads through Google’s Ad Settings.
3.5 Third-Party Cookies
These may be placed by services integrated on our Website, such as:
- YouTube video embeds
- X (Twitter) embeds
- Instagram posts
- Facebook posts
- Social login or sharing tools
- Content recommendation widgets
These external platforms may track your interactions and behavior independently.
Khabar Mirror is not responsible for third-party cookie practices.
4. WHY WE USE COOKIES
We use cookies for the following reasons:
4.1 To Improve Website Performance
- optimize loading speeds
- reduce server load
- improve navigation
4.2 To Personalize Content
- display language (English/Hindi)
- adjust layout for device type
- suggest relevant articles
4.3 To Understand User Behavior
- measure readership trends
- track content performance
- enhance editorial choices
4.4 For Advertising Revenue
Cookies help us:
- show relevant ads
- comply with ad network rules
- maintain free access to news by using advertisement income
4.5 For Security
Cookies help detect:
- spam bots
- repeated malicious attempts
- fraudulent activities
5. THIRD-PARTY COOKIES AND TRACKERS
Khabar Mirror integrates third-party technologies that may set their own cookies:
5.1 Google Analytics
Collects anonymized traffic data, device info, usage patterns.
5.2 Google AdSense / Ad Manager
May collect:
- browsing behavior
- ad impressions
- ad interactions
- device identifiers (pseudonymous)
5.3 Cloudflare Security & CDN
Uses cookies to ensure:
- site security
- DDoS protection
- optimal content delivery
5.4 Embedded Social Media Content
Platforms like YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter) may use cookies when you interact with embedded content.
Khabar Mirror does not control or manage third-party cookies.
6. HOW YOU CAN MANAGE COOKIES
Users may choose to:
- accept all cookies
- reject non-essential cookies
- delete existing cookies
- block cookies from specific domains
- disable cookies entirely
This can be done through browser settings:
6.1 Browser Controls
Most browsers allow cookie control through settings or preferences.
Options include:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
- Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy
- Edge: Settings → Cookies & Site Permissions
6.2 Opt-Out of Personalized Ads
Users may opt out at:
- Google Ads Settings
- https://www.aboutads.info
- Device-level privacy settings
6.3 Do Not Track (DNT)
Browsers may send a DNT signal, but our Website does not currently respond to DNT due to industry limitations.
7. CONSEQUENCES OF DISABLING COOKIES
If you choose to disable cookies:
- certain pages may not load properly,
- language preferences may not be retained,
- the Website may run slower,
- some functionalities (comments, embeds) may malfunction,
- ads may still appear but less relevant.
Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled.
8. COOKIE DURATION
Cookies may be:
8.1 Session Cookies
Expire when you close the browser.
8.2 Persistent Cookies
Remain until they expire or are deleted manually.
Duration may range from a few minutes to two years (as set by third-party providers).
9. UPDATES TO THIS COOKIE POLICY
Khabar Mirror may update this Policy:
- to comply with new laws,
- if we adopt new technologies,
- when adding Hindi-language integrations,
- when advertising or analytics partners change.
Changes will be posted with an updated “Last Updated” date.
Continued usage after updates signifies acceptance.
10. CONTACT INFORMATION
For questions, clarifications, or concerns about this Cookie Policy, contact us here:
Khabar Mirror
Email: [email protected]
