1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience and give website owners information about how their site is being used. Cookies may be “persistent” (remaining on your device until they expire or are deleted) or “session” (deleted when you close your browser).
2. How We Use Cookies
Bear Market News uses cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
2.1 Essential (Strictly Necessary) Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the Site to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in or filling in forms. They do not store any personally identifiable information.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| wordpress_test_cookie | Checks if browser accepts cookies | Session |
| wordpress_logged_in_* | Keeps you logged in | Session |
| wp-settings-* | Stores user preferences | 1 year |
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
2.2 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Site by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We use Google Analytics for this purpose.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics — distinguishes users | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics 4 — persists session state | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics — distinguishes users | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics — throttles request rate | 1 minute |
2.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| wp_lang | Stores language preference | Session |
| comment_author_* | Remembers comment form details | 1 year |
3. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on the Site are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages:
- Google Analytics: See “Analytics Cookies” above. Google’s privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy. You can opt out of Google Analytics at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
- Embedded Content: Articles may include embedded content from YouTube, Twitter/X or other platforms. These third parties may set their own cookies when you interact with embedded content. We do not control these cookies.
4. Managing and Disabling Cookies
Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings. You can typically:
- View what cookies are stored on your device
- Delete individual cookies or all cookies
- Block third-party cookies
- Block all cookies
- Set preferences for specific websites
Instructions for managing cookies in popular browsers:
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies and site data
- Brave: Settings → Shields → Cookie blocking
Please note that blocking all cookies may impact the functionality of the Site and your ability to use certain features. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as the Site cannot function without them.
5. Cookie Consent
When you first visit the Site, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking on “Cookie Settings” in the footer of the Site.
By continuing to use the Site after seeing the consent banner and without actively declining cookies, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.
6. Legal Compliance
This Cookie Policy is designed to comply with:
- Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)
- European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), where applicable
- United Kingdom’s Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR)
- California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), where applicable
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
8. Contact
For questions about this Cookie Policy, contact [email protected].
Last Updated: September 2026