Cookie policy
Which cookies we use, why, and how to change your choice.
Last updated: October 9, 2026
Cookies are small files a website stores in your browser. We use as few as we can. Analytics cookies and personalized-ad cookies are only set if you allow them.
| Cookie | Type | What it does | Kept for |
|---|---|---|---|
| nym-cookie-consent | Necessary | Remembers your cookie choices (stored in your browser). | 12 months |
| news_session | Necessary | Keeps staff signed in to the newsroom dashboard. Readers never get it. | 7 days |
| _ga, _ga_* | Analytics (only if you allow it) | Google Analytics: tells visits apart to count readers anonymously. | Up to 2 years |
| __gads, __gpi, IDE | Advertising (Google AdSense) | Personalized ads with your consent; otherwise only frequency capping and fraud prevention. | Up to 13 months |
Changing your choice
Use (also at the bottom of every page), or visit Your privacy choices. You can also delete cookies in your browser settings. Google explains how it uses data at policies.google.com.
