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Last updated: March 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Sportive News ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit www.sportivenews.com.
When you first visit our website, you will be asked to consent to the use of non-essential cookies via our cookie consent banner. You can change or withdraw your consent at any time. Strictly necessary cookies are used without consent as they are required for the website to function.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, remember your preferences, and provide information to website owners about how their site is being used.
Types of Cookies We Use
1. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function correctly. They enable core features such as page navigation and access to secure areas. The website cannot function properly without these cookies, and they cannot be switched off. No consent is required for these cookies as they are necessary for the service you have requested.
2. Analytics and Performance Cookies
Legal basis: Consent
We use Google Analytics to collect anonymized information about how visitors use our website. This includes data such as which pages are visited most frequently, how long visitors stay on each page, and how visitors navigate between pages. This information helps us improve the performance and content of our website. These cookies are only set with your consent.
Google Analytics sets the following cookies:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes unique users for Google Analytics | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Stores and counts page views | 2 years |
| _gid | Distinguishes unique users within 24 hours | 24 hours |
3. Advertising Cookies (Google AdSense)
Legal basis: Consent
Sportive News uses Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website and other websites on the internet. These cookies allow Google to personalise the ads shown to you. These cookies are only set with your consent.
Google AdSense sets the following cookies:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| IDE | Used by Google DoubleClick to register and report the website user's actions after viewing or clicking on one of the advertiser's ads | 1 year |
| test_cookie | Used to check if the user's browser supports cookies | 15 minutes |
| VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE | Estimates user bandwidth on pages with embedded YouTube videos | 6 months |
| NID | Used by Google to customise ads in Google services | 6 months |
You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings or by visiting www.aboutads.info/choices.
4. Blogger Platform Cookies
Sportive News is hosted on Blogger, a platform operated by Google. Blogger may set its own cookies to maintain the functionality of the platform. These cookies are governed by Google's Privacy Policy.
Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we may use cookies set by trusted third parties. These third parties include:
- Google Analytics — website traffic and behaviour analysis
- Google AdSense — advertising personalisation and delivery
- Google (Blogger) — platform hosting and functionality
We do not control the cookies set by these third-party services. We recommend reviewing their individual privacy and cookie policies for full details.
Your Cookie Choices and Rights
Under GDPR and similar data protection laws, you have the right to:
- Accept all cookies — including analytics and advertising cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies — only strictly necessary cookies will be set
- Withdraw consent at any time — by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the site, the consent banner will reappear
Please note that rejecting or disabling non-essential cookies may affect the personalisation of advertisements shown to you and limit certain website features.
How to Control Cookies Through Your Browser
You can also manage or disable cookies at any time through your browser settings:
To opt out of being tracked by Google Analytics across all websites, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Cookies and Your Personal Data
Some of the cookies used on Sportive News may process personal data such as IP addresses or device identifiers. This data is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy. We do not sell your personal data to any third party.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please visit our Contact Page or email us at [email protected].