1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website or use a mobile application. They are widely used to make websites and apps work more efficiently and to provide information to the owners of the site or app.
Cookies allow a website or app to recognize your device and store some information about your preferences or past actions. This helps us provide you with a better experience when you use The Wall Street Journal News App.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies (such as web beacons, pixel tags, and local storage) for various purposes, including:
- Essential Cookies: These are necessary for the App to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility.
- Performance Cookies: These help us understand how visitors interact with our App by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve the way our App works.
- Functionality Cookies: These allow the App to remember choices you make (such as your username, language, or region) and provide enhanced, personalized features.
- Targeting/Advertising Cookies: These are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. They also help us measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Session Cookies | Maintain your session while using the App | Session (deleted when you close the App) |
| Authentication Cookies | Remember your login status | 30 days |
| Preference Cookies | Remember your settings and preferences | 1 year |
| Analytics Cookies | Help us understand how you use the App | 2 years |
| Advertising Cookies | Deliver relevant advertisements | 90 days |
4. Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics of the App, deliver advertisements on and through the App, and so on. These third parties may include:
- Google Analytics: Helps us understand how users interact with our App
- Advertising Partners: Help us deliver relevant advertisements
- Social Media Platforms: Enable social sharing features
- Payment Processors: Facilitate secure payment transactions
These third parties may use cookies to collect information about your online activities across different websites and apps. We do not control these third-party cookies, and they are subject to the privacy policies of the respective third parties.
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
5.1 Cookie Consent
When you first use our App, we will ask for your consent to use cookies. You can choose to accept all cookies, decline non-essential cookies, or customize your preferences.
5.2 Changing Your Preferences
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:
- Accessing the settings menu in the App
- Visiting the "Cookie Preferences" section in your account settings
- Clearing your browser or app data (note: this may affect App functionality)
5.3 Browser and Device Settings
Most web browsers and mobile devices allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser or device to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. However, if you disable cookies, some features of our App may not function properly.
For more information on how to manage cookies in your browser or device, please refer to the help documentation provided by your browser or device manufacturer.
6. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers and devices include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites and apps that you do not want to have your online activities tracked. Currently, there is no uniform standard for recognizing and responding to DNT signals. As such, we do not currently respond to DNT browser signals or mechanisms.
7. Local Storage and Similar Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use other similar technologies such as:
- Local Storage: Stores data locally on your device for faster access
- Session Storage: Stores data temporarily during your session
- Web Beacons: Small images embedded in content that help us track usage
- Pixel Tags: Similar to web beacons, used to track email opens and website visits
These technologies serve similar purposes to cookies and are subject to the same privacy protections described in this policy.
8. Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable or block cookies, some features of our App may not be available or may not function properly. For example:
- You may need to log in each time you use the App
- Your preferences and settings may not be saved
- Some personalized content may not be available
- Performance and functionality may be reduced
9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy in the App and updating the "Last Updated" date.
We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookies Policy, please contact us:
- Email: [email protected]
- Address: Dow Jones & Company, Inc., 1211 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10036, USA
- Phone: +1 (212) 416-2000