Last Updated: December 8, 2025
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
How We Use Cookies
Boring News uses cookies primarily through Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. This helps us improve your experience and our content.
Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. Currently, Boring News does not use strictly necessary cookies beyond basic session management.
Analytics Cookies
We use Google Analytics cookies to collect information about how visitors use our website. These cookies collect information in an aggregate form to help us understand:
- Number of visitors to our site
- Where visitors come from
- Pages visited on our site
- Time spent on pages
- Browser and device information
- General geographic location (city/country level)
Google Analytics Cookies Used:
_ga– Distinguishes unique users (expires after 2 years)_gid– Distinguishes unique users (expires after 24 hours)_gat– Used to throttle request rate (expires after 1 minute)
These cookies do not collect personal information that directly identifies you.
Marketing Cookies
We do not currently use marketing or advertising cookies.
Functionality Cookies
We do not currently use functionality cookies beyond basic preferences.
Third-Party Cookies
Google Analytics
Google Analytics is a web analytics service provided by Google LLC. Google uses cookies to help us analyze how users interact with our website.
The information generated by these cookies about your use of the website is transmitted to and stored by Google. Google may also transfer this information to third parties as required by law or where such third parties process the information on Google’s behalf.
For more information about Google Analytics cookies, visit:
- Google Analytics Cookie Usage: https://developers.google.com/analytics/devguides/collection/analyticsjs/cookie-usage
- Google Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
How to Control Cookies
You have several options to manage or disable cookies:
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- Block all cookies
- Block third-party cookies only
- Delete cookies after each session
- Accept cookies only from specific sites
How to access cookie settings in common browsers:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
Note: Blocking or deleting cookies may affect your experience on our website and limit certain functionality.
Google Analytics Opt-Out
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by:
- Browser Add-on: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Download at: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
- Browser Privacy Settings: Enable “Do Not Track” in your browser settings (though not all services honor this)
Mobile Devices
On mobile devices, you can manage cookies through your device settings:
- iOS: Settings → Safari → Block All Cookies
- Android: Settings → Site settings → Cookies
Cookie Consent
By continuing to use boringnews.ca, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this Cookie Policy. When you first visit our website, you may see a cookie notice informing you about our use of cookies.
You can withdraw your consent at any time by:
- Deleting cookies through your browser settings
- Opting out of Google Analytics as described above
- Contacting us directly
Data Retention
Google Analytics cookies have the following retention periods:
_ga– 2 years from last activity_gid– 24 hours_gat– 1 minute
You can delete these cookies at any time through your browser settings.
Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our use of cookies or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.
We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
Your Privacy Rights
Your use of cookies is also governed by our Privacy Policy. For information about your privacy rights and how we protect your data, please see our Privacy Policy at boringnews.ca/privacy-policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
Email: contact@boringnews.ca
Website: boringnews.ca
Additional Resources
To learn more about cookies and online privacy:
- All About Cookies: https://www.allaboutcookies.org
- Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada: https://www.priv.gc.ca
- Your Online Choices (Canada): https://youradchoices.ca
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