1. Introduction
Like most websites, TheWeave.media (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies to make the site work, understand how it is used, and improve your experience.
This Cookie Policy explains:
- what cookies are
- which types of cookies we use
- how you can manage your cookie preferences
2. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites:
- recognise your device
- remember preferences
- understand how visitors use the site
Similar technologies (such as pixels or local storage) may be used for similar purposes. In this policy, we refer to all of these as “cookies”.
3. Types of cookies we use
The specific cookies in use may change over time as we improve our site and services, but they generally fall into the following categories:
3.1 Strictly necessary cookies
These cookies are essential for the site to function properly. They:
- enable basic features such as page navigation
- support security and load balancing
Without these cookies, some parts of the site may not work correctly.
3.2 Performance and analytics cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use the site so we can improve it. They may:
- count visits and traffic sources
- show which pages are most and least popular
- help us see how visitors move around the site
We typically use third-party tools (such as analytics services) for this purpose. The information collected is usually aggregated and does not directly identify individual visitors.
3.3 Functional cookies
These cookies allow the site to remember choices you make, such as:
- language or region preferences
- display settings
They help provide a more personalised experience.
3.4 Advertising and third-party cookies
If we embed content from third-party services (such as videos, audio players, or social media widgets), those services may set their own cookies when you interact with them.
In some cases, these cookies may be used for advertising or tracking purposes by those third parties, according to their own privacy and cookie policies.
We do not control these third-party cookies and recommend checking the relevant third-party sites for more information.
4. Cookies we may use
Depending on how the site is configured, we may use cookies from:
- our website hosting platform
- analytics providers (e.g. Google Analytics or equivalents)
- newsletter and email service providers
- embedded media platforms (e.g. Substack, YouTube, podcast players)
As the specific tools and providers can change, we may update this section from time to time.
5. How to manage cookies
You have several options for managing cookies:
5.1 Browser settings
Most web browsers allow you to:
- view which cookies are stored
- delete cookies
- block cookies from certain sites
- block all cookies (with varying impact on site functionality)
Instructions can usually be found in your browser’s Help or Settings section.
5.2 Cookie consent tools
If we use a cookie consent banner or management tool on TheWeave.media, you can use it to:
- accept or reject non-essential cookies
- change your preferences at any time
Strictly necessary cookies cannot usually be disabled via such tools because they are needed for the site to function.
5.3 Third-party opt-outs
Some analytics and advertising providers offer their own opt-out mechanisms (for example, browser add-ons or settings on their websites). You can consult their policies for more details.
6. Effects of disabling cookies
If you choose to disable or block certain cookies:
- some features of the site may not work as intended
- your preferences may not be remembered
- embedded content from other platforms may not display correctly
However, you should still be able to access core informational content.
7. Changes to this Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time, for example if we change the cookies we use or add new services.
We will post the updated policy on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.
Last updated: [add date]
8. Contact
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, you can contact us at:
- Email: [[email protected] or similar]