This Cookie Policy explains how Financial Times ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website. By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies:
- Persistent cookies remain on your device after you close your browser and are used to remember your preferences when you return to the website
- Session cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser
2. Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several purposes:
- Essential cookies: Enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility
- Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it
- Functionality cookies: Remember your preferences and personalize your experience
- Advertising cookies: Deliver relevant advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness
3. Types of Cookies We Use
| Cookie Type |
Purpose |
Duration |
| Strictly Necessary |
Required for website operation, authentication, and security |
Session / Persistent |
| Performance |
Collect anonymous data about website usage and performance |
Persistent (up to 2 years) |
| Functionality |
Remember your preferences, language, and customization |
Persistent (up to 1 year) |
| Targeting/Advertising |
Deliver personalized advertisements based on your interests |
Persistent (up to 1 year) |
4. Specific Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
- session_id - Maintains your login session and ensures secure access
- csrf_token - Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks
- cookie_consent - Remembers your cookie preferences
Analytics Cookies
- Google Analytics (_ga, _gid, _gat) - Tracks website usage, visitor behavior, and traffic sources
- Hotjar (_hjSessionUser, _hjSession) - Records user interactions to improve website usability
Functionality Cookies
- user_preferences - Stores your display settings, timezone, and content preferences
- language - Remembers your preferred language
- theme - Saves your display theme choice (light/dark mode)
Advertising Cookies
- Google AdSense (IDE, DSID) - Delivers personalized advertisements
- Facebook Pixel (_fbp) - Tracks conversions and optimizes ad targeting
- LinkedIn Insight (_lipt) - Enables retargeting and conversion tracking
5. Third-Party Cookies
We use services from third-party companies that may set their own cookies on your device. These include:
- Google Analytics - Web analytics service
- Google AdSense - Advertising network
- Facebook - Social media integration and advertising
- Twitter - Social media integration
- LinkedIn - Professional networking and analytics
- YouTube - Video content embedding
These third parties have their own privacy policies governing their use of information. We recommend reviewing their policies:
- Google Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
- Facebook Data Policy: https://www.facebook.com/privacy/explanation
- Twitter Privacy Policy: https://twitter.com/en/privacy
- LinkedIn Privacy Policy: https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy
6. How to Control Cookies
You have several options for managing cookies:
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:
- View what cookies are stored and delete them individually
- Block third-party cookies
- Block all cookies from specific websites
- Block all cookies from being set
- Delete all cookies when you close your browser
Please note that blocking all cookies will impact your experience on our website and may prevent you from accessing certain features.
Browser-Specific Instructions
- 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 > Cookies and site data
Opt-Out Tools
You can opt out of certain advertising cookies using these industry tools:
- Network Advertising Initiative (NAI): http://www.networkadvertising.org/choices/
- Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA): http://www.aboutads.info/choices/
- European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance (EDAA): http://www.youronlinechoices.eu/
7. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked. Currently, there is no industry standard for how to respond to DNT signals. We do not currently respond to DNT browser signals.
8. Mobile Devices
Mobile devices may use advertising identifiers instead of cookies. You can control mobile advertising:
- iOS: Settings > Privacy > Tracking > Allow Apps to Request to Track
- Android: Settings > Privacy > Ads > Opt out of Ads Personalization
9. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will post any changes on this page and update the "Last Updated" date.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
Financial Times
Privacy Department
Email: [email protected]
Address: [Corporate Address]
Phone: +1 (555) 123-4567
This cookie policy is provided for informational purposes as part of a demonstration website. Actual cookie usage may differ.