Cookie Policy
Last updated: May 2026
This page describes how Ransomnews uses cookies and similar technologies on ransomnews.com.
What are cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, to make them work more efficiently, and to provide information to the operators of the site.
Cookies we set
Strictly necessary cookies. These are required for the site to function. They include the WordPress session cookie (set when an editor logs in), CSRF tokens, and similar technical cookies. We do not require your consent to set these because the site cannot operate without them.
Performance and analytics cookies. Where we use analytics, the analytics provider may set cookies to measure aggregate usage patterns. These cookies do not identify individuals and the data is used solely to improve the site.
Affiliate and marketing cookies. Ransomnews does not run affiliate links and sets no affiliate or marketing cookies. Outbound links to vendor or reference sites are ordinary, untracked links that set no cookie on ransomnews.com and earn us no commission. See our Funding & Editorial Independence statement for how the site is funded.
Consent banner cookie. If you accept or dismiss our cookie consent banner, we set a small first-party cookie (rn_cookie_consent) on ransomnews.com to remember that choice for up to twelve months so the banner does not reappear on every visit.
Third-party cookies
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Managing your consent on this site
If you would like to change a previous choice on the cookie banner, click Reset cookie preferences. The banner will reappear on your next page load. Strictly necessary cookies remain enabled regardless of your choice because the site cannot operate without them.
Managing cookies in your browser
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers let you refuse cookies entirely, accept only first-party cookies, or accept cookies on a case-by-case basis. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the site, but the core reading experience will continue to work.
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Contact
Questions about our cookie use: [email protected]