Cookie Policy
Last Updated: 19 April 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how TopInNews uses cookies and similar technologies on topinnews.digital. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy. This policy complies with the UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and UK GDPR.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognise your device on subsequent visits and remember certain information about your preferences or session. Cookies are widely used and do not typically contain personally identifiable information on their own.
How we use cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes. Strictly necessary cookies do not require your consent under PECR. All other categories require your explicit consent before being set.
Cookie categories and details
| Cookie Name | Category | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| tin_consent | Strictly Necessary | Stores your cookie consent preference so the consent banner is not shown on every page visit. | 12 months |
| tin_session | Strictly Necessary | Maintains your session state while navigating the website. Expires when the browser is closed. | Session |
| _ga | Analytics | Google Analytics cookie used to distinguish unique users by assigning a randomly generated number as a client identifier. | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Analytics | Google Analytics cookie used to persist session state across pages. | 2 years |
| _gid | Analytics | Google Analytics cookie used to distinguish users. Stores and updates a unique value for each page visited. | 24 hours |
Strictly necessary cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are set only in response to actions you take, such as setting your cookie preferences. They do not store any personally identifiable information. You cannot opt out of these cookies through our consent tool, although you may be able to block them via your browser settings, which may affect website functionality.
Analytics cookies
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. This helps us improve the educational content and user experience. Analytics cookies collect information in aggregate and do not identify you personally. These cookies are only set if you consent to the analytics category via our cookie consent tool. You may withdraw consent at any time by revisiting the consent tool at the bottom right of any page.
Google Analytics data is processed by Google LLC. For information on how Google handles this data, see Google's Privacy Policy at policies.google.com/privacy.
Managing your preferences
When you first visit the Website, you will be presented with a cookie consent panel. You can accept all cookies, accept only strictly necessary cookies, or customise your preferences by category. Your choice is stored in the tin_consent cookie for 12 months.
You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the cookie settings icon at the bottom right of any page. You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies entirely, delete existing cookies, or be notified when a cookie is set. Refer to your browser's help documentation for instructions specific to your browser.
Opting out of analytics cookies will not affect your ability to use the Website or access any content.
Third-party cookies
The Google Maps embed on our Contact page may set cookies from Google. These are subject to Google's own cookie and privacy policies. We recommend reviewing Google's policies if you have concerns about these cookies.
Updates to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in the cookies we use or applicable regulations. Changes are effective from the date shown at the top of this page.
Contact
Questions about our use of cookies may be directed to [email protected] or by post to TopInNews, 17 Barnes High St, London SW13 9LW.