Cookie Policy
Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how BreakStar uses cookies and similar technologies when you access our news website, why we use them, and how you can control their use.
If you have any questions, please contact us at info@breakstar.live.
What Are Cookies?
A cookie is a small text file placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or other electronic device) when you visit our website. Cookies may store information such as your language preference, browser type, or device used to access the website.
- First-party cookies: Set by BreakStar to support website functionality and improve your experience.
- Third-party cookies: Set by other domains to support advertising, marketing, analytics, or other services.
Types of Cookies
- Session cookies: Expire when you close your browser and help link your actions during a single browsing session.
- Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them, helping remember your preferences across sessions.
Similar Technologies
In addition to cookies, we or our third-party service providers may use similar technologies, where applicable:
- Web Beacons (Pixel Tags): Small, often invisible elements embedded in websites or emails that can help measure activity and interactions.
- Software Development Kits (SDKs): Third-party software components that may collect information about device usage and network interactions.
- HTML5 Local Storage: Allows websites to store information locally in your browser.
- Fingerprinting: Uses combinations of device and browser characteristics to help recognize a device.
- Device Identifiers: Identifiers such as Apple’s IDFA or Google’s Advertising ID that may be used for analytics and advertising, subject to your device settings and applicable law.
The technologies actually used depend on the features and third-party services available on our website.
Managing Cookies and Similar Technologies
Consent Management Tool
If a cookie consent management tool is available on our website, you can use it to manage your cookie preferences. You may be able to access it through the cookie banner or a privacy settings icon on the website.
Strictly necessary cookies may remain active when they are required for essential website functions. Where consent is required by law, non-essential cookies should not be activated before you provide the appropriate consent.
Our consent tool does not control cookies placed by third-party websites that you visit through links on our website.
Browser and Device Settings
Most browsers allow you to block, restrict, or delete cookies. The available options vary by browser and version. Instructions for managing cookies are available at AboutCookies.org.
Blocking all cookies may affect website functionality and prevent some features from working correctly.
Opt-Out Options
Depending on the services used on our website, you may also manage certain tracking and advertising preferences through these resources:
- Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Google Advertising: Manage your Google advertising settings
- Apple Advertising: Apple advertising and privacy information
- Network Advertising Initiative: https://www.networkadvertising.org/
- Digital Advertising Alliance: https://digitaladvertisingalliance.org/
- DAA AppChoices: https://www.appchoices.org/
These opt-out tools may not cover every advertising provider or prevent all forms of data collection.
Types of Cookies Used on BreakStar
The following categories describe the types of cookies that may be used on BreakStar. The actual cookies, providers, purposes, and expiration periods depend on the services and features currently implemented on the website.
1. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are required for essential website functions, such as security, navigation, or saving privacy preferences. Where permitted by applicable law, they may operate without consent.
| Cookie | Type | Source | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
euconsent-v2 |
Third-party, if present | Consent management provider | Stores consent-related information | Depends on provider configuration |
AdvertiseWithUsFormState |
First-party, if present | breakstar.live |
May save form answers in the Advertise With Us form | Session, if configured that way |
2. Analytical / Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use the website, measure traffic, identify technical issues, and improve website performance. Where required, these cookies are used only after the appropriate consent has been obtained.
3. Functionality Cookies
These cookies may remember your preferences, settings, or previous choices to provide a more consistent browsing experience.
4. Targeting / Advertising Cookies
These cookies and similar technologies may be used by us or our advertising partners to measure advertising performance and deliver advertisements relevant to your interests. They may be used to build an understanding of browsing activity across websites, subject to applicable law and your consent where required.
Third-Party Services
BreakStar may use third-party services for analytics, advertising, content recommendations, or other website functions. Depending on which services are active, these providers may set cookies or use similar technologies.
Third-party providers operate under their own privacy policies and may change their technologies or cookie practices over time. Please consult our Privacy Policy for more information.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our website, technologies, legal requirements, or business practices. Updates will be reflected in the “Last Updated” date below.
Last Updated: 30 January 2026
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, contact us at:
BreakStar
Website: https://breakstar.live
Email: info@breakstar.live