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Cookie Policy
A clear, plain-language explanation of every cookie and tracking technology Histories Today uses, why we use it, and how you can control it.
How we use cookies
We use cookies and local storage in four categories:
Essential
Required for the site to function. These enable core features such as keeping
you logged in, remembering your cookie consent choice, and CSRF protection. The site cannot
function properly without them.
Functional
Improve your experience. These remember choices you make, such as dark mode
preference or UI settings, so you don't have to reset them every visit.
Analytics
Help us understand how the site is used. We use Google Analytics to measure
page visits, session duration, and feature usage — all anonymised. This data helps us improve
content and performance.
Advertising
Fund the free service. Google AdSense and partner networks use these to serve
relevant advertisements. They may track your browsing across sites.
Managing cookies
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
- Browser settings — all major browsers allow you to block, delete, or restrict cookies. This may affect the functionality of this and other websites.
- Clearing local storage — use your browser's developer tools (Application ? Local Storage) to clear site-specific storage data.
- Our cookie banner — when you first visit the site you are presented with a consent banner where you can accept or decline non-essential cookies.
Browser-specific cookie settings:
Ad personalisation opt-out
You can opt out of personalised advertising from Google and other participating ad networks:
- Google Ad Settings — adssettings.google.com ?
- Your Online Choices (EU/UK) — youronlinechoices.com ?
- Network Advertising Initiative (US) — optout.networkadvertising.org ?
Opting out of personalised ads does not mean you will see fewer ads — it means the ads you see will
be less relevant to your browsing behaviour.