This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, which cookies PW Live (pwlive.net) uses and how you can control them. It forms part of our Privacy Policy.
What cookies are
Cookies are small text files that a website stores on your device when you visit. They let the site remember things between page views, such as whether you have visited before or which preferences you chose. Some cookies are deleted when you close your browser (session cookies); others stay on your device for a set period (persistent cookies).
Cookies set by pwlive.net are called first-party cookies. Cookies set by other services that appear on our pages, such as analytics providers, are third-party cookies.
Types of cookies we use
Essential cookies
These are required for the site to work properly. They may remember that you have dismissed a notice, keep a comment form working or support basic security functions. They do not track you across other websites and cannot be switched off through our site, though you can block them in your browser.
Analytics cookies
We may use Google Analytics or a similar service to understand how visitors use PW Live: which pages are read, how long people stay, what device they use and which site referred them. This information is aggregated and helps us decide what to write and what to improve. Analytics cookies do not identify you personally.
Preference cookies
These remember choices you make, such as a display setting or a preferred language, so you do not have to set them again on each visit.
Advertising cookies (possible future use)
PW Live does not currently display advertising. If we introduce ads in future, third-party advertising vendors may set cookies to show relevant ads and to measure how ads perform. We will update this policy before any advertising cookies are used.
Third-party cookies
Some content on our pages, such as embedded videos or social sharing buttons, may be provided by other companies. These providers may set their own cookies, which are governed by their privacy policies rather than ours. We do not control these cookies.
How to control cookies
You can manage or delete cookies at any time through your browser settings. Most browsers let you:
- See which cookies are stored and delete them individually or all at once.
- Block third-party cookies while allowing first-party ones.
- Block all cookies from specific sites or from every site.
- Clear cookies automatically when you close the browser.
Look for “Privacy”, “Cookies” or “Site data” in the settings menu of Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge or your mobile browser. Each browser’s help pages explain the exact steps.
To opt out of Google Analytics specifically, you can install the opt-out browser add-on that Google provides.
Blocking cookies will not stop you from reading PW Live, but some features may not work as expected.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy when we add new tools or when the law changes. The most recent version will always be on this page.
Contact
If you have questions about cookies on PW Live, email the PW Live editorial team at hassan@zavify.co.uk or use our Contact page.