Cookie Policy

Last Updated: January 17, 2026

WNCTimes ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your choices regarding cookies.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, understand how you use the site, and improve your experience.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly. They enable basic features such as page navigation, secure access, and remembering your preferences. You cannot opt out of essential cookies as the website will not function without them.

Session management
Security and authentication
Cookie consent preferences

Analytics Cookies

We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website. This helps us improve our content and user experience. These cookies collect information such as:

Pages visited and time spent on each page
How you arrived at our website
Browser and device information
General geographic location (city/region level)

We use Google Analytics for this purpose. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymous traffic data. You can learn more about how Google uses data at google.com/policies/privacy/partners.

Advertising Cookies

Our website may display advertisements from third-party advertising networks. These cookies are used to:

Deliver relevant advertisements based on your interests
Limit the number of times you see an advertisement
Measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns

Third-party advertisers may place cookies on your device when you interact with their advertisements on our website.

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are placed by third-party services we use, including:

Google Analytics — Website traffic analysis
Social media platforms — Share buttons and embedded content
Advertising networks — Ad delivery and measurement

These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies, and we encourage you to review them.

How to Manage Cookies

You can control and manage cookies in several ways:

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to manage cookie preferences through their settings. You can:

Block all cookies
Accept only first-party cookies
Delete cookies when you close your browser
Clear existing cookies at any time

Opt-Out of Analytics

You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.

Opt-Out of Advertising Cookies

You can opt out of personalized advertising through:

Note: Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website. Some features may not work as intended if cookies are disabled.

Your Privacy Rights

California Residents (CCPA)

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act, California residents have the right to:

Know what personal information is collected
Request deletion of personal information
Opt out of the sale of personal information
Not be discriminated against for exercising privacy rights

We do not sell your personal information.

Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers send "Do Not Track" signals. Our website currently does not respond to Do Not Track signals, but we respect your cookie preferences as described above.

Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a new "Last Updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

WNCTimes 279 Paragon Parkway 208, Clyse, NC, 28721 Email: info@wnctimes.com Phone: (828)675-8224