Cookie Policy
Last updated: May 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Positive News Daily ("we", "us", "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently and to provide information to site owners. Cookies may be "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent" cookies (which remain until they expire or you delete them).
2. Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _session_id | Essential | Maintains your login session | Session |
| remember_user_token | Functional | Keeps you signed in across browser restarts | 2 weeks |
| theme | Functional | Stores your dark/light mode preference (localStorage) | Persistent |
| _csrf_token | Security | Prevents cross-site request forgery attacks | Session |
| rc::* (Google reCAPTCHA) | Security | Distinguishes humans from bots on sign-up | Session / 6 months |
3. Essential Cookies
Some cookies are strictly necessary for the Service to function. These include session management and security cookies. You cannot opt out of these cookies while using the Service.
4. Functional Cookies
Functional cookies remember your preferences (such as dark mode) to provide a more personalised experience. You can disable these in your browser settings, though some features may not work as expected.
5. Third-Party Cookies
Our sign-up form uses Google reCAPTCHA, which sets its own cookies to distinguish human users from bots. These cookies are subject to Google's Privacy Policy. If you sign in using Google or Facebook OAuth, those services may also set their own cookies governed by their respective policies.
6. How to Control Cookies
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our Service. For more information on managing cookies, visit allaboutcookies.org.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.
8. Contact
For questions about our use of cookies, contact us at apnaprogrammer@gmail.com