We believe in being clear about how we collect and use data related to you. This Cookie Policy (“Policy”) applies to our website (“Website”), the websites of any of our brands ((“Brand Sites”) (foretvhub.com, foretvnews.com, foretvsports.com, foretvplus.com, theforemag.com, theforeblog.com, foremedia.studio or fore.live)) when you purchase any of our print and/or digital products (“Products”) or when you use any of our services (“Services”) that links to this Policy or incorporates it by reference. We use cookies and similar technologies such as pixels, local storage and mobile ad IDs (collectively referred to in this policy as “cookies”) to collect and use data as part of our Services.
Cookies are technologies made up of small pieces of data, stored in text files that are stored on your computer or another device when our Website or Brand Sites are loaded in a browser, which allows us to record information when you visit our Website. When a website uses Cookies, it allows users to perform certain functions on the site more easily and efficiently. Cookies are widely used by a website and on our Website to remember you and your preferences, either for a single visit (through a “session cookie”) or for multiple repeat visits (using a “persistent cookie”). Cookies ensure a consistent and efficient experience for visitors and have an expiration date. Local Storage is a property that allows JavaScript sites and apps to save key-value pairs in a web browser with no expiration date. This means the data stored in the browser will persist even after the browser window is closed. Local Storage has a greater storage capacity. We use both Cookies and Local Storage on our Website and Brand Sites.
Our Cookies, Local Storage and similar technologies serve various purposes, but are generally either necessary or essential to the functioning of our Website and Brand Sites, services, applications, or tools, help us improve the performance of or provide you extra functionality of the same, or help us to serve relevant and targeted advertisements. They are also to:
Below is a detailed list of the Cookies and Local Storage we use on our website. We classify these in the following categories:
3.1 Strictly Essential Cookies and Local Storage:
These are necessary for the Website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. Without these technologies, services you may be interested in, will not be provided. These must be present to allow the Website to provide the basic functions. These Cookies are also used to support site navigation and search.
3.2 Functional/Persistent Cookies and Local Storage:
These types of Cookies are set up to improve the functionality of the website. For example, cookies that remember the content you previously viewed on our Website or the email address and password you provided when registering during an earlier visit to our Website. Using Functional Cookies, therefore, may allow us to serve you content tailored to your interests and save you the time of having to re-register or re-enter information when you re-visit our website or try to access certain member-only sections.
3.3 Analytics Cookies and Local Storage:
These types of Cookies enable us and third-party services (services which include those used to conduct online interviews, provide our site with security and send you marketing communications) to collect aggregated data for statistical purposes on how our visitors use our website or Brand Sites. They help us understand which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. The Advertising Cookies we use serve the various advertisements shown to you relevant to your interests including for products and services not available on ForeMedia Group PLC. All information these Cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. If you do not allow these Cookies, we will not know when you have visited our site and you will not be shown relevant advertisements.
You may block certain cookies by using your browser settings by clearing and disabling Cookies. You can also delete your cache and browser history. Please note that if you choose not to accept Cookies, or if you configure your browser settings to reject all Cookies (including strictly necessary and functional Cookies), certain functions and services on the Website may not be available to you and this will also affect our ability to update the Website to cater for your preferences and improve the Website’s performance.
Last Updated: July 2021
