Effective Date: January 1, 2024 | Last Updated: January 1, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how Napa Chronicle uses them on napachronicle.com (the "Site"), and your options for controlling them. For broader information about how we handle your data, see our Privacy Policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, remember your preferences, and provide website owners with information about how the site is being used. Cookies can be "session cookies" (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent cookies" (which remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them).
Similar technologies include web beacons, pixel tags, and local storage, which function in a comparable way and are collectively referred to as "cookies" in this policy.
2. Categories of Cookies We Use
2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the Site to function and cannot be disabled. They do not store any personally identifiable information and are not used for marketing.
2.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use the Site, such as which pages are most frequently visited. All information is aggregated and anonymous. We use this data to improve how the Site works.
2.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies allow the Site to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, personalized features.
2.4 Third-Party Cookies
Some features on our Site use services from third parties that may set their own cookies. These include:
- WeatherWidget.io — Our weather widget may set cookies to provide accurate local weather. See WeatherWidget.io Privacy Policy.
- Google Analytics — Analytics cookies as described above. See Google Privacy Policy.
We do not control these third-party cookies. Please review the respective third-party privacy policies for more information.
3. Local Storage
In addition to cookies, we use browser localStorage to store your cookie consent preference client-side. This data is not transmitted to our servers and remains on your device only.
4. How to Control Cookies
Browser Settings
You can set your browser to refuse cookies or to delete certain cookies. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the Site. For instructions on controlling cookies in your browser:
Opt Out of Google Analytics
You can prevent Google Analytics from collecting your data by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Withdraw Consent
You can withdraw your cookie consent at any time by clearing your browser's cookies and local storage. This will reset your preferences and the consent banner will reappear on your next visit.
5. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our practices. Changes are effective when posted. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
6. Contact
Questions about our use of cookies:
editor@napachronicle.com
Napa Chronicle | Napa, CA 94559