Cookie Policy

Last updated: 27 February 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how DigiByte.live (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website.

This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, phone, tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, improve user experience, provide analytics, and deliver advertising.

We may also use similar technologies (e.g., local storage, pixels, SDKs). For simplicity, we refer to all of these as “cookies”.

2. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

• Make the website function correctly (e.g., login/session, security)
• Remember your preferences (e.g., theme, language, consent choices)
• Understand how visitors use the site (analytics)
• Support advertising and measure ad performance (if enabled)
• Prevent fraud and abuse, and keep the site secure

3. Types of Cookies We Use

A) Strictly Necessary Cookies (Always On)

These cookies are required for the website to operate and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions made by you, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in (if applicable), or filling in forms.

Examples include:

• Security cookies to help prevent fraud and protect user accounts
• Load balancing / performance cookies to ensure the site runs reliably
• Session cookies to keep you logged in or maintain site functionality
• Cookie consent cookies to remember your choices

B) Preference / Functionality Cookies (Optional)

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personal features.

Examples include:

• Remembering theme settings (dark/light mode)
• Remembering language or region settings
• Remembering layout preferences

C) Analytics / Performance Cookies (Optional)

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the website by collecting information in a way that does not directly identify you (where possible). We use this information to improve the site.

Examples include:

• Pages visited, time on page, navigation paths
• Device and browser information
• Approximate location (city/region level)

If you accept analytics cookies, we may use services such as Google Analytics or similar tools. These providers may set their own cookies.

D) Advertising / Targeting Cookies (Optional)

These cookies may be set through our site by advertising partners (if enabled). They may be used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant ads on other sites, or to measure advertising performance.

Examples include:

• Measuring ad impressions and clicks
• Limiting the number of times you see an ad
• Helping deliver ads based on inferred interests

If you reject advertising cookies, you may still see ads, but they may be less relevant.

4. Cookie List (Example)

Because third-party cookies can change over time (for example, ad networks and analytics providers), the exact cookies used may vary. Below is a typical list you may see on a news site running the Varient script:

Strictly Necessary

• PHPSESSID (or similar) – Maintains your session while you browse
• csrf_token (or similar) – Helps protect forms and logins from abuse
• cookie_consent (or similar) – Stores your cookie consent choices

Preferences (if enabled)

• site_theme (or similar) – Remembers dark/light mode preference
• site_language (or similar) – Remembers language preference

Analytics (if enabled)

• _ga, _gid, _gat (Google Analytics, if used) – Helps measure site usage

Advertising (if enabled)

• Cookies set by your advertising providers to deliver and measure ads

Note: If you want a precise cookie list, use your browser’s cookie inspector or a cookie scanner, then update this section with your exact cookie names and providers.

5. Consent (UK GDPR & PECR)

Under UK law (including PECR), we must obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device (such as analytics and advertising cookies).

When you first visit our site, you will be shown a cookie banner or consent tool where you can:

• Accept all cookies
• Reject non-essential cookies
• Choose cookie categories (where available)

6. How to Change or Withdraw Your Consent

You can change or withdraw your cookie consent at any time by:

• Using the “Cookie Settings” link on our website (usually in the footer), if available
• Clearing cookies in your browser (this may reset your consent preferences)
• Adjusting your browser settings to block cookies (see below)

7. Managing Cookies in Your Browser

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can usually:

• See what cookies you have and delete them
• Block third-party cookies
• Block cookies from specific sites
• Block all cookies

Please note: Blocking some cookies may impact website functionality.

8. International Data Transfers

Some third-party cookie providers may process data outside the UK. Where this happens, we rely on appropriate safeguards (such as contractual protections) to help ensure your data is protected.

9. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page and the “Last updated” date will be revised.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, contact:

Email: admin@digibyte.live
Website: https://digibyte.live