This policy explains how Techord uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our site, what they do, and the choices you have. We aim to keep this readable — no dense legalese where plain language will do.
What are cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the site remember information about your visit — such as your preferred settings — which can make your next visit smoother and the site more useful to you.
We also use related technologies like local storage and pixels. In this policy, “cookies” refers to all of these unless stated otherwise.
Why we use them
We use cookies to keep the site running reliably, understand how readers engage with our journalism, remember your preferences, and — where you allow it — measure the performance of advertising that helps fund our reporting.
Types of cookies we use
Here’s a breakdown of the categories you’ll encounter on Techord:
| Category | Purpose | Retention |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Core functionality like security, navigation and saving your cookie choices. Always on. | Session – 12 months |
| Performance | Aggregated, anonymous analytics so we can see which stories resonate. | Up to 24 months |
| Functional | Remembers preferences such as theme, region and saved articles. | Up to 12 months |
| Advertising | Helps show more relevant ads and limits repetition. Optional. | Up to 13 months |
Managing cookies
You can control cookies in several ways. Most browsers let you block or delete them through their settings, and you can adjust your choices on Techord at any time using the preference panel below.
- Blocking essential cookies may break parts of the site, like staying signed in.
- Clearing cookies in your browser will reset your saved preferences here.
- Your choices are stored per device and per browser.
Your cookie preferences
Preference center
Toggle the categories you’re comfortable with. Essential cookies can’t be switched off because the site needs them to function.
Essential
Required for security and core features.
Performance
Anonymous analytics to improve our coverage.
Functional
Remembers your theme, region and saved stories.
Advertising
More relevant ads that help fund our journalism.
