The Wheeling Herald
Last Updated: December 31, 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how The Wheeling Herald (“we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website (the “Site”). This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. Cookies help websites function properly, remember user preferences, and provide information to website owners about how the site is used.
Cookies may be:
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Session cookies, which expire when you close your browser, or
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Persistent cookies, which remain on your device for a set period of time or until deleted.
2. How We Use Cookies
The Wheeling Herald uses cookies to:
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Ensure the Site functions properly
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Improve website performance and usability
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Understand how readers interact with our content
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Remember user preferences (such as region or display settings)
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Support analytics and audience measurement
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Deliver relevant advertising, if applicable
3. Types of Cookies We Use
a. Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the Site to operate and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as navigating pages or accessing secure areas.
b. Analytics and Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our Site by collecting information such as page views, traffic sources, and time spent on pages. This information is used in an aggregated form to improve our reporting and website performance.
Examples may include cookies provided by third-party analytics services.
c. Functional Cookies
Functional cookies allow the Site to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personalized features.
d. Advertising Cookies (If Applicable)
These cookies may be used to deliver advertisements relevant to your interests and to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. They may be set by us or by third-party advertising partners.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our Site may be placed by third parties, such as analytics providers, advertising networks, or social media platforms. These third parties may use cookies in accordance with their own privacy and cookie policies. We do not control these cookies.
5. Your Cookie Choices
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Most browsers allow you to:
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See what cookies you have and delete them individually
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Block third-party cookies
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Block all cookies from being set
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality and performance of the Site.
For more information on managing cookies, visit your browser’s help or support pages.
6. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, or our practices. When we do, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. Continued use of the Site after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us at:
The Wheeling Herald
privacy@wheelingherald.com
8. Governing Law
This Cookie Policy is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of West Virginia, without regard to its conflict of law principles.