Cookie Policy
Last updated: February 23, 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your web browser. They help websites remember information about your visit, such as whether you are signed in.
2. Cookies We Use
Knews only uses strictly essential cookies that are necessary for the platform to function. We do not use any analytics, advertising, or third-party tracking cookies.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| knews_session | Keeps you signed in. Contains an encrypted session token that identifies your account. | 1 day | Essential |
| knews_oauth_state | Protects against cross-site request forgery during Google sign-in. Set when you click "Sign in with Google" and removed immediately after the sign-in completes. | 10 minutes | Essential |
3. Cookie Security
All cookies used by Knews are set with the HttpOnly flag, which means they cannot be accessed by JavaScript running in your browser. In production, cookies are also marked as Secure, ensuring they are only transmitted over encrypted HTTPS connections.
4. No Third-Party Cookies
Knews does not use any third-party cookies. We do not embed advertising networks, social media trackers, or analytics services that set their own cookies. Your browsing activity on Knews is not tracked or shared with any external parties.
5. Managing Cookies
Since Knews only uses essential cookies, disabling them will prevent you from signing in or using features that require authentication. You can clear cookies at any time through your browser settings, which will sign you out of your account.
6. Changes to This Policy
If we ever need to introduce additional cookies, we will update this page and notify users. Any future changes will be reflected in the "Last updated" date above.
7. Contact
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please reach out via our contact page.