Effective: Sep 25, 2023
This cookie policy (“Cookie Policy”) is provided to explain the practices of Radio Free Asia (“RFA, “us,” or “we”) in relation to cookies on www.rfa.org, www.benarnews.org, or wainao.me (the “Site”). We use cookies, pixel tags, web beacons, mobile device IDs and similar files or technologies to collect and store the information we automatically collect about your computer, device, and use of the Site. You can find out more about cookies and how to control them in the information below.
WHAT ARE TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES AND COOKIES
Cookies are widely used in order to make a website work, or to work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the website.
Cookies do lots of different jobs, like letting you navigate between pages efficiently, remembering your preferences, and generally improving the user experience. Cookies may tell us, for example, whether you have visited the Site before or whether you are a new visitor. They can also help to ensure that content you see online is more relevant to you and your interests.
There are two broad categories of cookies:
- First party cookies, served directly by us to your device and are configured to not store information about you personally.
- Third party cookies, which are served by a third party on our behalf. We use third party cookies for performance / analytics and social media purposes.
Cookies can remain on your device for different periods of time. Some cookies are ‘session cookies’, meaning that they exist only while your browser is open. These are deleted automatically once you close your browser. Other cookies are ‘permanent cookies’, meaning that they survive after your browser is closed. They can be used by the Site to recognize your computer when you open your browser and browse the Internet again.
If you would like to learn more about cookies, in general, see https://cookiepedia.co.uk/all-about-cookies.
HOW TO CONTROL COOKIES
Where required under local law, we seek your consent prior to using the cookies described below. You may withdraw this consent at any time by indicating your preferences [here]. You can configure your Internet browser to reject cookies or alert you before saving cookies. In either case, if you reject cookies on the Site you might not be able to access certain parts of the Site or use certain functions of the Site, some of which may be important to you. Also please note that some tracking technologies may be unaffected by your browser’s cookie settings.
If you have disabled cookies, any information collected from cookies prior to your disabled preference being set may still be used, however, we will stop using the disabled cookie to collect any further information.
COOKIES USED BY RADIO FREE ASIA
Performance Cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources, so we can measure and improve the performance of the Site. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the Site.
All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies it will make it more difficult for us to assess how visitors to the Site are moving through it.
| Category | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Third party cookie, provided by Adobe | This Site uses Adobe Analytics to gather information like the number of pageviews and users on the Site. For more information, read the . | 400 days |
| Third party cookie, provided by Chartbeat | This Site uses Chartbeat to understand how users interact with the Site. For more information, read the . | 13 months |
| Third party cookie, provided by Google | This Site uses Google Analytics to understand how users interact with the Site. For more information, read the . | 400 days |
| Third party cookie, provided by ShareThis | This Site uses ShareThis to allow us to gather social media sharing analytics. For more information, read the . | 1 year |
| Third party cookie, provided by Twitter | This Site uses Twitter Analytics to understand how users interact with the Site and social media. Learn more about . | 400 days |
| Third party cookie, provided by YouTube | This Site uses YouTube Analytics to understand how users interact with the Site and social media. Learn more about . | 180 days |
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable the Site to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. Cookies may be set by us or by third party providers whose services we use.
If you do not allow these cookies then some or all of these services may not function properly.
| Category | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Third party cookie, provided by Kaltura | This Site uses Kaltura for video service and content delivery. For more information, read the Kaltura privacy policy. | 400 days |
Although we strive to list all cookies used by us and our technology providers, if you find a discrepancy or think that a cookie has been omitted, please let us know using the contact information provided below.
CHANGES TO THIS COOKIE POLICY
We will occasionally update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices and services. When we post changes to this Cookie Policy, we will revise the “Effective” date at the top of this Cookie Policy. We recommend that you check this page from time to time to inform yourself of any changes in this Cookie Policy or any of our other policies.
CONTACT US
If you have any questions or comments about this Cookie Policy, or privacy matters generally, please address them to:
Radio Free Asia
2025 M Street NW, Suite 300
Washington, DC 20036
USA
You may also email us at contact@rfa.org.