Cookie Policy
Effective Date: 1 May 2026 - Last updated: 1 May 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that a website places on your device when you visit. They are widely used to make websites work, or work more efficiently, and to provide information to the website operator. Cookies can be “session cookies” (deleted when you close your browser) or “persistent cookies” (stored on your device for a set period or until you delete them).
Similar technologies such as local storage and pixel tags may also be used and are referred to in this Policy as “cookies” for simplicity.
2. How We Use Cookies
TheDailyScope uses cookies for three purposes: to keep the Platform running securely (essential), to understand how visitors use the Platform (analytics), and to remember your personalisation settings (preferences). We only set non-essential cookies where you have given your consent via the cookie banner.
3. Cookies We Use
The table below explains the categories of cookies and similar technologies we may use, without listing technical cookie names or internal storage keys:
| Category | What it supports | When active | Typical duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential platform operation | Keeps the Platform secure, remembers your consent choice, and supports account sign-in. | Always active where needed to provide the service. | Session or limited persistent periods |
| Payment and fraud prevention | Supports secure checkout, payment confirmation, fraud checks, and transaction integrity. | Only during or shortly after payment-related flows. | Set by the relevant payment provider |
| Analytics | Helps us understand how visitors use the Platform so we can improve performance and features. | Only when you consent to analytics cookies. | Limited persistent periods |
| Preferences | Remembers personalisation choices you apply on the Platform. | Only when you consent to preference cookies. | Limited persistent periods |
Note: Cookies and similar technologies set by third-party service providers are governed by their own cookie and privacy policies and may vary.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on the Platform are set by third parties. We have no direct control over these cookies. Please refer to the relevant third-party privacy policies for more information:
- Analytics providers - help us understand usage and improve the Platform. Analytics cookies are only set with your consent.
- Payment processors - support secure checkout, fraud prevention, and payment confirmation.
- Platform service providers - may support essential hosting, security, and delivery functions.
5. Managing and Withdrawing Consent
When you first visit TheDailyScope, a cookie banner will appear at the bottom of the page. You can:
- Accept all - consent to essential, analytics, and preference cookies.
- Reject all - only essential cookies will be set.
- Manage preferences - choose exactly which categories of non-essential cookies you allow.
You can change your preferences at any time by clearing your browser’s local storage for thedailyscope.org, which will cause the consent banner to reappear on your next visit. You can also control cookies through your browser settings:
- Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies, delete existing cookies, or be notified when cookies are set.
- Blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of the Platform, including your ability to stay signed in.
Withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of any processing carried out before you withdrew consent.
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the effective date at the top of this page and, for material changes, display a notice on the Platform. Your continued use of the Platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Policy.
7. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
For more information on how we process your personal data, see our Privacy Policy.