Cookies

What are cookies?

Cookies are small data files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website.  Cookies are widely used by website owners in order to make websites work or to work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information.

Why do we use cookies?

We use first-party and third-party cookies for several reasons. Some cookies are required for technical reasons in order for our website to operate, and we refer to these as “essential” or “strictly necessary” cookies. Other cookies also enable us to track and target interests of our users to enhance the experience. Third parties serve cookies through our website for analytics and other purposes.  This is described in more detail below.

Cookies served through Split The Facts

• Google Analytics (3rd party). We use Google Analytics to see how many visitors we are getting, and how they found us. You can find out more about Google Analytics’ Cookies here. You can opt-out of having your internet activity available to Google Analytics click here.
• Hyvor Talk (3rd party). We use Hyvor Talk for the comments function on our website in relation to videos and blog articles. It allows our visitors to interact with us and each other. Place of processing: Sri Lanka – Privacy Policy.

How can I control cookies?

Some cookies we use are essential for the operation of our website although not all of them are. Any non-essential cookies can be switched off without affecting your user experience. This can be done by changing your browser settings. You can find out more about switching off cookies at the website www.aboutcookies.org.uk.  If you switch off all cookies you may find that certain sections of our website do not work properly.

Where can I get further information?

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or other technologies, please email us at splitthefacts@gmail.com.