> Cookie Policy
Last updated: August 30, 2026
What this covers
This page explains the cookies and similar technologies used on xploitwire.com, what each one does, and how to control them. It supplements our Privacy Policy.
Your choice
Optional categories (Advertising, Functional — see below) are on by default. A notice on your first visit lets you opt out of everything, or open Preferences to opt out of individual categories — clearing your browser's site data for xploitwire.com resets this choice and shows the notice again.
Cookies we use
| Service | Purpose | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Google AdSense | Serves and, where permitted, personalizes the advertisements shown on articles. | Advertising — on by default, opt-out |
| Google Subscribe with Google (SWG) | Signals to Google that articles are openly accessible, supporting News visibility. | Functional — on by default, opt-out |
| Google Analytics | Traffic and audience reporting (page views, referrers, approximate location, device type). | Functional — on by default, opt-out |
| Vercel Web Analytics | Counts aggregate page views and referrers. Cookieless — does not identify individual visitors. | Essential — always on |
| Google Translate | Remembers the language you choose when using the on-page translation widget. Doesn't enable cross-site tracking, so it's treated as essential rather than gated behind acceptance. | Essential — always on |
| Theme & accessibility preference | Remembers your light/dark mode and accessibility-mode choice (stored in your browser only, not a cookie). | Essential — always on |
Managing cookies in your browser
In addition to the on-site choice above, most browsers let you block or delete cookies directly in settings. Blocking all cookies may affect the ad-supported and translation features described here, but the site's articles remain fully readable.
You can also opt out of personalized advertising directly viaGoogle's Ads Settings, or opt out of third-party vendors' use of cookies for personalized ads ataboutads.info.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy as the cookies/services we use change. Material changes will be reflected by the "Last updated" date above.