LEGAL

Cookie Policy

Learn about the cookies we use and how to manage your preferences.

Last updated: February 25, 2026
Home Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how HomeTownLive uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on hometownlive.tv. By continuing to use our site, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognize your device and remember certain information about your visit.

Session Cookies

Temporary cookies deleted when you close your browser. Used for things like keeping you logged in during a session.

Persistent Cookies

Remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. Used to remember your preferences across visits.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies on hometownlive.tv:

3. Cookies Set by Third Parties

The following third-party services may place cookies on your device when you visit our site:

Google Analytics

Tracks website usage and generates reports about visitor behavior.

Google Fonts

Used to load custom web fonts. May log font requests to Google servers.

YouTube

If video embeds are present, YouTube may set cookies when a video is loaded or played.

Facebook / Meta

May set cookies if you interact with our Facebook social links or widgets.

Cloudflare

Used for CDN and DDoS protection; may set security-related cookies.

4. How Long Do Cookies Last?

Session Cookies

Expire when you close your browser — no storage beyond the session.

Session Duration

Analytics Cookies

Google Analytics cookies persist for tracking return visits and usage patterns.

Up to 2 years Duration

Functional Cookies

Persist to remember your preferences across multiple visits.

30 days – 1 year Duration

Third-Party Cookies

Subject to the expiration policies set by those third-party providers.

Varies Duration

5. How to Manage Cookies

Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer:

Google Chrome

Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data

Mozilla Firefox

Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data

Apple Safari

Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data

Microsoft Edge

Settings → Site Permissions → Cookies and site data

Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website. Some features — especially form submissions and interactive tools — may not work correctly without cookies enabled.

6. Do Not Track

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals websites not to track user activity. Our website does not currently respond to DNT signals, but you can manage tracking preferences through your browser's cookie settings as described above.

7. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. We will notify users of significant changes by updating the date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

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