Cookie Policy
Last updated: 12 March 2026
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. This policy also covers localStorage, a similar browser technology that allows websites to store data locally on your device. Unlike traditional cookies, localStorage data is not sent to the server with each request — it stays entirely on your device.
2. Technologies We Use
The Daily Brief uses localStorage (not traditional cookies) to store the following data on your device:
| Key | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
theme |
Essential | Remembers your light/dark mode preference | Persistent |
notifySubscribed |
Essential | Tracks whether you have enabled edition notifications | Persistent |
db_bookmarks |
Essential | Stores your saved/bookmarked stories | Persistent |
db_markets |
Performance (consent) | Caches market data to reduce API calls and improve load times. This is not strictly necessary for the Site to function and is stored with your consent via the cookie banner. | Persistent |
db_cookie_consent |
Essential | Records that you have accepted this cookie policy | Persistent |
db_subscribe_email |
Functional | Stores your email address if you express interest in premium subscriptions | Persistent |
All items marked "Persistent" remain stored until you manually clear your browser data.
3. Third-Party Technologies
We load fonts from Google Fonts (fonts.googleapis.com and fonts.gstatic.com). When your browser requests these fonts, your IP address and browser headers are shared with Google's servers. Google states that it does not use this data to track users or create advertising profiles, and that font requests are not logged with your Google account. However, the connection itself transmits your IP address to Google. See Google Fonts Privacy FAQ for details.
We are evaluating self-hosting these fonts to eliminate this third-party data transfer entirely.
We do not use any tracking cookies, advertising cookies, or analytics cookies.
4. Future Analytics
If we introduce analytics or tracking technologies in the future, this policy will be updated before any such change takes effect. We will request your explicit consent before setting any non-essential cookies or trackers.
5. Managing and Clearing Stored Data
You can view and delete localStorage data through your browser's developer tools, or clear all site data through your browser settings:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Clear browsing data → select "Cookies and other site data"
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data → Manage Data
- Safari: Settings → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Clear browsing data
Note: clearing site data will reset your preferences (theme, bookmarks, notification status) and you will need to set them again.
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this cookie policy from time to time. The "last updated" date at the top of this page will be revised accordingly. We will notify you of material changes via a notice on the Site.
For questions about this policy, please contact thedailybriefuk@gmail.com.