Cookie Policy
Introduction
Cookies are small text files that (depending on your browser settings) are stored on your computer’s hard drive when you visit the site and can be sent back to this site when you visit again.
We may use cookies to store user preferences and certain other data while providing our services, which will be explained in detail below.
If you continue to use our sites, we will assume that you agree to our use of cookies in this way. However, you can disable any of these cookies at any time if required – as explained in the “Manage cookies” section below.
How we use cookies
Some cookies can only be set if you are registered and/or subscribed to the How2Cryptos service (“registered”) and logged in. Other cookies are installed only when you are not registered or signed in (hereinafter simply “not registered”) or logged in. Some cookies can be installed regardless of whether you are registered or not, and whether you are logged in or not. Some cookies are only for the mobile version of the site, others are only for the “classic” (non-compact) version of the site, and some are set for both versions, as indicated below.
The cookies listed below do not contain any information that would personally identify you and do not give us access to the rest of your device. However, we may link information contained in cookies to personal information that you have provided to us separately, for example when you submit a request through a web form.
Below is a list of the cookies we set and details of their use.
How2Cryptos News
| Cookie name(s) | Description |
| nn_uid / HOW2CRYPTOS | Browser Identification Cookie. We assign a unique anonymous ID to each browser that accesses How2Cryptos. This helps us estimate the number of users visiting the site periodically. This cookie is applied to all users on both the desktop and mobile sites. |
| NN_Session | Session Cookie. This cookie is established on specific pages of the site and helps us track traffic. It is applied to all users accessing the desktop site. |
| NN_Eng | User Engagement Cookie. This cookie is utilized to assess the extent of user engagement and to assist in targeting advertisements. It is implemented for all users accessing the desktop site. |
| nnusrst | Settings Cookie. This cookie saves your preferences, such as font size, whether headlines should appear in bold, and the publications you have hidden or marked. It allows us to maintain these preferences as you browse between web pages and when you return to How2Cryptos using the same browser and computer. This cookie is set for users who are not registered or logged in, whether on the desktop or mobile site. |
| NNNewsfeedHistory | Most Visited Topics Cookie. This cookie keeps track of the topics and searches you frequently visit. It allows us to display the “My Most Viewed” list, making your favorite topics easily accessible with just a click. This cookie is set for users who are not registered or logged in, whether they are using the desktop or mobile site. |
| nn_auth / NNAU | Authentication Cookie. This cookie helps us identify your account while you are logged into How2Cryptos (excluding any How2Cryptos classifieds, if applicable) and is essential for delivering a personalized experience. It allows us to recognize your account as you navigate between web pages and when you return to How2Cryptos (excluding any How2Cryptos classifieds, if applicable) from the same browser and computer, provided you haven’t logged out. This cookie is set for users who are registered and logged in on the desktop site. |
| flo | Maintenance cookie. This cookie does not store any user data. We use it to display a message in the uncommon situation where we need to log you out to perform necessary system maintenance. Set for registered and logged-in users on the desktop site. |
| uky | Data encryption cookie. This cookie is utilized to protect your settings (like font size and others) when we deliver a page to your browser. Set for all users accessing the desktop site. |
| NNFavourites | Mobile favorites cookie (only applicable to users located outside the EEA). This cookie keeps track of the topics you have marked as favorites on the mobile site. It allows us to direct your browser to your preferred homepage upon your return and to show a list of your favorite topics for easy access. Set for non-registered or non-logged-in users accessing the mobile site. |
| NN_JumpLinks | Jump links cookie. This cookie saves your preference regarding the display of ‘jump links’ to specific topics at the top of a page. Set for registered and logged-in users accessing the mobile site. |
| nn_ssn | Session information cookie. This cookie helps us store session-specific settings to enhance your navigation experience on the site. It keeps track of the latest keywords you searched for and your preferences regarding the most recently viewed topic page, such as the number of visible headlines. This cookie is removed when you close your browser. Set for all users accessing the desktop site. |
| nn_sid | Session tracking cookie. This cookie allows us to gather anonymous statistics regarding the duration of user visits to the How2Cryptos website and the frequency of those visits. Set for all users accessing the desktop site. |
| nn_ab | User testing cookie. This cookie is utilized to evaluate enhancements to the site with a specific group of users. Set for all users accessing the desktop site. |
| nn_campaign | Campaign tracking cookie. This cookie is employed to determine whether you arrived at the website through an advertising campaign, and if so, which specific campaign it was. It helps us gain insights into the effectiveness of our ad campaigns. Set for all users who accessed the website through an advertising campaign. |
| cookie_policy | Cookie policy cookie. This cookie is utilized to recall whether you have accepted our cookie policy on our news site (or on a How2Cryptos classifieds service, if applicable), allowing us to refrain from displaying the cookie notification again. Set for all users accessing the desktop or mobile site. |
How2Cryptos classifieds (if we operate a classifieds service)
| Cookie name(s) | Description |
| rub_LS_UK | Cookies of recent requests. This cookie is used to store a list of the most recent requests made by the user. We use this information to show you the number of new ads that match your queries since your last visit. |
| rub_abtest_(suffix) | A/B testing cookies. Any cookie whose name begins with rub_abtest can be used to test various designs and functions to improve your experience on the site. |
| ASP.NET_SessionId | Session ID Cookie. This cookie is utilized to create a “user session,” allowing information on How2Cryptos Classifieds to remain accessible as you navigate between pages. This cookie will not be retained after you close your browser. |
| rub_mc_(suffix) | Saved Search Cookies. Any cookie that begins with the name rub_mc_ will be used to enable you to save a search within a specific section of the How2Cryptos classifieds service. |
| rub_rbPage | Like Cookie. This cookie will keep track of whether you have viewed a prompt asking you to “like” a particular page on the How2Cryptos classifieds service, ensuring that the message won’t be shown again after you’ve dismissed it. |
| rub_desktop_from_mobile | Mobile Device Cookie. This cookie saves your preference for either the mobile or classic versions of the How2Cryptos classifieds service when you access it from a mobile device. |
| rub_trending_pages | Trending Pages Cookie. This cookie helps us identify whether a user accessed a trending search result page through an internal link on How2Cryptos. |
| rub_user_id | Authentication Cookie. This cookie is used to recognize your account when you are logged into a How2Cryptos classifieds service, allowing us to deliver a personalized experience. It enables us to identify your account as you move between web pages and when you return to the How2Cryptos classifieds service from the same browser and computer, provided you haven’t logged off. |
| rub_NewAdsFirstVisit | First Visit Cookie. This cookie is utilized to identify your initial visit to our site, allowing us to highlight “new” ads for you in the future. |
| cookie_policy | Cookie Policy Cookie. This cookie is employed to remember whether you have accepted our cookie policy on our news site or on a How2Cryptos classifieds service, preventing us from displaying the cookie message again. |
Third-Party Cookies
Please be aware that our payment service provider’s website, as well as those of our business partners or other sites accessible through our Site, may also utilize cookies that are beyond our control. For more information about these cookies, including how to reject or delete them, you should review the privacy and cookie policies on the respective third-party websites.
Additionally, our Site uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, Inc. (“Google”). Google Analytics employs cookies to help us analyze user interactions with the Site. The information generated by Google’s cookies regarding your use of the Site (including your IP address) is anonymous and will be transmitted to Google, where it will be stored on Google’s servers in the USA, in accordance with Google’s privacy policy Please note that Google may also share this information with third parties if required by law or if those parties process the information on Google’s behalf. Google will not link your IP address to any other data it holds.
How2Cryptos has activated the “Advertising Reporting Features” option in Google Analytics. This means Google Analytics may gather data from Google advertising cookies (if present) and other anonymous identifiers, linking this information to its standard analytics data. This allows Google Analytics to provide How2Cryptos with anonymous, aggregated insights into audience demographics and interests. No personal data is collected by Google as part of this feature, and How2Cryptos does not attempt to connect any collected data to any personal information it may obtain from you.
For more information about Google’s cookie usage, including for advertising and for its use of cookies in Google Analytics.
If you wish to opt out of data collection by Google Analytics, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on provided by Google .
Controlling Cookies
Most web browsers are set to accept all cookies by default, but you can configure your browser to refuse cookies or to alert you when a cookie is being set. The Help section of your browser, typically found in the toolbar, usually provides instructions on how to prevent your browser from accepting new cookies, how to be notified of incoming cookies, or how to disable cookies altogether. You can check your current cookie settings in your browser.