Welcome to West Virginia Explorer (“WVExplorer.com,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). This Cookie Policy explains how WVExplorer.com uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website. It should be read together with our Privacy Policy. Last updated: July 30, 2026
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that websites place on your computer, tablet, or mobile device. They help websites function properly, remember your preferences, improve performance, measure traffic, and, in some cases, deliver relevant advertising.
Some cookies are removed when you close your browser (“session cookies”), while others remain on your device for a period of time (“persistent cookies”).
Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies to provide a better experience for our readers and visitors. Cookies may be used to:
- Ensure the website functions correctly.
- Remember user preferences.
- Measure readership and website performance.
- Improve site speed and usability.
- Support advertising that helps fund our journalism.
- Enable social media sharing and embedded content.
- Protect against spam and malicious activity.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to operate. They allow pages to load correctly, maintain security, and remember basic settings.
Without these cookies, portions of the site may not function properly.
Analytics Cookies
We use analytics tools to better understand how visitors use WVExplorer.com.
These cookies may collect information such as:
- Pages viewed
- Time spent on pages
- Approximate geographic region
- Device and browser type
- Traffic sources
This information is aggregated and helps us improve our journalism and our website.
Functional Cookies
These cookies remember choices you make, such as display preferences or other settings, making future visits more convenient.
Advertising Cookies
Advertising partners may use cookies to display advertisements that are more relevant to your interests and to measure advertising performance.
These cookies may be placed by third-party advertising services rather than directly by WVExplorer.com.
Third-Party Services
WVExplorer.com may use services provided by third parties, including but not limited to:
- Google Analytics
- Google AdSense or other advertising providers
- Embedded YouTube videos
- X (formerly Twitter)
- Newsletter or email subscription services
These providers may place their own cookies or use similar technologies according to their own privacy policies.
WVExplorer.com does not control how third-party cookies are used once they are placed by those providers.
Embedded Content
Articles on WVExplorer.com may include videos, maps, photographs, social media posts, or other embedded content from third-party websites.
Viewing this embedded content may allow those providers to place cookies on your device, just as if you had visited their websites directly.
Managing Cookies
Most web browsers allow you to:
- View stored cookies
- Delete cookies
- Block all cookies
- Block only third-party cookies
- Receive notifications before cookies are stored
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality and could limit some features or services.
Browser settings for managing cookies are generally available through your browser’s Privacy or Security settings.
Advertising Choices
Some advertising partners provide ways to opt out of personalized advertising.
Depending on your location, you may also see a cookie consent banner or privacy controls allowing you to accept or reject certain categories of cookies.
Do Not Track
Some web browsers transmit “Do Not Track” signals. Because there is no universally accepted standard governing these signals, WVExplorer.com does not currently respond differently when one is received.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our website operations.
When significant changes are made, the updated date at the top of this page will be revised.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or our privacy practices, please contact:
West Virginia Explorer
Email: info@wvexplorer.com
Website: https://wvexplorer.com