Cookies
Last updated: 2026-05-04
1. What cookies are
Cookies are small data files stored in your browser by the websites you visit. They are used for things like keeping you signed in, remembering preferences, and security.
2. What we use cookies for
The Gainesville Ledger uses cookies for essential functionality (keeping the editor signed in), and may use additional cookies and similar technologies set by analytics, advertising attribution, and other measurement providers. The specific providers may change over time; the “Last updated” date at the top of this page reflects the current configuration.
3. Cookies set by the Ledger
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
ledger_admin | Keeps the editor signed in to /admin between page loads. Set only after a successful admin login. Essential. | 30 days |
4. Cookies set by our service providers
Our hosting provider (Vercel) may set cookies for deployment protection on staging URLs and for security and performance monitoring of the production site.
We may use third-party analytics, advertising, and attribution providers that set their own cookies on the Site. Examples include products like Google Analytics, Meta Pixel, and similar tools. Each such provider sets cookies subject to its own privacy policy. As the configuration changes, this page will be updated; check the “Last updated” date for the current state.
5. Disabling cookies
Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies. Refusing the
ledger_admincookie will prevent the editor from signing in, but it will not affect your ability to read the public site. Refusing host-level cookies set by Vercel may interfere with site functionality. Refusing third-party analytics or advertising cookies will not affect your ability to read the Site; you can typically opt out of those providers directly through your browser settings or the providers’ own opt-out pages.6. Changes
We may update this policy if our cookie usage changes. The “Last updated” date reflects the current version.
7. Contact
Cookie questions: privacy@gainesvilleledger.com