1. Introduction to Cookies
CRAM Services ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies (such as local storage, web beacons, and session identifiers) when you visit our AI tech news platform, NowRift (located at nowrift.com).
This Cookie Policy explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control their use.
2. What are Cookies and Local Storage?
Cookies are small text files stored in your web browser directory or device storage when you visit a website. They allow the platform to identify your device, verify your session status, and save your user preferences over time.
Local Storage: In addition to cookies, we use browser-level HTML5 Local Storage to cache configuration scripts, layout preferences (such as filtering channels), and database elements locally to improve page loading speeds.
3. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies across several functional categories:
A. Essential and System Security Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary to provide the core services available through our Site. This includes verifying editor/administrator logins, handling session tokens via JSON Web Tokens (JWT), and tracking API rate-limiting metrics to prevent Denial of Service (DoS) attacks. Disabling these cookies will break admin portal features.
B. Personalization and Preference Cookies
These cookies are used to enhance the performance and functionality of our Site but are non-essential. For example, they allow us to remember:
- Your preferred news channel filter (e.g. defaulting your feed to Cybersecurity or Developers).
- Your search history queries within the Tools Directory directory.
- Default ticker speed configurations or theme settings.
C. Analytical and Subscription Cookies
These cookies help us analyze how our Site is being used, which posts attract the most reader attention, and if our newsletter signup forms are operating efficiently. They are placed in coordination with our email management sub-processors (Beehiiv/Resend).
4. Specific Cookies in Use
The table below lists the primary cookies and storage tokens utilized on NowRift:
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| __session | NowRift (First-party) | Authenticates admin & editor session tokens | HTTP Secure Only | Session |
| nowrift-channel | NowRift (First-party) | Saves preferred tech news feed selection | Browser Local Storage | 30 Days |
| nowrift-cookie-consent | NowRift (First-party) | Records cookie preference choices | HTTP Cookie | 1 Year |
| beehiiv_session | Beehiiv (Third-party) | Validates newsletter signup attribution and sources | HTTP Secure Cookie | 1 Year |
| _ga / _gid | Google Analytics | Aggregates anonymous user session patterns | HTTP Cookie | 2 Years / 24 Hours |
5. How Can You Control Cookies?
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. Most web browsers allow you to modify cookie preferences within their configuration menus.
- Browser Controls:You can set your browser to accept all cookies, notify you when a cookie is issued, or refuse cookies at any time. Consult your browser's Help menu for instructions.
- Opting Out: If you decline essential cookies, you may still access our news feeds, but you will not be able to log into the editor portal or access CMS controls.
- Do Not Track (DNT): Some web browsers transmit DNT signals. Because there is currently no universal consensus standard, our systems do not alter performance metrics in response to DNT triggers.
6. Updates to this Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our operational tracking practices, sub-processors, or legal requirements. Please re-visit this page periodically to remain informed about our cookie utilization.
7. Contact Information
If you have questions or feedback about our use of cookies or tracking technologies, please contact us at: