Last updated: 15 August 2025
Controller: Blue Manta Media Limited
Websites covered: bluemantamedia.com • h2oglobalnews.com • lifesciencesglobalnews.com
Contact: hello@bluemantamedia.com
This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies on our websites and how you can manage your choices. It should be read with our Privacy Policy.
1) What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser. They help websites function, measure performance, remember preferences and personalise content. We also use similar technologies such as pixels, SDKs and local storage.
2) How we categorise cookies
Strictly necessary – required for core site functions (security, load‑balancing, consent logging, form submission). These do not require consent.
Performance / analytics – measure usage (e.g., page views, referrers) to improve content and user experience.
Functional – remember preferences (e.g., language, region, saved settings).
Advertising / targeting – measure campaigns, build audiences and personalise ads.
Social media – enable sharing and embedded content from third‑party platforms.
We will only set non‑essential cookies (analytics/functional/advertising/social) with your consent where required by law.
3) Legal basis and consent
In the UK/EU, non‑essential cookies are used based on your consent. Strictly necessary cookies are used based on legitimate interests to operate the site. You can withdraw or change consent at any time via our Cookie Settings link (shown in the footer and on this page).
4) Managing your choices
Cookie banner/manager: On first visit we display a consent banner. Use Accept all, Reject non‑essential, or Customise to choose categories.
Change later: Use Cookie Settings in the footer to update choices or withdraw consent.
Browser controls: You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings. Blocking may impact site functionality.
Do Not Track (DNT): We respect consent captured in our banner. DNT signals are not consistently honoured by all providers; use the Cookie Settings to control categories.
5) Cookies we use
Strictly necessary
Consent manager: stores your choices; duration up to 12 months
Load balancer: ensures availability; short‑lived
Performance / analytics
Google Analytics 4 – usage metrics; 13 months
Advertising / targeting
AdSanity impressions and clicks
Social media (only when you embed feeds/players)
YouTube/Vimeo player cookies
LinkedIn/Twitter share widgets
6) Email tracking pixels
Our marketing emails may contain a minimal tracking pixel to record opens/clicks for engagement analytics. Where consent is required under local rules, we rely on your marketing preferences; you can opt out anytime via the unsubscribe link. You can also disable image loading in your email client to limit tracking.
7) Third‑party providers
We use trusted processors for analytics, consent management, hosting and security. Each provider is bound by contract and may set cookies under our direction. A current list of key providers and purposes is available on request at hello@bluemantamedia.com.
8) International transfers
Some providers process data outside the UK/EEA. We use lawful transfer mechanisms (e.g., adequacy, Standard Contractual Clauses with the UK Addendum) and supplementary measures where needed.
9) Updates
We may update this policy and our cookie list from time to time. Material changes will be highlighted via the banner or on this page. The “Last updated” date reflects the latest version.
Quick implementation checklist (not part of the public policy)
Deploy a Consent Management Platform (CMP) with category toggles and logs (e.g., Cookiebot, OneTrust, Axeptio).
Block non‑essential tags until consent (use the CMP’s auto‑blocking or GTM consent mode).
Add Cookie Settings link in your global footer.
Run a monthly scan to keep the cookie list up to date.
Legitimate Interests Assessment (LIA) — Template
Processing activity: B2B contact database and outreach for Blue Manta Media brands (LSGN, H2O Global News).
Owner: Abby Davey, Publisher
Date: 15/08/2026
Review date: 01/08/2026