Last updated: September 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how BALOGUN REPORT uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit balogunreport.com.
It should be read together with our Privacy Policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small files or pieces of information stored on your device when you visit a website.
Websites may also use similar technologies, including pixels, local storage and other tools that store or access information on a user’s device.
These technologies can be used to operate a website, remember preferences, authenticate users, measure engagement or support third-party services.
2. How BALOGUN REPORT Uses Cookies
BALOGUN REPORT is built on Ghost(Pro).
Ghost does not ordinarily set non-essential cookies by default, and its native website analytics are designed to operate without cookies.
However, cookies or similar technologies may be used where necessary to provide particular website functions, including member authentication, security and account-related services.
Additional technologies may also be introduced by third-party services embedded in or connected to the website.
3. Strictly Necessary Cookies
Strictly necessary cookies are used where required for the proper operation, security or functionality of the website.
These may include technologies used to:
- authenticate members and maintain signed-in sessions;
- provide account or membership functionality;
- maintain website security;
- process user requests; and
- ensure essential website functions operate correctly.
These technologies do not ordinarily require consent where they are strictly necessary to provide a service requested by the user.
4. Analytics
BALOGUN REPORT may use Ghost’s native analytics to understand how readers interact with our content.
Ghost’s native web analytics are first-party and cookie-free.
If BALOGUN REPORT later introduces third-party analytics services that use cookies or similar technologies, those services will be identified and, where required, activated only after appropriate consent has been obtained.
5. Video, Audio and Embedded Content
BALOGUN REPORT may embed content from third-party platforms, including services used for:
- video;
- video podcasts;
- audio;
- interviews;
- social-media content; and
- other multimedia features.
Examples may include YouTube, Spotify or similar platforms.
These third-party providers may set their own cookies or use similar technologies when embedded content is loaded or accessed.
Where consent is legally required before such technologies are activated, BALOGUN REPORT will seek to obtain that consent through the relevant cookie or privacy controls.
6. Memberships and Payments
BALOGUN REPORT may provide free or paid memberships.
Ghost may use essential technologies to support member authentication and account functionality.
Where payments are offered, payment processing may be provided by third-party services such as Stripe. Those providers may use cookies or similar technologies in accordance with their own privacy and cookie policies.
7. Advertising, Affiliate and Marketing Technologies
BALOGUN REPORT does not intend to use non-essential advertising, behavioural-tracking or affiliate technologies without appropriate disclosure and, where required, consent.
If such technologies are introduced in the future, this Cookie Policy and the website’s consent controls will be updated accordingly.
8. Cookie Categories
Depending on the services in use, technologies on BALOGUN REPORT may fall into the following categories:
Strictly Necessary
Required for core website functionality, security, authentication or services requested by the user.
Preferences
Used to remember choices or settings where such functionality is enabled.
Analytics
Used to understand how readers interact with the website and its content.
Media and Third-Party Content
Used by external platforms when embedded video, audio or other third-party content is displayed or accessed.
Advertising or Marketing
Used for advertising, audience targeting or marketing measurement where such services are introduced.
Not all of these categories will necessarily be active at all times.
9. Your Choices
Where non-essential cookies or similar technologies require consent, you will be given an opportunity to accept, reject or manage those technologies through the website’s consent controls.
You may also be able to control or delete cookies through your browser settings.
Blocking strictly necessary technologies may affect the operation of certain website functions.
10. Third-Party Services
Third-party services connected to BALOGUN REPORT operate under their own privacy and cookie policies.
We encourage readers to review the policies of those providers where relevant.
BALOGUN REPORT does not control cookies or similar technologies placed directly by independent third-party platforms.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy when:
- the technologies used on the website change;
- new third-party services are introduced;
- applicable legal or regulatory requirements change; or
- our privacy practices are updated.
The date at the top of this page indicates when this Policy was last revised.
12. Contact
Questions about cookies, privacy or the technologies used on BALOGUN REPORT may be directed to:
BALOGUN REPORT
Privacy Contact: privacy@balogunreport.com
Website: balogunreport.com
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