We use cookies to improve your experience on our news portal at news.hodlfm.io. This Cookie Policy is part of HODL FM’s Privacy Policy and explains how cookies and similar technologies are used between your device and our news subdomain, which publishes articles, guides, research and deep dives. It also outlines third‑party services we may use that set their own cookies (this policy does not cover third‑party cookie practices).
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- Remember cookie consent choices;
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Functional cookies enable optional features and personalization on the news site, such as:
- Remembering reading preferences or saved articles (if available);
- Managing newsletter preferences after you opt in;
- Enabling embedded content playback (e.g., hosted videos) or comment widgets. Functional cookies may be first‑ or third‑party.
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- Personalize recommended articles or sponsored content;
- Limit how often you see the same promotion;
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Consequences of disabling cookies
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Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes to our site, services or legal requirements. The “last updated” date will show the most recent revision.