Cookie Policy

Your privacy matters to us. Like almost all digital publishers, ELLE People Magazine uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to ensure our website functions correctly, to understand how our high-value content is being consumed, and to personalize your experience—including the ads you see.

This page explains what cookies are, how we use them, and the choices you have regarding your data.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored by your web browser (like Chrome, Safari, or Firefox) on your computer or mobile device. They are used to remember your preferences, keep you logged in, and collect information about your browsing habits.

We use two main types of cookies:

  • First-Party Cookies: These are set directly by ELLE People Magazine when you visit our website. They help with essential functions like maintaining your reading session or remembering your subscription status.
  • Third-Party Cookies: These are set by partners, such as advertisers, analytics providers (like Google Analytics), or social media services (like Instagram or X) whose content is embedded on our site. They are primarily used for advertising, performance, and social sharing.

2. Your Choices and Control

We are committed to giving you clear and comprehensive control over your personal data.

Consent Management

When you first visit the ELLE People Magazine website, you are presented with a cookie banner that allows you to:

  • Accept All: Consent to the use of all cookie categories.
  • Reject All (Non-Essential): Reject all cookies except those that are Strictly Necessary for the site to function.
  • Manage Preferences / Customise: Selectively accept or reject cookies based on the categories listed above (Performance, Targeting, etc.).

Withdrawing or Changing Your Consent

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:

  1. Clicking the "Cookie Settings" link, usually found in the footer of our website.
  2. Adjusting the toggles for each cookie category and clicking "Save Preferences."

You can also block or delete cookies through your web browser settings. Please note that blocking all cookies, particularly Strictly Necessary ones, may prevent our website from functioning correctly.

3. Further Information

For a complete and detailed list of the specific cookies we use, their purpose, duration, and the third parties that set them, please refer to our full Privacy Policy.

Need Help?

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact our Data Protection Officer:

  • Email: privacy@ellepeople.com
  • Mailing Address: [Magazine HQ Address]