Cookie Policy
Last updated: 02/February/2022
This Cookie Policy explains how Global Journals® uses cookies and similar technologies on our websites, online platforms, and related services (collectively, the “Services”). It should be read together with our Privacy Policy and, where relevant, our CCPA & CPRA Privacy Policy for California residents.
By continuing to browse or use our Services after seeing our cookie banner, you agree to our use of cookies as described in this Policy, subject to your choices and controls.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, mobile phone) when you visit a website. They allow the site to recognize your device and remember certain information about your visit, such as preferences or actions.
Cookies are widely used to make websites work or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the site owner, for example to:
- Enable core site functions
- Support secure login
- Remember user settings and preferences
- Analyze how visitors use the site
- Deliver certain types of content and features
Similar technologies such as pixels, web beacons, tags, local storage, and scripts may also be used for similar purposes. In this Policy, we refer to all of these as “cookies” unless we specifically distinguish them.
Types of Cookies We Use
Cookies used on our Services may be:
- First party cookies: set by Global Journals® and read only by our sites.
- Third party cookies: set by other organizations (for example analytics or embedded service providers) that provide services to us.
- They may also be:
- Session cookies: temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies: cookies that remain on your device for a defined period or until you delete them.
We group the cookies used on our Services into the following categories:
2.1 Strictly necessary cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation of our Services and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually set only in response to actions you take, such as:
- Navigating the site
- Logging into secure areas
- Submitting forms
- Managing cookie preferences
Without these cookies, certain basic functions cannot be provided. Under many privacy laws, including the ePrivacy rules in the EU and UK, consent is not required for strictly necessary cookies.
2.2 Performance and analytics cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our Services so we can measure and improve performance, for example by:
- Counting visits and traffic sources
- Understanding which pages are most and least popular
- Seeing how visitors move around the site
- Identifying technical issues such as broken links
Analytics tools may collect information such as your IP address (in truncated or pseudonymous form where possible), device type, browser, and general location. We use this information in aggregated form and not to identify you personally.
Where required by applicable law, we ask for your consent before setting these cookies.
2.3 Functionality cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as:
- Remembering your preferences (language, region, display settings)
- Remembering choices you make between sessions
- Providing improved and customized features
If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these services may not function properly.
2.4 Targeting, advertising, and social media cookies
If used, these cookies may:
- Record your visit to our Services and the pages you have visited
- Help us understand interest in particular topics, journals, or content areas
- Support limited, relevant outreach and promotion in accordance with applicable law
- Enable sharing of pages and content through third party social networks
At present, Global Journals® uses cookies primarily for core publishing, analytics, and platform functionality. We do not engage in extensive behavioral advertising typical of consumer platforms. If we use third party advertising or social media cookies, they will be disclosed in our detailed cookie list or consent tool.
You can control the use of these cookies through our consent banner or settings where required by law.
Legal basis and consent
In many jurisdictions, including the EU and UK, certain cookies are only allowed if we obtain your prior consent, except where cookies are strictly necessary for providing a service you have requested or for basic technical operation.
Our approach is as follows:
- Strictly necessary cookies are used based on our legitimate interest in providing a secure and functioning service and do not require consent where allowed by law.
- Non essential cookies (such as analytics, and if used, advertising and social media cookies) are set only if you provide your consent via our cookie banner or settings.
- You may withdraw or change your consent at any time using the mechanisms described below.
Cookies used on Global Journals® Services
The specific cookies used on our Services may change over time as we improve or update our technology. Examples of the types of cookies we may use include:
- Authentication and security cookies for login sessions and access control
- Load balancing and routing cookies to manage traffic
- Analytics cookies for aggregated statistics about visits, page views, and navigation
- Preference cookies to remember language, journal selections, or filter settings
On your live website, you should maintain an updated cookie table or link within this Policy or within your consent management tool listing, for each cookie:
- Name of the cookie
- Provider (Global Journals® or third party)
- Category (strictly necessary, analytics, functionality, targeting)
- Purpose and how it is used
- Duration (session or number of days/months)
If you use a consent management platform (CMP), it will typically generate and maintain this detailed list.
Managing cookies
You have several options for controlling or limiting how cookies are used on our Services.
5.1 Our cookie banner and settings
When you first visit our Services, you may see a cookie banner or pop up asking you to set your preferences. In many cases you will be able to:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non essential cookies
- Customize which categories of cookies you allow
Your choices may be stored using a consent cookie or similar technology.
You may also be able to review and change your preferences at any time by selecting a “Cookie settings” link located in the footer or similar area of our site.
5.2 Browser controls
Most web browsers allow you to:
- View which cookies are stored on your device
- Delete cookies
- Block cookies for specific sites or all sites
- Clear browser data
Instructions vary by browser. You can usually find guidance in your browser’s “Help” menu or on the vendor’s support pages. Please note that blocking or deleting some cookies may affect the functionality of our Services.
5.3 Third party tools
Some third party service providers and analytics vendors offer their own opt out mechanisms. Where applicable, links or references may be provided in our detailed cookie list or Privacy Policy.
Cookies and personal data
Some cookies and similar technologies collect or involve information that can be considered personal data, such as:
- IP address or device identifiers
- Online identifiers associated with your account
- Information about your interactions with our Services
Where cookies process personal data, Global Journals® acts in accordance with applicable data protection laws such as the GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and other regional regulations, and we describe those practices more fully in our Privacy Policy and CCPA & CPRA Privacy Policy.
We do not use cookies to make automated decisions that produce legal or similarly significant effects about you without human involvement.
Third party cookies and external services
Our Services may embed content or features from third parties, such as:
- Analytics tools
- Manuscript submission or editorial management platforms
- Video or document hosting
- Social sharing tools
These third parties may set their own cookies when you interact with their content. Global Journals® does not control how these cookies are used once they are set by third parties and is not responsible for their policies. We encourage you to review the privacy and cookie policies of these providers.
Retention of cookie data
Cookies remain on your device for different periods:
- Session cookies last only for the duration of your browsing session.
- Persistent cookies remain after your session ends and are retained until their set expiry date or until you delete them.
Retention of personal data collected through cookies is further described in our Privacy Policy and may vary depending on the purpose of processing, legal requirements, and our need to maintain secure and reliable services.
Updates to this Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect:
- Changes in the cookies and technologies we use
- Updates to applicable laws or regulatory guidance on cookies and online tracking
- Improvements in our Services and consent mechanisms
When we make material changes, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this Policy and may display an updated banner or provide additional notice where appropriate. Your continued use of our Services after changes take effect indicates your acknowledgment of the updated Policy.
Contact information
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies and similar technologies, please visit our Contact Us page on the Global Journals® website and submit your enquiry there.
