Cookie Policy
Last Updated: February 20, 2025
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are compact text files placed onto your computer or mobile device when you load web pages. They serve to remember preferences, analyze traffic flow, and ensure secure session continuity.
2. How We Implement Google Consent Mode v2
Our site incorporates Google Consent Mode v2. By default, marketing and analytics cookies remain disabled until you click “Accept All” or enable them within our settings banner. You may change or revoke this consent at any point using the Cookie Settings link located in the footer of every page.
3. Categories of Cookies
| Category | Purpose | Consent Mode Signal | Default State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Core site security, layout rendering, and preference storage | security_storage | Granted |
| Functional | Remembering form fields and regional views | functionality_storage | Granted |
| Analytics & Metrics | Aggregated readership measurement across journal articles | analytics_storage | Denied |
| Advertising & Personalization | Tailoring promotional dispatches and ad effectiveness | ad_storage, ad_user_data | Denied |
4. Specific Cookies Deployed
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent_choice | vandnrvelden.site | Stores your cookie consent configuration | 12 months |
| _ga, _ga_* | Google Analytics | Distinguishes anonymous visitors (if accepted) | 2 years |
5. Managing Cookies in Your Browser
You can adjust your browser settings to refuse all cookies or notify you whenever a cookie is set. Please refer to your browser's help menu (Chrome, Safari, Edge, or Firefox) for instructions.
6. Contact the Privacy Team
For questions regarding our use of cookies, reach us at [email protected].