What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners. This Cookie Policy explains how Journal Metrics uses cookies and similar technologies.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Session ID | Maintains your session while browsing | Session |
| Cookie Consent | Remembers your cookie preferences | 1 year |
| Language Preference | Stores your language selection | 1 year |
Analytics Cookies (Performance)
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Persists session state | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users | 24 hours |
Advertising Cookies (Google AdSense)
Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this website or other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to our sites and/or other sites on the Internet.
Google AdSense Cookies Include:
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| __gads | Measures ad interactions | 13 months |
| __gpi | Stores ad personalization | 13 months |
| IDE | DoubleClick ad targeting | 13 months |
| NID | Ad personalization preferences | 6 months |
How to Opt Out of Personalized Ads:
- • Google Ads Settings - Manage your ad preferences
- • AboutAds.info - Opt out of interest-based advertising
- • Network Advertising Initiative - Opt out of targeted ads
- • Your Online Choices (EU) - European opt-out tool
How to Manage Cookies
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can usually find these settings in the "Options" or "Preferences" menu of your browser. Here are links to cookie settings for common browsers:
⚠️ Important Note
Blocking all cookies may impact your experience on our website and other websites you visit. Some features may not work properly without cookies. If you block cookies, you may not be able to use all the features on our website.
Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics, deliver advertisements, and so forth. These third parties include:
Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA)
European Users (GDPR)
Under GDPR, you have the right to:
- • Access your personal data
- • Rectify inaccurate data
- • Request erasure of your data
- • Object to data processing
- • Data portability
- • Withdraw consent at any time
California Users (CCPA)
Under CCPA, you have the right to:
- • Know what data is collected
- • Know if data is sold or disclosed
- • Say no to the sale of data
- • Access your personal data
- • Request deletion of data
- • Non-discrimination for exercising rights
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our business practices. When we make changes:
- We will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page
- For significant changes, we may provide additional notice on our website
- Your continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Email: mengzhao1021@gmail.com
Website: www.journalmetrics.org