Cookie Policy
Last Updated: January 1, 2024
Introduction to Cookies
Cookies are small pieces of data that a website sends to a user’s computer or device while they are viewing the site. These files do not contain personal information by default, but can be used to remember your preferences and improve your browsing experience. They are stored on your device’s browser and help websites to recognize you as a unique visitor (by uniquely identifying your device). Cookies are used for a variety of purposes, including to provide you with an optimized user experience.
Types of Cookies We Use
Our website uses several types of cookies, each serving different functions:
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Necessary Cookies: These cookies are essential for the operation of our website. They enable users to navigate the site and use its features, such as accessing secure areas. Without these cookies, services cannot be provided as intended.
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Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors use a website, for instance, which pages visitors go to most often and if they receive error messages from web pages. These cookies do not collect personal identifiable information and are only used to improve the performance of our site.
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Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your user name, language, or the region you are in) and provide enhanced, more personal features. They can also be used to memorize changes you’ve made to distinguish your experience from others.
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Targeting/Advertising Cookies: These cookies collect information about your browsing habits to make advertising relevant to you and your interests. They may be used by us or by third-party advertisers to display ads that are of interest to you on our website and other sites.
Managing and Deleting Cookies
If you wish to manage, delete or disable cookies, you can do so through your browser’s settings. Each browser differs, but you can typically find the ‘Settings’ or ‘Options’ menu in your browser, which will allow you to control cookies. To learn more about how to manage and delete cookies, visit aboutcookies.org. Please note that if you disable or delete certain cookies, you may experience altered functionality of the site.
Third-Party Cookies
Our website may also use third-party cookies provided by external service providers and partners to track user interactions, analyze usage patterns, and optimize our services. These third-party cookies may collect information about your online activities across different websites and over time for the purpose of providing you with a better, more personalized experience tailored to your interests.
Consent and Control
We comply with GDPR, ePrivacy Directive, CCPA, and UK GDPR in our use of cookies. Your consent is required before any non-essential cookies are used. Upon your first visit to our site, you will be informed about our use of cookies and asked for your consent, which can be given by continuing to browse the site or through our cookie consent tool. You may withdraw your consent at any time and manage your cookie preferences by accessing our cookie settings panel.
Updates to This Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy is subject to change. We will notify you of any significant changes by updating the ‘Last Updated’ date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the site after such changes have been made signifies your acceptance of the updated Cookie Policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies, please contact us at contact@anonymizing-search-for-journalists-investigating-crime.101pl.us. We are committed to addressing any concerns you may have regarding privacy and cookies.