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Analytics trackers compile anonymous metrics to check article download frequencies, popular search fields, and geographical reading trends. This telemetry helps us speed up server responses and showcase article download counts.
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Our Cookie Policy forms an integral segment of our general Privacy Policy. Information collected via cookies is processed in line with secure, firewalled data regulations detailed in the Privacy Policy.
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Session cookies are erased immediately when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain active on your hard drive for designated spans (e.g. 6 months for login preferences, 12 months for metrics) or until manually purged.
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Researchium reserves the right to adjust its cookie practices periodically. Updated versions take effect immediately upon online publication. We encourage users to check this page to track cookies practices.
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Browse frequently asked questions regarding website cookies, tracking details, and user management settings.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your browser or device when visiting websites. They help the platform identify user sessions and protect data transmissions.
Can I disable cookies?
Yes, you can configure cookie permissions and delete stored history in your web browser preferences.
Will disabling cookies affect submissions?
Yes, blocking essential cookies will restrict security confirmations (such as CSRF tokens) and logouts, preventing successful manuscript submissions.
Do cookies collect personal information?
No. Our cookies contain anonymous numeric session tokens. We do not store names, affiliations, or email IDs inside cookie values.
Why does Cloudflare set a cookie?
Cloudflare sets security cookies to confirm browser credibility, helping block malicious bot networks from attacking our database.
Does Google Analytics track my IP address?
Yes, but Google Analytics on Researchium is configured to anonymize IP addresses, tracking general reading speeds without logging precise geolocations.
How do session cookies work?
Session cookies are stored temporarily in browser memory and are deleted automatically when you close your web browser.
What are persistent cookies?
Persistent cookies are saved on your hard drive, remaining active to remember preferences (like login usernames or citation styles) across visits.
Do peer reviewers need cookies enabled?
Yes. Reviewers need essential cookies enabled to maintain database authentication and submit evaluation reports.
Does Researchium use cookies for targeting ads?
No. Researchium does not deploy targeting cookies or trace browser behavior to sell marketing advertisements.
How do I clear cookies in Google Chrome?
Go to Settings -> Privacy and Security -> Clear Browsing Data, and select "Cookies and other site data" to purge history.
How do I disable trackers in Apple Safari?
Go to Preferences -> Privacy, and select "Block all cookies" or check "Prevent cross-site tracking."
How do I block cookies in Mozilla Firefox?
Go to Options -> Privacy & Security -> Enhanced Tracking Protection, and configure custom blocking rules.
Are local storage tokens used?
Yes, we utilize browser local storage to save user preferences, such as sidebar navigation state or text scaling adjustments.
Are cookie parameters identical across mobile devices?
Yes. Mobile browsers implement the same cookie configurations, requiring session cookie acceptance for secure database logins.
Does Researchium use web beacons or flash cookies?
No. We restrict trackers strictly to standard HTTP cookies and local storage parameters; no web beacons or flash tracking keys are used.
Does ORCID set cookies on Researchium?
ORCID sets security cookies on its own domain to authenticate user identity when authors select ORCID sign-in.
Are cookie policies identical across all six journals?
Yes, the cookie policies apply uniformly across the entire Researchium consortium portal network.
Does this policy affect digital archiving?
No. LOCKSS and CLOCKSS digital archives preserve flat typeset articles independently of active website cookies.
Who do I contact for tracking questions?
Submit data queries or security concerns to our compliance office at privacy@researchium.org.
Transparent and Responsible Website Practices
Researchium is committed to respecting privacy while maintaining a secure and efficient publishing platform.