Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2025
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our site. They help us understand how you interact with our content, remember your preferences, and improve your browsing experience. This policy explains how Collagencomplex uses cookies and how you can manage them.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the site to function properly. They enable core functionality such as page navigation, language preferences, and access to secure areas. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the site would not work without them.
Analytical Cookies
These cookies help us understand how readers engage with our content. We use tools like Google Analytics to track page views, session duration, and popular articles. This information helps our editorial team create better content.
Functional Cookies
These cookies remember your choices to enhance your experience. They store settings such as your preferred language, text size, and theme preferences so you don't have to reconfigure them on each visit.
Marketing & Advertising Cookies
These cookies track your browsing habits across our site and partner sites to deliver relevant content recommendations. They help us understand which articles resonate with our audience and improve our editorial offerings.
How We Use Cookies
- • Measuring article performance and reader engagement
- • Personalizing your reading experience based on preferences
- • Analyzing traffic patterns to identify popular topics
- • Delivering relevant content recommendations
- • Understanding which articles and topics interest our readers
- • Preventing fraud and improving site security
Cookies Used on This Site
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Analytical | Google Analytics - unique visitor tracking | 2 years |
| _gid | Analytical | Google Analytics - session tracking | 24 hours |
| _gat | Analytical | Google Analytics - request throttling | 1 minute |
| session_id | Essential | Site functionality and user session | Until browser closes |
| lang_preference | Functional | Remembers your language selection | 1 year |
| cookie_consent | Essential | Stores your cookie preferences | 1 year |
| theme_preference | Functional | Remembers your theme choice (light/dark) | 1 year |
Managing Your Cookies
Browser Controls
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:
- View what cookies are stored on your device
- Delete specific cookies or all cookies
- Block cookies from specific sites
- Set your browser to reject all cookies or notify you when cookies are being set
Note: Disabling essential cookies may affect site functionality.
Opt-Out Options
You can opt out of specific cookie categories:
- Google Analytics: Use the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Advertising Cookies: Visit Your Ad Choices
- Cookie Banner: Adjust your preferences using our cookie consent banner on first visit
Do Not Track
If you enable the "Do Not Track" feature in your browser, we will respect this preference. However, some site features may be limited.
Third-Party Cookies
Our site uses third-party services that may set cookies on your device. These services include:
- Google Analytics: For tracking reader behavior and site performance
- Social Media Platforms: For sharing and embed functionality
- Content Delivery Networks: For optimizing site performance
We do not control how these third parties use cookies. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies directly.
Legal Basis (GDPR & CCPA)
Under GDPR and CCPA regulations, we only use cookies based on:
- Consent: We obtain your explicit consent for non-essential cookies
- Legitimate Interest: We use essential cookies to provide site functionality
- Legal Obligation: We comply with all applicable privacy laws
You have the right to withdraw consent at any time through your browser settings or our cookie banner.
Questions About This Policy
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact our editorial team:
Email: [email protected]
Address: Bulevardi 183, Oulu, Finland
This policy may be updated periodically. We recommend reviewing it regularly for changes.
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