Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to ensure websites function properly, improve user experience, and provide analytical insights into how websites are used.

2. How We Use Cookies

SIARE uses cookies and similar technologies to support core functionality, improve performance, enhance accessibility, and analyze usage of its platforms.

• Maintaining user sessions and login functionality
• Ensuring secure operation of submission and publishing systems
• Analyzing website traffic and usage patterns
• Improving website performance and usability
• Supporting accessibility and responsive design

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation of the website and cannot be disabled. They enable core functions such as page navigation, secure access, and system stability.

Analytics and Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how users interact with our website by collecting aggregated and anonymized information, enabling us to improve services.

Functional Cookies
These cookies support enhanced functionality such as remembering preferences and improving user experience.

Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies may be set by third-party services integrated into our platforms, including analytics providers and embedded content tools.

4. Google Analytics and Similar Technologies

SIARE websites may use analytics services such as Google Analytics to measure website usage, user engagement, and content performance.

These technologies operate in accordance with user consent preferences and applicable privacy regulations. Data collected is used in aggregated form to improve website functionality and user experience.

5. Consent and Cookie Control

Where required by applicable laws, SIARE uses a cookie consent management platform to obtain user consent before activating non-essential cookies.

Users may:

• Accept or reject non-essential cookies
• Customize cookie preferences by category
• Withdraw or modify consent at any time

Cookie preferences can be managed via the Cookie Settings available on the website.

6. Third-Party Services

SIARE platforms may integrate third-party services such as:

• Analytics providers
• Citation and indexing tools
• Embedded media or content delivery services

These third-party providers may use their own cookies and operate under their respective privacy policies. SIARE does not control these cookies.

7. Managing Cookies via Browser

In addition to the Cookie Settings panel, users may manage or delete cookies through their web browser settings. Most browsers allow users to block or remove cookies; however, disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

8. Changes to This Cookie Policy

SIARE may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or platform functionality. Updated versions will be posted on this page.

9. Effective Date

This Cookie Policy is effective as of [March 2026].