At IGI Global, we use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, improve website performance, and provide you with tailored content. This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They help websites remember your actions and preferences (such as login, language settings, and other preferences) over time, so you don’t have to re-enter them each time you visit.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following types of cookies on our website:
a. Essential Cookies:
b. Performance and Analytics Cookies:
c. Functional Cookies:
These cookies allow our website to remember your preferences and choices (such as language or region) to provide a more personalized experience.
d. Targeting and Advertising Cookies:
These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and track the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns. They may be set by us or by third-party advertisers to build a profile of your interests and show you ads that are more relevant to you.
3. Third-Party Cookies
We may also allow third-party service providers, such as analytics or advertising partners, to place cookies on your device when you visit our website. These cookies are used to analyze website traffic, improve marketing efforts, and provide personalized content. We do not have control over these third-party cookies.
4. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- To ensure the website functions properlyand deliver essential services (e.g., managing your account, enabling book purchases).
- To analyze website trafficand user behavior, helping us improve our content and website performance.
- To remember your preferences, such as your language settings, and provide a tailored browsing experience.
- To deliver relevant advertisementsand measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.
5. How to Manage Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
Browser Settings:
Most web browsers allow you to manage your cookie preferences through their settings. You can choose to block or delete cookies, but doing so may affect the functionality of certain parts of the website. For instructions on how to manage cookies in your browser, please refer to your browser’s help section.
Opt-Out Tools:
For some cookies used for analytics and advertising, you can opt out by visiting the following third-party websites:
- Google Analytics: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Network Advertising Initiative: http://www.networkadvertising.org/choices/
6. Changes to This Cookies Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in how we use cookies or due to legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page, along with the updated “Effective Date.” We encourage you to check this page regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies.