Cookie Policy

1. What Cookies Are

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function efficiently and enable certain features such as navigation, login, and user preferences.

Cookies that are essential for the operation of the website may be set without user consent. All other types of cookies require user approval before being stored in the browser.

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2. Cookie Categories Used on This Website

Strictly necessary cookies: enable core website functionality such as secure login, session management, and account-related features. Without these cookies, the website cannot function properly.

Performance cookies: help us understand how visitors interact with the website by collecting anonymized usage data. These cookies support analytics and performance improvements without directly identifying users.

Targeting cookies: are used to track users across websites for purposes such as content personalization or advertising. At present, such cookies are not actively used but may be introduced in the future.

Functionality cookies: allow the website to remember user preferences such as language settings, region, and enhanced features to improve user experience.

Unclassified cookies: are cookies that are still being analyzed and have not yet been assigned to a specific category.

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3. Strictly Necessary Cookies

Name	Provider / Domain	Expiration	Description
OJSSID	. aaftjournal.org	Session	Maintains user session for consistent browsing experience
Cookie Script Consent	Cookie Script / aaftjournal.org	4 weeks 2 days	Stores user cookie consent preferences

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4. Performance Cookies

Name	Provider / Domain	Expiration	Description
_ga	Google LLC /. aaftjournal.org	1 year 1 month	Distinguishes users for analytics purposes
_ga_VV71X9KZHB	. aaftjournal.org	1 year 1 month	Maintains session state

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5. Targeting Cookies

Based on the current configuration, no targeting cookies are actively used on this website.

If such cookies are introduced in the future, this policy and the cookie settings panel will be updated accordingly.

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6. Functionality Cookies

At present, no functionality cookies are listed in the active configuration.

If introduced in the future, this section will be updated accordingly.

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7. Unclassified Cookies

Name	Provider / Domain	Expiration	Description
WMF-Uniq	. upload.wikimedia.org	11 months 4 weeks	Under classification

The cookie inventory is based on the current Cookie Script configuration. Unclassified cookies may be recategorized once additional information becomes available.

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8. Consent and Cookie Control

Where required by applicable law, non-essential cookies are activated only after obtaining user consent. Users can manage their preferences through the cookie settings panel available on the website.

Users may also control cookies through their browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality and performance of the website.

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9. Changes to This Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in legal requirements, technologies, or service usage. Updated versions will be published on this page.

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