This Cookie Policy explains how Exploring Consciousness (“we,” “our,” or “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website https://exploringconsciousness.com/ (“Website”). It explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control our use of them.

What are cookies?

Cookies are small data files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used by website owners to make their websites work, or to work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information.

Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, Exploring Consciousness) are called “first-party cookies.” Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called “third-party cookies.” Third-party cookies enable third-party features or functionality to be provided on or through the website (e.g., analytics, advertising, and interactive content).

Why do we use cookies?

We use first-party and third-party cookies for several reasons:

  • Essential Cookies: These are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be switched off in our systems.
  • Performance and Analytics Cookies: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
  • Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personal features.
  • Targeting or Advertising Cookies: We may use these cookies to deliver relevant advertisements to you and measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.

What cookies do we use?

The specific types of first- and third-party cookies served through our Website and the purposes they perform include (but are not limited to):

  • Google Analytics (third-party): To analyze Website traffic and usage.
  • Essential Site Cookies (first-party): To manage navigation, security, and access to certain features.

[You can expand this section with more specific cookies once you audit your actual cookies.]

How can you control cookies?

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can set or amend your web browser controls to accept or refuse cookies. If you choose to reject cookies, you may still use our Website, though your access to some functionality and areas of our Website may be restricted.

Most browsers automatically accept cookies but allow you to modify your settings to decline cookies if you prefer. Below are links to support pages on how to manage cookie settings for popular browsers:

Updates to this Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes to the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please revisit this Cookie Policy regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or other technologies, please email us at explorareaconstiintei@yahoo.com