Cookie Policy
Introduction
Welcome to the ‘Research Proposals and Grant Applications’ website. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring a transparent cookie policy that complies with GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), ePrivacy Directive, CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act), and UK GDPR. This page outlines our practices regarding cookies and how we collect and use user data through them.
What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your browser or device when you visit a website. They serve various purposes, such as remembering your preferences, enabling functionality, and delivering targeted content or advertising. Cookies can be categorized into different types based on their purpose and usage.
Types of Cookies Used
Our website utilizes the following types of cookies:
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Necessary Cookies: These are essential for the basic functionality of our site. They allow you to navigate through pages, post comments, and access members-only areas (if applicable). The use of these cookies is necessary to provide you with the services available on our website.
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Performance Cookies: We employ performance cookies to track website performance and user behavior. This includes tracking page load times, error rates, and user interactions to optimize our site’s performance. Data collected through these cookies does not identify individuals.
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Functionality Cookies: These cookies enhance the functionality of our website by remembering your preferences, language settings, and other customization options. They ensure a personalized experience when you revisit our site.
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Targeting/Advertising Cookies: We may use targeting or advertising cookies to deliver relevant content and targeted advertisements based on your browsing behavior. These cookies help us analyze user activity and provide sponsored content that aligns with your interests.
User Control and Management
You have control over how cookies are used on our website. Here’s how you can manage them:
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Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to manage cookie preferences, including the option to accept or reject cookies, delete cookies, or set specific settings for different types of cookies. Check your browser’s privacy settings for instructions.
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Opt-Out Tools: You can use online tools provided by various privacy organizations to opt out of certain third-party cookies. These tools allow you to control and limit tracking across multiple websites.
Third-Party Cookies
Our website may include links or content from third-party services that use cookies. These third-party cookies are subject to their respective privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them for more information on how your data is handled. We have no control over the activities of these third-party cookies, but we ensure transparency regarding their usage.
Consent and Settings
By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy, unless you choose to manage or reject them through your browser settings. You can change your cookie preferences at any time by adjusting the settings on your web browser. Your choices will be saved, and we will respect your preferences regarding cookie usage.
Updates and Changes
We regularly review and update our Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. This policy was last updated on January 1, 2024. We encourage you to check this page periodically for any updates.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns regarding our Cookie Policy or your privacy, please contact us at: [email protected].