Introduction
Similar to other commercial websites, Citeline’s website and services utilize standard technology called “cookies” and web server logs to collect information about how the service is used.
Please note that our use of any personal information we collect about you is subject to our Privacy Policy.
What are cookies and what data do they collect?
Cookies are a feature of web browser software that allows web servers to recognize the device used to access a website. These small pieces of data are stored by a user’s web browser on the user’s hard drive.
There are many different types of cookies and uses of data collected by them. Information gathered through cookies and web server logs may include the date and time of website visits, the pages viewed, time spent on our website, and the websites visited just before and just after our website.
Our websites may place temporary “session” cookies on your computer or device to help us confirm who you are and to help you navigate the website during your visits. These session cookies will be deleted automatically when you close your website browsing session. The information collected via session cookies is collected on an aggregate basis. None of this information is associated with you as an individual.
What types of cookies does the site use?
The cookies used on Citeline sites have been categorized as per the table below. However, it is important to note that not all cookies may be used in all jurisdictions or websites. A list of the categories of cookies used on this website is set out below.
| Category | Description |
| Strictly Necessary cookies | These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in or filling in forms. You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the site will not then work. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information. |
| First party analytics cookies | These cookies allow us to employ data analytics so we can measure and improve the performance of our site and provide more relevant content to you.These cookies don't collect information that identifies a visitor down to an individual level that is available to us. These cookies are not passing personally identifiable information to any external third party other than in limited cases when we engage a service provider to act on our behalf but who is then unable to use the data for their own purposes. |
| Performance cookies | Performance cookies are generally third-party cookies from vendors we work with or who work on our behalf that collect information about your visit and use of the website, for instance which pages you visit the most often, and if you get error messages from web pages. These cookies don't collect information that identifies a visitor. All information these cookies collect is anonymous and is only used to improve how the website works. Third party vendors may have access to this data and may use it to improve their overall services and offerings. |
| Functional cookies | These cookies allow a site to remember choices you make (such as your username, language or the region you are in) and provide more enhanced, personal features. These cookies cannot track your browsing activity on other websites. They don’t gather any information about you that could be used for advertising or remembering where you’ve been on the Internet outside our site. |
| Advertising and social media cookies | Advertising and social media cookies (including web beacons and other tracking and storage technologies) are used to (1) deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests; (2) limit the number of times you see an advertisement; (3) help measure the effectiveness of the advertising campaign; (4) retargeting to our websites/information and (5) understand people’s behavior after they view an advertisement. They are usually placed on behalf of advertising networks with the site operator’s permission. They remember that you have visited a site and quite often they will be linked to site functionality provided by the other organization. This may impact the content and messages you see on other websites you visit. |
| Targeting Cookies | These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites. They do not store directly personal information but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising. |
Third-party analytics services
We may use services hosted by third parties to collect information about how users use our site, allowing us to compile reports and improve its functionality. Some third party services collect aggregated non-personal information, such as the information sent by a browser as part of a web page request, IP addresses, time and duration of website visits, and/or how you found our website, such as via a search engine or social media.
We use Google Analytics and Facebook to provide ad and analytics services on our website. For more information about Google’s privacy practices, please see here, and to opt out of Google Analytics, visit here. For more information about Facebook’s privacy practices, see here.
To learn more about interest-based advertising and change your preferences, see NAI Consumer Opt Out (networkadvertising.org), Your Online Choices | EDAA, WebChoices: Digital Advertising Alliance's Consumer Choice Tool for Web US (aboutads.info), All About Cookies | Online Privacy and Digital Security.
Marketing
Other third party services may also combine the personal information you provide us (such as your email address) with cookies or other website tracking mechanisms. These services may be used to gather information, allowing us to provide you with more information about products or services in which you might be interested.
How to manage your cookies
You can manage Cookies through the settings of your internet browser. You can choose to block or restrict Cookies from being placed on your computer or device. You can also review periodically review the Cookies that have been placed there and disable some or all of them.
You always have a choice over whether or not to accept Cookies. When you first visit the website and we notify you about our use of Cookies, you can choose not to consent to such use. You can choose not to continue accepting Cookies at any later time. In this section, we describe ways to manage Cookies, including how to disable them. Please be aware that if you choose not to accept certain Cookies, it may mean we are unable to provide you with some services or features of the website.
As many websites rely on cookies and/or other tracking tools to help tailor a user’s experience, most Internet browsers are initially set up to accept them. You can disable cookies or other types of tracking tools through your computer or device’s Internet browser settings. You should check your Internet browser settings if you have any questions regarding disabling cookies.
“Do Not Track:” Some newer Internet browsers have incorporated Do Not Track features, and when turned on, they send a signal to the websites you visit, telling the website that you do not want to be tracked while browsing. Websites differ in how they respond to these Do Not Track signals, as there is not yet a common understanding of how to interpret the Do Not Track signal. Because of this lack of clarity, our website does not respond to the browser Do Not Track signal. Thus, most cookies will continue to be stored until you choose to delete them.
Flash Cookies and How to Manage Them
We may provide videos and other content through the website using Adobe Flash Player, which uses ‘Flash Cookies’ (also known as ‘Local Shared Objects’) to provide useful features such as auto-resume and the ability to save your preferences. Flash Cookies are placed on your computer or device in much the same as other Cookies. However, it is not possible to manage them in the same way through your internet browser settings. You can learn more about how to manage Flash Cookies on All About Cookies | Online Privacy and Digital Security. Please be aware that if you choose not to accept Flash Cookies, you will be unable to view certain content, such as videos.
Questions or Concerns
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or relating to our use of your information, write to our Privacy team at 3 More London, London, SE1 2RE or email [email protected].
Changes to Cookie Policy
In order to keep up with changing legislation and best practice, we may revise this Cookie Policy at any time without notice by posting a revised version on this website. So please check back periodically so that you are aware of any changes.