Effective Date: June 1, 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how JournalHub uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our platform at journalhub.online.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the website remember your preferences, keep you signed in, and understand how you use the site.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary for the platform to function. They enable core features like authentication, session management, and security. You cannot opt out of these cookies.

• Session cookie: Keeps you signed in during your visit
• CSRF token: Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks
• Cookie consent: Remembers your cookie preferences

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your language preference, display settings, and recent activity.

Analytics Cookies

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our platform. These cookies collect anonymous, aggregated information including:

• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• Referral sources (how you found us)
• Device and browser information
• Geographic region (country/city level)

Google Analytics data is processed in accordance with Google's Privacy Policy.

Third-Party Cookies

Some third-party services integrated into our platform may set their own cookies:

• Stripe: For secure payment processing
• ORCID: When using ORCID authentication
• Google OAuth: When signing in with Google

3. Cookie Duration

• Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a set period (typically 30 days to 1 year) or until you delete them

4. Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

• Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
• Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies
• Edge: Settings > Cookies and Site Permissions

Note: Disabling essential cookies may prevent certain features of the platform from working correctly.

5. Do Not Track

We respect Do Not Track (DNT) browser signals. When DNT is enabled, we limit analytics tracking to essential platform metrics only.

6. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

7. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at [email protected].