Cookie Policy
What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that websites store on your computer or mobile device when you visit them. They play a significant role in enhancing user experience and enabling certain functions. Cookies can remember your preferences, login information, and browsing history across different websites.
Types of Cookies Used
On Academic Awards and Honors (https://academic-awards-and-honors.rapidvoice.net), we utilize various types of cookies to improve our services and tailor content to your interests:
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Necessary Cookies: These are essential for the website’s basic functionality, ensuring that core features work properly. They include session cookies which allow us to remember your login status and maintain your navigation across pages.
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Performance Cookies: We employ these cookies to gather insights into how our website is performing, such as tracking page load times, identifying technical issues, and optimizing content delivery. This helps us deliver a faster and more efficient user experience.
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Functionality Cookies: These enable certain non-essential features on our site, like remembering your language preferences, personalizing content, or providing interactive elements (e.g., comments sections).
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Targeting/Advertising Cookies: We may use these cookies to deliver targeted advertisements based on your browsing behavior and interests. They help us analyze user patterns and provide sponsored content that aligns with your potential interests.
User Control and Management
You have the right to control and manage how cookies are used on our website:
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Most web browsers allow you to adjust cookie settings, including blocking or deleting specific types of cookies. You can access these settings through your browser’s preferences or options menu.
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You can choose to opt-out of receiving certain cookies by adjusting the privacy settings on your device or using available browser extensions that block tracking tools.
Third-Party Cookies
Our website may incorporate third-party services, which may set cookies in connection with their offerings. These include analytics providers who help us understand user behavior and ad networks that deliver targeted advertisements. We respect the privacy of our users and ensure that any third-party cookies comply with relevant data protection regulations.
Consent and Preferences
Your consent is crucial for using non-essential cookies (including those for targeting/advertising purposes). By continuing to use our website, you agree to our placement of these cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences by deselecting the relevant options in your browser settings.
Updates and Changes
We regularly review and update our Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or relevant laws. This policy was last updated on January 1, 2024. We encourage you to check back periodically for any updates.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this policy or your cookie preferences, please contact us at: [email protected].
