Cookie Policy
Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how About-Science.org (“we,” “us,” or “the Site”) uses cookies and similar technologies. We aim to be transparent about our practices to help you make informed choices. As an educational site focused on simplifying science, we use minimal cookies to enhance functionality and improve content.
For details on data privacy, see our Privacy Policy.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help sites remember preferences, analyze usage, and provide a better experience. We use first-party cookies (set by us) and may use third-party cookies for analytics.
Types of cookies we use
We use the following categories:
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for the Site to function, such as maintaining sessions.
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand visitor behavior (e.g., via Google Analytics) to improve articles and navigation. These are optional and anonymized.
We do not use advertising, marketing, or social networking cookies.
How we use cookies
Cookies help us:
- Ensure the Site works properly.
- Analyze aggregate usage to refine educational content.
- Respect your preferences if you opt out.
No personal identifiers are stored unless linked to other data as noted in our Privacy Policy.
Managing Cookies
You can control cookies via browser settings:
- Chrome: support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
- Firefox: support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enhanced-tracking-protection
- Safari: support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies
- Edge: support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/microsoft-edge-browsing-data
Opt out of analytics via tools like Google Analytics Opt-out. Rejecting cookies may limit some features.
Changes to this Policy
We may update this policy for operational or legal reasons. Check back for changes.
Contact Us
Questions? Email us to – [email protected]