Cookie Policy

1. What Cookies Are

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, improve user experience, and provide information about how the website is used.

Cookies that are essential for the functioning of the website may be set without user consent. All other types of cookies require user approval before being activated.

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2. Cookie Categories Used on This Website

Strictly necessary cookies: These cookies are essential for the operation of the website and enable core functionalities such as page navigation, secure access, and session management. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

Performance cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors use the website, such as pages visited and traffic sources. They help improve website performance and user experience. These cookies do not directly identify individual users.

Targeting cookies: These cookies may be used to track visitors across websites and display relevant content or advertisements. Currently, the journal does not actively use targeting cookies. If implemented in the future, this policy will be updated accordingly.

Functionality cookies: These cookies allow the website to remember user preferences such as language, region, or customized settings to enhance user experience. At present, such cookies may be minimal or not actively used.

Unclassified cookies: Unclassified cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not yet been categorized into a specific group.

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3. Strictly Necessary Cookies

Name	Provider / Domain	Expiration	Description
SSIPMT_SESSION	.ssipmtjfm.org	Session	Maintains user session and enables smooth navigation
CookieConsent	ssipmtjfm.org	1 month	Stores user cookie consent preferences
csrf_token	.ssipmtjfm.org	Session	Protects against CSRF attacks and ensures secure submissions

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4. Performance Cookies

Name	Provider / Domain	Expiration	Description
_ga	Google LLC / .ssipmtjfm.org	1 year 1 month	Distinguishes users and tracks website usage
_ga_XXXXXX	Google LLC / .ssipmtjfm.org	1 year 1 month	Maintains session state and tracks interactions
_gid	Google LLC / .ssipmtjfm.org	24 hours	Tracks page views and navigation
_gat	Google LLC / .ssipmtjfm.org	1 minute	Controls request rate for analytics

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5. Targeting Cookies

Currently, the SSIPMT Journal of Finance and Marketing does not actively use targeting or advertising cookies.

If such cookies are introduced in the future, this policy will be updated and users will be provided with appropriate control options.

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6. Functionality Cookies

At present, functionality cookies may be limited or not actively implemented. If introduced, they will enhance user experience by remembering preferences and customized settings.

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7. Unclassified Cookies

Name	Provider / Domain	Expiration	Description
WMF-Uniq	.upload.wikimedia.org	11 months 4 weeks	Set by external providers; under review
ssipmt_temp_cookie	.ssipmtjfm.org	Session	Temporary cookie used for testing or transitional functionality

Unclassified cookies are continuously reviewed and will be categorized appropriately once their purpose is fully determined.

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8. Consent and Cookie Control

Where required by law, non-essential cookies are activated only after user consent.

Users can:

• Accept or reject cookie categories via the cookie banner
• Modify preferences at any time through website settings
• Control cookies through browser settings

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality and performance.

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9. Changes to This Cookie Policy

The SSIPMT Journal of Finance and Marketing may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or website functionality. Updated versions will be published on this page.

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