Cookies Policy *

Effective Date: April 19, 2025

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how SciTechTimes.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website at www.scitechtimes.com (“Website”). It explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control their use.

By continuing to browse or use our Website, you agree to the use of cookies as described in this policy.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies help the website recognize your device, remember your preferences, and improve your online experience.

Cookies may be:

First-party cookies: Set by the website you are visiting.
Third-party cookies: Set by a different domain than the website you are visiting, often for advertising or analytics purposes.

3. Why Do We Use Cookies?

We use cookies for several reasons:

Essential Cookies: To enable core website functionality, such as security, network management, and accessibility.
Performance and Analytics Cookies: To analyze how users interact with our website, which helps us improve its performance.
Functionality Cookies: To remember your preferences, such as language or region selection.
Advertising and Targeting Cookies: To deliver relevant advertisements and track ad campaign performance.

4. Types of Cookies We Use

Cookie Type	Purpose	Examples	Expiry
Strictly Necessary Cookies	Enable website functionality and access to secure areas	Session management	Session / Persistent
Performance and Analytics Cookies	Collect information about how visitors use our site	Google Analytics, Hotjar	1 day to 2 years
Functionality Cookies	Remember user preferences and choices	Language selection, cookie consent	1 month to 1 year
Advertising Cookies	Deliver personalized ads and measure campaign performance	Google Ads, Facebook Pixel	1 month to 2 years

5. Third-Party Cookies

We may allow third-party service providers to place cookies on your device for analytics and advertising purposes. These providers may collect information about your online activities over time and across different websites.

Key third-party providers we use include (but are not limited to):

Google Analytics
Google Ads
Meta (Facebook Pixel)
Twitter/X Ads
Hotjar

For more information about how these third parties use cookies, please refer to their privacy policies.

6. How Can You Control Cookies?

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences through:

Our Cookie Consent Banner: Displayed when you first visit the Website.
Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings options.
For example:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
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- Safari: Preferences > Privacy

You can also opt out of personalized advertising by visiting:

Please note that disabling cookies may impact your user experience and certain functions of the Website.

7. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our cookie practices or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please revisit this policy regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies.

The “Effective Date” at the top of this page indicates when this policy was last revised.