Cookie Policy

1. What Cookies Are

Cookies are small text files 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, manuscript submission sessions, and editorial workflows.

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 usability.

Targeting cookies: These cookies may track visitors across websites and display relevant content. Currently, the journal does not actively use targeting cookies.

Functionality cookies: These cookies allow the website to remember user preferences such as language, region, or personalized settings.

Unclassified cookies: These cookies are currently being analyzed and have not yet been categorized.

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3. Strictly Necessary Cookies

Name	Provider / Domain	Expiration	Description
NIU_SESSION	.niu-jbaigm.org	Session	Maintains user session for secure access and navigation
CookieConsent	niu-jbaigm.org	1 month	Stores user cookie consent preferences
csrf_token	.niu-jbaigm.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 / .niu-jbaigm.org	1 year 1 month	Distinguishes users and tracks website usage
_ga_XXXXXX	Google LLC / .niu-jbaigm.org	1 year 1 month	Maintains session state and tracks interactions
_gid	Google LLC / .niu-jbaigm.org	24 hours	Tracks page views and navigation
_gat	Google LLC / .niu-jbaigm.org	1 minute	Controls request rate for analytics

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5. Targeting Cookies

Currently, the NIU Journal of Business Analytics, Innovation and Global Management does not 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 content providers; under review
niu_temp_cookie	.niu-jbaigm.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 may manage preferences via the cookie banner and settings panel available on the website.

Users can also control cookies through browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality and performance.

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9. Changes to This Cookie Policy

The NIU Journal of Business Analytics, Innovation and Global Management may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or website functionality.

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