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Cookie Policy

Understanding how we use cookies and similar technologies

Table of Contents

1. What Are Cookies2. How We Use Cookies3. Types of Cookies We Use4. Managing Cookies5. Third-Party Cookies6. Changes to Cookie Policy7. Contact

1What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide information to website owners, and improve the user experience.

Cookies may be set by the website you are visiting ("first-party cookies") or by third parties whose services are embedded in the website ("third-party cookies"). Session cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser, while persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them.

2How We Use Cookies

Pharma Journal uses cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Essential operation — to enable core functionality such as security, session management, and accessibility features.
  • Performance and analytics — to understand how visitors interact with our platform, identify popular content, and monitor site performance.
  • Functionality — to remember your preferences and settings, providing a more personalised experience.
  • Marketing — to deliver relevant advertisements and measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.

3Types of Cookies We Use

The table below details the specific cookies used on our platform, organised by category:

Essential Cookies

Cookie NamePurposeDurationProvider
session_idMaintains user session state across page requestsSessionpharma-journal.com
csrf_tokenPrevents cross-site request forgery attacksSessionpharma-journal.com
cookie_consentStores your cookie consent preferences12 monthspharma-journal.com

Analytics Cookies

Cookie NamePurposeDurationProvider
_gaDistinguishes unique users for Google Analytics reporting2 yearsGoogle
_ga_*Maintains session state for Google Analytics 42 yearsGoogle
_gidDistinguishes users for daily analytics aggregation24 hoursGoogle

Functional Cookies

Cookie NamePurposeDurationProvider
pref_themeRemembers your display preference (light/dark mode)12 monthspharma-journal.com
pref_regionStores your preferred regional content settings12 monthspharma-journal.com

Marketing Cookies

Cookie NamePurposeDurationProvider
_fbpUsed by Facebook to deliver targeted advertisements3 monthsMeta
li_sugrUsed by LinkedIn for ad targeting and analytics3 monthsLinkedIn

4Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

  • View what cookies are stored on your device and delete them individually or in bulk.
  • Block third-party cookies.
  • Block cookies from specific websites.
  • Block all cookies from being set.
  • Delete all cookies when you close your browser.

Please note: Blocking or deleting essential cookies may affect the functionality of our website. Some features may not work as intended without these cookies enabled.

5Third-Party Cookies

Our platform uses services provided by third parties that may set their own cookies on your device:

  • Google Analytics — we use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about your visits, including pages viewed and time spent. This data is anonymised and used solely for statistical analysis. Learn more at Google's Privacy Policy.
  • Social media platforms — if you interact with embedded social media features (e.g., LinkedIn share buttons, Twitter feeds), these platforms may set cookies to track your interaction. These cookies are governed by the respective platform's privacy policies.
  • Advertising partners — our advertising partners may use cookies to serve relevant advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness. You can opt out of targeted advertising through the Your Online Choices website.

6Changes to Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our use of cookies, changes in technology, or changes in applicable law. We will post any changes on this page and update the "Last Updated" date below. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

7Contact

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

Last updated: 20 March 2026

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