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 insights into how the website is used.

Cookies that are essential for website functionality may be set without user consent. All other types of cookies require user approval before activation.

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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 login and access
• Manuscript submission sessions
• Editorial and publishing workflows

The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

Performance Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use the website, such as:

• Pages visited
• Traffic sources
• User interactions

They help improve website performance, usability, and accessibility. These cookies do not directly identify users.

Targeting Cookies

These cookies may be used to track users across websites and display relevant academic content or promotions.

Currently, JBESH 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 settings
• Region
• Personalized configurations

At present, these cookies may be limited or not actively used.

Unclassified Cookies

Unclassified cookies are those currently under review and not yet assigned to a specific category.

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3. Strictly Necessary Cookies

Name	Provider / Domain	Expiration	Description
JBESH_SESSION	.jbesh.org	Session	Maintains user session for secure access and smooth navigation
CookieConsent	jbesh.org	1 month	Stores user cookie preferences
csrf_token	.jbesh.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 / .jbesh.org	1 year 1 month	Distinguishes users and tracks usage
_ga_XXXXXXX	Google LLC / .jbesh.org	1 year 1 month	Tracks session activity (replace with actual ID)
_gid	Google LLC / .jbesh.org	24 hours	Tracks page views and navigation
_gat	Google LLC / .jbesh.org	1 minute	Controls analytics request rate

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5. Targeting Cookies

Currently, JBESH does not use targeting or advertising cookies.

If introduced in the future, users will be informed and given appropriate control options.

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6. Functionality Cookies

Functionality cookies may be limited at present. If implemented, 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
jbesh_temp_cookie	.jbesh.org	Session	Temporary cookie for testing or transitional functionality

These cookies are continuously reviewed and will be categorized appropriately once their purpose is 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

Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality and performance.

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9. Changes to This Cookie Policy

JBESH may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or website functionality. Updated versions will be published on this page.

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