Cookie Policy

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser. They help websites function, remember preferences, and understand how services are used.

How We Use Cookies

• Essential: Required for authentication, session management, and security of the author, reviewer, editor, and admin portals. These cannot be disabled without affecting core functionality.
• Analytics: Help us understand usage patterns so we can improve the platform. These are aggregated and do not identify you.
• Third-party services: We use Google Firebase for authentication and infrastructure, which may set cookies necessary for secure sign-in and abuse prevention.

Managing Cookies

You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Blocking essential cookies may prevent you from signing in or using the portals. Public article, journal, and author pages remain accessible without signing in.