Cookie Policy

Effective Date: June 2015
Last Updated: June 26, 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how IRIA (International Relations Insights and Analysis) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit www.ir-ia.com ("Website"). It provides comprehensive information about what cookies are, how and why we use them, and how you can manage your preferences. This Cookie Policy is part of our broader commitment to transparency and data privacy in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other applicable data protection laws.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device by a website when you visit it. These files allow the website to recognize your device and store information about your preferences or past actions. Cookies are widely used to make websites function more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information and personalized content. Cookies can be classified in several ways:

By lifespan:
- Session cookies expire once you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies remain until deleted or expired.
By ownership:
- First-party cookies are set by the IRIA website.
- Third-party cookies are set by other domains and services.

2. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

(a) Essential (Strictly Necessary) Cookies

These cookies are critical for website functionality and cannot be turned off in our systems. They support:

Navigation and basic features
Session management and security
Form submissions and language settings

(b) Performance and Analytics Cookies

Used to understand website usage and improve performance. They help us:

Measure traffic and engagement
Track user navigation flows
Identify areas for content or design improvement

We use tools such as Google Analytics for this purpose. All data is anonymized and aggregated.

(c) Functional Cookies

These enhance website usability and user experience. They may store:

Display preferences
Device or accessibility settings
Language or location choices

(d) Marketing and Targeting Cookies

Used to deliver advertising relevant to you and your interests. These cookies may:

Track your browsing across websites
Measure ad performance
Support ad personalization and retargeting

IRIA displays ads via third-party networks like Google AdSense, which may place cookies to personalize ads based on your browsing behavior.

3. Third-Party Cookies

We allow selected third-party services to set cookies to support analytics, advertising, and embedded content, such as:

Google Analytics – web traffic statistics
Google AdSense – contextual and behavioral advertising
YouTube – embedded videos and engagement tracking
X (Twitter), Facebook, and LinkedIn – social sharing and analytics

Each of these services may collect user data independently. Please refer to their privacy and cookie policies for more information.

4. Cookies IRIA Use

IRIA website mostly use "first-party cookies", which are set and controlled by us and not by any external organization. To view some of our pages, the user have to accept cookies from external organizations or third parties. However, you are free to decline non-essential cookies by managing cookie preferences you will see on the first page you visit www.ir-ia.com.

Bellow are some examples of cookies used on our site:

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration	Type
_ga	Google Analytics ID tracking	2 years	3rd party, Analytics
_gid	Distinguishes users for analytics	24 hours	3rd party, Analytics
cookieConsent	Stores user’s cookie choice	6 months	1st party, Essential
ads/ga-audiences	Remarketing purposes	Session	3rd party, Marketing

Note: Actual cookies may vary depending on active services and user interactions.

5. How to Manage Your Preferences

You can manage your cookie preferences in several ways:

(a) Via the IRIA Cookie Banner

When visiting our site, you are presented with a cookie consent banner. You may:

Accept all cookies
Decline all non-essential cookies
View or change your preferences at any time using the "Manage Cookie Preferences" link

(b) Via Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to:

Delete all cookies
Block all or selected cookies
Set preferences for certain websites

(c) Opt-Out Tools

You may opt out of some tracking and ad personalization via:

6. Consent and Record-Keeping

IRIA uses a consent management system to record and store users' cookie preferences as required under GDPR. You may update or revoke your consent at any time. These records are stored securely and may be retained to demonstrate compliance.

7. Legal Basis for Processing

The legal bases for processing data collected via cookies include:

Consent: for analytics, functional, and marketing cookies
Legitimate interest: to maintain core website functionality and security

8. International Data Transfers

Where cookies involve third-party providers that process data outside the EU/EEA or Switzerland, we ensure such transfers comply with applicable laws via:

EU-approved Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
Provider participation in adequacy frameworks (e.g., EU-US Data Privacy Framework)

9. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Withdraw cookie consent at any time
Access or request deletion of personal data collected via cookies
Object to or restrict processing
File a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise these rights or make a data privacy request, contact us at privacy@ir-ia.com.

10. Updates to This Policy

This Cookie Policy may be revised from time to time to reflect changes in technology, laws, or business operations. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.

11. Language and Interpretation

This Cookie Policy is provided in English. If this policy is translated into another language and any inconsistencies arise between the English version and the translated version, the English version shall prevail. The English version represents the official and authoritative text for legal and interpretive purposes.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies and tracking technologies, please contact us:
IRIA – International Relations Insights and Analysis
Email: editor@ir-ia.com
Website: www.ir-ia.com