Use of Cookies by this Site
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How this site uses cookies
All cookies are either session (deleted from your device after you leave the website) or permanent (not deleted from your device after you leave the website. They remain on your device for a longer period of time).
The cookies used on this website are as follows:
Cookie Type | Purpose | Data Collection |
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Strictly Necessary | These cookies are essential in order to enable you to move around the website and use its features, such as accessing secure areas of the website. Without these cookies services you have asked for cannot be provided. | These cookies don't identify you as an individual.If you do not accept these cookies, it may affect the performance of the website, or parts of it. |
Performance | These cookies collect information about how visitors use the site, for example which pages are most clicked on. They help us to improve the site by giving us insights into how the various sections of the website are used. | These cookies don't identify you as an individual. All data is collected and aggregated anonymously. |
Functionality | These cookies allow our websites to remember the choices you make (such as your user name, language or the region you are in) to provide a more personalised online experience. | These cookies collect details that may include personally identifiable information that you have disclosed, such as your username. If you do not accept these cookies, it may affect the performance and functionality of the website and may restrict access to content on the website. |
Targeting/messaging | These cookies are used to deliver content that is more relevant to you and your interests. They may be used to deliver targeted banners/messages or to limit the number of times you see a banner/message. They also help us measure the effectiveness of awareness campaigns on Elsevier websites. We may use these cookies to remember websites you have visited and we may share this information with other parties, including advertisers and our agencies. | Most types of these cookies track consumers via their IP address so may collect some personal identifiable information. |
Controlling or Deleting Cookies
Most internet browsers are initially set up to automatically accept cookies. You can change the settings to block cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent to your device. There are a number of ways to manage cookies. Please refer to your browser instructions or help screen to learn more about how to adjust or modify your browser settings.
If you disable the cookies that we use, this may impact your experience while on the Site, for example you may not be able to visit certain areas of the Site or you may not receive personalised information when you visit the Site.
If you use different devices to view and access the Site (e.g. your computer, smartphone, tablet etc) you will need to ensure that each browser on each device is adjusted to suit your cookie preferences.
For information on how to opt-out of cookies set by our suppliers, please visit the applicable links listed in the tables below.
Analytics/Usage Tracking
Knovel uses external services to collect information about how visitors use the site, for example which pages are most clicked on. The table below explains the performance cookies set by this site via external services and their purpose.
Service | Cookie Name | Purpose | More Info About Opting Out |
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Google Analytics |
| These web analytics cookies, provided by Google Inc., are used to collect information about how visitors use our site. We use the information to compile reports and to help us improve the site. The cookies collect information in an anonymous form, including the number of visitors to the site, where visitors have come to the site from and the pages they visited. | You can opt-out of being tracked while on Knovel. Opt Out |
Adobe Site Catalyst |
| Adobe analytics services capture information related to user activity on the website. | |
Pendo |
| Pendo captures information related to user activity on the website. | |
Mouseflow |
| Mouseflow captures information related to user activity on the website. |