Cookie policy
Table of content
Use of this website and related services (the "Website") by you constitutes acceptance of this cookie policy (Cookie Policy”). If you do not wish to accept this Cookie Policy please leave this Website immediately. We may make changes to this Policy from time to time. If we do so, we will post the changes on this page and they will apply from the time we post them. Individuals should check back frequently to see any updates or changes to this Policy. Older versions will not be available after Policy update.
1. Introduction
Cookies are small text files containing information (a string of letters and numbers) that are placed on your browser by websites that you visit. This information might be about you, your preferences or your device and is mostly used to make the site work as you expect it to or work more efficiently. The information does not usually directly identify you, but it can give you a more personalised web experience.
Because we respect your right to privacy, you can choose not to allow some types of cookies and change our default settings. However, blocking some types of cookies may impact your experience of the Website and the services we are able to offer.
2. Our Cookies
Below is a list of cookies and local storage items ('Cookies') we use on this Website.
We do our best to update the following list whenever new Cookies are added to our Website. If you notice cookies which we have not added to this list, please contact us.
2.1 Strictly necessary cookies
These Cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences and logging in. You can set your browser to block or alert you about these Cookies, but some parts of the site will not then work. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information.
| Cookie Provider | Names | Description | Expiration |
|---|---|---|---|
| manipulist.com | cookie_performance, cookie_ads, cookie_preferences | These local storage items are used to record your cookies options selection to prevent the cookie bar re-appearing on return visits. | Persistent |
| manipulist.com | show_tour | This local storage item is used to record preferences about showing the guided app tour at startup | Persistent |
| paddle.com | paddlejs_checkout_variant | Used by the Paddle checkout iframe for payment purposes | 90 days |
| Google Accounts | G_AUTHUSER_H, G_ENABLED_IDPS ACCOUNT_CHOOSER APISID GAPS HSID SAPISID SIDCC NID 1P_JAR LSID SID LSOLH AID SSID expor user_id SMSV OCAK DRIVE_STREAM DV UULE OTZ | Used by Google to sign in with your Google account. Google sets various cookies which purposes among others are to authenticate users, prevent fraudulent use of login credentials, protect user data from unauthorized parties, as well as remember your preferences and other information, such as your preferred language. | G_AUTHUSER_H is a Session cookie, other cookies are persistent. |
2.2 Performance cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies we will not know when you have visited our site, and will not be able to monitor its performance.
| Cookie Provider | Names | Description | Expiration |
|---|---|---|---|
| paddle.com | paddlejs_campaign_referrer | Used by the Paddle checkout to track campaigns referrers for visitors | 30 days |
| Youtube by Google | yt-player-bandaid-host yt-player-bandwidth yt-player-headers-readable yt-remote-connected-devices yt-remote-device-id yt-remote-fast-check-period yt-remote-session-app yt-remote-session-name | These cookies are used by Google to collect information about the user video statistics and preferences. Our embedded youtube videos use enhanced-privacy mode to make sure information is collected by Google in anonymous form. | yt-remote-fast-check-period, yt-remote-session-app and yt-remote-session-name expire after the session is over, ther other ones are permanent |
We also use Google Analytics in a cookieless, anonymised form. Google Analytics is a web analytics tool that helps us to understand how our users engage with our websites and so allows us better to tailor our websites to our users’ needs.
To find out more about Google Cookie Usage on Websites and Google security and privacy principles, visit developers.google.com/analytics/devguides/collection/analyticsjs/cookie-usage and support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245.
You can manage your Google Analytics preferences by visiting tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
2.2 Preferences cookies
These cookies store your preferences to give you a customised experience .
| Cookie Provider | Names | Description | Expiration |
|---|---|---|---|
| manipulist.com | i18n_lang | This local storage item is used to store your language preferences. | Persistent |
2.3 Advertising cookies
These cookies are used to measure our advertising and retargeting campaign performance.
| Cookie Provider | Names | Description | Expiration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quora | m-b _/ad/#/pixel | Collects data on user behaviour and interaction in order to optimize the website and make advertisements on the website more relevant. | Session |
To find out more about Quora cookie usage, security and privacy principles, visit Quora's Help page.
3. How to change cookie settings
Most web browsers allow some control of most cookies through the browser settings. To find out more about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set and how to manage and delete them, visit www.aboutcookies.org or www.allaboutcookies.org. To opt out of being tracked by Google Analytics across all websites visit tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout. You can also use our cookie tool by clicking the Cookie settings link on the footer. This tool allows users to more easily change their cookie settings after their initial choice.
Last updated 14th June 2021