Cookie Preference Center
When you explore our websites, our system records cookies in your browser to gather information. This data can pertain to your preferences, your device, or your profile, primarily allowing the sites to function as you anticipate and enhancing your personal online experience. However, you have the option to decline certain cookie categories, which could potentially alter your engagement with the websites and the services we can provide. By clicking on different category headings, you can learn more and modify the default settings based on your preferences. To implement any adjustments made, simply refresh the web page or navigate to a different section of the site.
It’s important to note that opting out of strictly necessary cookies is not possible, as these are vital for the overall operational integrity of our website (such as displaying the cookie banner, remembering your settings, facilitating login, and managing logout redirects).
Strictly Necessary Cookies
Strictly necessary cookies are essential for the functionality of our websites and cannot be disabled. They are typically activated as a result of your actions that request services, such as setting privacy choices, logging into your account, or completing forms. These cookies can be set either by us or by third-party service providers whose integrations we have included on our pages. You have the option to adjust your browser settings to block or alert you regarding these cookies, but please be aware that certain areas of our sites may become non-functional without them. These cookies do not retain any personally identifiable information.
Performance and Analytics Cookies
Performance and analytics cookies, such as those from Google Analytics, enable us to track visits and incoming traffic, allowing us to evaluate and enhance our site’s performance. They provide insights into which pages attract the most and the least visitors, as well as user interactions across ITHAKA’s various platforms. The data collected is compiled into aggregated reports, aiding ITHAKA in its continuous improvement efforts. If you decide against allowing these cookies, we will be unable to monitor site visits or performance effectively.
Social Media Cookies
Cookies from social media platforms that we have integrated into our site are designed to allow you to share content with your networks and friends. These cookies have the capability to monitor your browsing activities across other sites, helping to compile a profile that reflects your interests. This can influence the types of content and advertisements shown to you on external websites. If you opt out of these cookies, the sharing functionalities may become limited or unavailable.
Advertising Cookies
For ITHAKA websites that display advertisements, cookies are used to recognize the start of a unique session, enabling the presentation of generic ads throughout that session. We do not collect any personal session details to display targeted ads. Nonetheless, advertising cookies may also be established by ad services on our site, which allows these companies to form a profile based on your interests for serving relevant ads on other platforms. While these cookies don’t retain personal information directly, they do identify your browser and device. If you choose not to allow them, you may see less bespoke advertising content.
Functional Cookies
Functional cookies are used to enhance our websites by providing tailored functionalities and personal experiences. They can be configured by us or by third-party service providers included in our site. Should you choose to not permit these cookies, certain or all of these enhanced services may not perform as intended.
