Cookie Policy

Last updated: October 13, 2025

Welcome to Arthnova’s Cookie Policy. This policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on our website, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.
By using Arthnova, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy. If you do not agree to our use of cookies, you should change your browser settings accordingly or stop using our website.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide a better user experience.

1.1 How Cookies Work

When you visit our website, cookies are downloaded to your device. They contain information that is transferred to your device’s hard drive. Cookies allow the website to recognize your device and store some information about your preferences or past actions.

1.2 Cookie Lifespan

Cookies can be classified by their lifespan:

Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser. They help the website remember your actions during a single browsing session.
Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until you manually delete them. They remember your preferences for future visits.

2. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies on Arthnova to enhance your browsing experience and improve our website’s functionality. Specifically, we use cookies to:

Remember Your Preferences: Store settings like dark mode, language preferences, and display options
Understand Website Usage: Analyze how visitors use our website to improve content and user experience
Improve Performance: Ensure our website loads quickly and functions properly
Enhance Security: Protect against fraudulent activity and improve website security
Provide Relevant Content: Understand which content is most valuable to our audience

Important: We do NOT use cookies to collect personally identifiable information without your consent, and we do NOT sell cookie data to third parties.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We use different types of cookies for various purposes:

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas of the website. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

Examples:

Remembering items you’ve added to your reading list
Maintaining your session while browsing
Enabling website security features

3.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. They allow us to:

Count visits and traffic sources
Measure and improve website performance
Understand which pages are most and least popular
See how visitors move around the site

Primary Tool: Google Analytics

3.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we’ve added to our pages.

Examples:

Remembering your dark mode preference
Storing your font size settings
Remembering content preferences

3.4 Social Media Cookies

These cookies are set by social media platforms we’ve embedded on our website (LinkedIn, X/Twitter, Medium, YouTube). They enable you to share content and interact with social media features.

4. First-Party vs Third-Party Cookies

4.1 First-Party Cookies

First-party cookies are set directly by Arthnova. We use these to:

Remember your preferences and settings
Improve your browsing experience
Understand how you use our website

4.2 Third-Party Cookies

Third-party cookies are set by external services we use on our website. These include:

Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance tracking
Social Media Platforms: LinkedIn, X (Twitter), Medium, YouTube for embedded content

These third-party services have their own privacy policies and cookie policies, which we encourage you to review.

5. How We Use Cookies

5.1 Detailed Cookie Usage

Cookie Category	Purpose	Duration
Essential	Website functionality, security, session management	Session or up to 1 year
Analytics	Google Analytics tracking, performance monitoring	Up to 2 years
Functional	User preferences, settings, enhanced features	Up to 1 year
Social Media	Embedded content from LinkedIn, X, Medium, YouTube	Varies by platform

5.2 Legal Basis for Using Cookies

We use cookies based on:

Consent: For non-essential cookies (analytics, functionality)
Legitimate Interest: For essential cookies required for website operation

6. Third-Party Cookies on Our Site

6.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information such as:

Number of visitors to the site
Pages visited and time spent on each page
Geographic location of visitors
Browser and device information

This data is collected anonymously and helps us improve our content and user experience.

Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy

Opt-Out: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on

6.2 Social Media Platforms

We embed content from the following platforms, which may set their own cookies:

LinkedIn: LinkedIn Cookie Policy
X (Twitter): X Privacy Policy
Medium: Medium Privacy Policy
YouTube: YouTube Privacy Policy

These platforms may use cookies to personalize content, provide social media features, and analyze their traffic. We have no control over these cookies.

7. How to Manage and Delete Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can control and manage cookies in several ways:

7.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to:

Accept all cookies
Reject all cookies
Notify you when a cookie is set
Delete cookies after you close your browser

7.2 Browser-Specific Instructions

Here’s how to manage cookies in popular browsers:

Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data

7.3 Third-Party Tools

You can also use third-party tools to manage cookies:

Google Analytics Opt-out: Install the browser add-on
Do Not Track: Enable this feature in your browser settings

7.4 Mobile Devices

On mobile devices, you can manage cookies through your device settings or browser app settings. Consult your device’s help documentation for specific instructions.

8. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you can browse Arthnova with cookies disabled, please note that rejecting or blocking cookies may affect your experience:

8.1 Potential Impact

Lost Preferences: Your settings (like dark mode) won’t be saved between visits
Limited Functionality: Some website features may not work properly
Less Personalization: You may see less relevant content
Repeated Actions: You may need to re-enter information on each visit

8.2 Essential Cookies

Some cookies are essential for the website to function. If you block these cookies, certain parts of our website may not work as intended.

Note: Disabling cookies will not prevent you from accessing our content, but it may diminish your overall browsing experience.

9. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make changes, we will:

Update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy
Notify newsletter subscribers of significant changes via email
Post a notice on our website for major updates

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

9.1 Your Continued Consent

By continuing to use our website after we post changes to this Cookie Policy, you agree to the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

Email: arthnovaofficial@gmail.com
Privacy Inquiries: Include “Cookie Policy” in the subject line

We will respond to your inquiry as soon as possible and work to address your concerns.

Questions About Cookies?

If you need more information about how we use cookies or want to exercise your
rights regarding cookie usage, please reach out.

General Inquiries: arthnovaofficial@gmail.com

Partnerships: partnerships@arthnova.com

Press & Media: press@arthnova.com