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Cookie Policy
Effective Date: June 12, 2024 · ARM Digital Publishing LLC
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They can be session cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or persistent cookies (remain until deleted or expired). Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels, and local storage.
2. Cookies We Use
BlackGlobalCitizen uses a minimal number of cookies to operate the Platform. We do not use cookies for advertising or third-party tracking.
Strictly Necessary Cookies
bgc-admin-session
Used exclusively for administrator authentication. Set only for site administrators upon successful login. HTTP-only (cannot be accessed by JavaScript). Expires after 24 hours.
Third-Party Cookies (YouTube)
When you watch embedded YouTube videos, YouTube (Google LLC) may set cookies governed by YouTube's Cookie Policy, not this policy.
VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE
Estimates bandwidth for YouTube video playback
YSC
Registers a unique ID to keep statistics of YouTube videos viewed
yt-remote-*
Stores user preferences for embedded YouTube video
3. Cookies We Do NOT Use
- Advertising or targeting cookies
- Third-party analytics cookies (e.g., Google Analytics)
- Social media tracking cookies
- Cross-site tracking cookies
- Profiling or behavioral tracking cookies
4. Your Cookie Choices
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through settings. You can view, delete, or block cookies at any time. Disabling strictly necessary cookies may affect administrative features but will not affect regular browsing of the Platform.
- Opt out of Google/YouTube cookies: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
- Manage Google ad settings: adssettings.google.com
5. Legal Basis (GDPR)
- Strictly necessary cookies: legitimate interest in operating the Platform securely
- Third-party YouTube cookies: your consent where required by applicable law
6. Contact
Questions about our cookie use? Contact us at hello@blackglobalcitizen.com