Cookie Information
This page explains what cookies and similar technologies are, how TheLifeScienceFeed uses them and the choices available to you. It should be read together with our Privacy Policy and Cookie Settings page.
1. What are cookies
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to recognise your device and remember certain information about your visit, such as your preferences or whether you have seen a particular message.
Similar technologies, such as local storage, pixels and tags, can serve related purposes. In this policy we refer to all of these collectively as cookies.
2. Why we use cookies
TheLifeScienceFeed uses cookies for several reasons:
- to enable core functions of the site, such as page navigation and security,
- to remember your cookie choices and other preferences,
- to measure usage so we can understand which content is most useful,
- to support advertising that helps fund free access to content.
Some cookies are essential for the site to work. Others are optional and only used if you give consent.
3. Cookie categories we use
We group cookies into the categories below. Names of individual cookies may change over time as we update our technology stack, but their purposes will stay within these categories.
| Category | Examples of purpose | Examples of data processed | Consent required |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential | Maintain session state, route traffic, protect against malicious requests and remember your basic selections. | session identifier, security tokens, language or region settings. | No - these are necessary for the site to operate and are enabled by default. |
| Analytics | Measure visits to pages, time spent on content and navigation flow so we can improve the site. | page URLs visited, approximate location, device and browser type, interaction events. | Yes - analytics cookies are only set if you opt in through the consent banner or Cookie Settings. |
| Advertising | Support display of ads, limit how often you see the same ad and measure ad performance. | anonymous or pseudonymous identifiers, ad impressions and clicks, basic contextual information about the page. | Yes - these cookies are used only with your consent and in line with our Advertising Policy. |
| Social media and embeds | Enable buttons or content from external platforms, such as share tools or embedded media. | interaction with share buttons, technical data required by the third party provider. | Yes - these features are disabled unless you permit this category. |
Specific cookies and their lifetimes may differ by region and over time. Where required, cookie lists are provided within our consent tool or regional notices.
4. Third party cookies and tags
Some cookies and tags on this site are set by third party service providers. These include:
- analytics providers that help us understand aggregate traffic patterns,
- advertising partners, such as Google AdSense, that deliver and measure ads,
- tools that support embedded content or social sharing.
Third party providers process data according to their own privacy policies. Where possible, we configure these services to respect your consent choices and to use privacy focused settings.
For information about how Google uses data in the context of AdSense, you can visit:
https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads
5. How to control cookies
You have several options to manage cookies:
- Use the Cookie Settings link to review and update your consent choices on this site.
- Adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies. Most modern browsers provide tools to control cookies at a granular level.
- Opt out of personalised advertising with Google through:
https://www.google.com/settings/ads. - Manage broader advertising preferences with industry tools such as:
https://www.aboutads.info/choices.
Blocking or disabling some cookies may affect your ability to use certain features on the site.
6. Retention and changes
Cookie lifetimes vary depending on their purpose. Some are deleted when you close your browser session, while others may remain on your device for a defined period. We aim to keep retention proportional to the purpose of each cookie.
We may update this Cookie Information page to reflect changes in our technology, services or legal obligations. Significant changes will be highlighted on the site or within the cookie banner.
This Cookie Information page is maintained by TheLifeScienceFeed, a publication of Grá and Mawi Media Co. For questions, contact info@thelifesciencefeed.com. Last updated: October 2025.