Last updated: November 8, 2026
International Conflict Studies (ICS), accessible at internationalconflictstudies.com, uses cookies, web beacons, and related tracking technologies to provide telemetry-rich user experiences, measure reader engagement, and deliver non-intrusive contextual advertising. This policy outlines what cookies are, how we deploy them, and your comprehensive rights and mechanisms to control them.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small alphanumeric text files stored on your computer, tablet, or mobile device by your web browser when you visit an online portal. They allow a website to recognize your device, remember preferences (such as typography sizing, dark/light theme state, and consent status), and facilitate authenticated research sessions without requiring repetitive inputs.
2. Categories of Cookies Deployed on ICS
We classify all cookies operating across internationalconflictstudies.com into three rigorous operational categories:
| Category | Provider / Purpose | Duration | Management |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Core security, session management, CSRF prevention, theme state, consent banner memory | Session / 1 Year | Essential (Cannot be disabled) |
| Analytics & Performance | Google Analytics 4 (G-C89RY02JV7) — Aggregate reader counts, scroll depth, geographic telemetry |
Up to 2 Years | Opt-out via Browser / GA Opt-out Add-on |
| Advertising & Targeting | Google AdSense & DoubleClick (ca-pub-2669399595092754) — Contextual and personalized advertising based on visitor interests |
Up to 24 Months | Google Ads Settings |
3. Google AdSense & DoubleClick Advertising Disclosures
International Conflict Studies partners with Google LLC via Google AdSense (Publisher ID: ca-pub-2669399595092754) to serve contextual and interest-based advertisements across selected analytical articles and intelligence dossiers. In compliance with Google's Advertising Policies and international data regulations, we disclose:
- Third-Party Vendors & Cookies: Third-party vendors, including Google, utilize cookies to serve ads based on prior visits to
internationalconflictstudies.comor other websites across the web. - DoubleClick DART Cookie: Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its certified ad partners to serve ads to readers based on their navigation history across this platform and broader partner networks.
- Personalized Ads Opt-Out: Readers can opt out of personalized advertising at any time by configuring their preferences in the official Google Ads Settings Portal.
- Multi-Vendor Industry Opt-Out Portals: Readers can universally opt out of third-party interest-based ad cookies through:
- Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA): https://optout.aboutads.info/
- Network Advertising Initiative (NAI): https://optout.networkadvertising.org/
- European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance (EDAA): https://www.youronlinechoices.eu/
4. Google Consent Mode v2 Integration
ICS actively deploys Google Consent Mode v2. Our static infrastructure establishes default consent states (ad_storage, analytics_storage, ad_personalization, and ad_user_data) in accordance with the European Economic Area (EEA) and global privacy mandates. When visitors update or revoke their tracking preferences via our consent interface, Google tags adjust dynamically to honor visitor choices in real time without persisting tracking identifiers.
5. How to Control and Disable Cookies in Your Browser
Most modern web browsers allow you to manage cookie settings through their preferences menu. You can block all cookies, delete existing cookies, or configure alerts whenever a cookie is set. Please refer to your browser's official documentation:
- Google Chrome Cookie Management
- Mozilla Firefox Enhanced Tracking Protection
- Apple Safari Cookie Settings
- Microsoft Edge Privacy & Cookies
Note: Disabling strictly necessary cookies may impact the proper rendering of layout themes, search states, and interactive GIS telemetry maps.
6. Contact and Inquiries
If you have questions regarding this Cookie Policy or require assistance with data privacy controls, please contact our Data & Editorial Desk:
International Conflict Studies
Legal & Privacy Desk
Email: info@internationalconflictstudies.com
Physical Desk: New Delhi // Leh-Ladakh // Bengaluru, India
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