Cookie Policy
Last updated: June 22, 2025
About Our Cookies: Most Influential 100 uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze our traffic, and provide personalized content. This policy explains how and why we use these technologies.
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer, tablet, or mobile device when you visit a website. They contain information about your browsing activity and preferences, helping websites remember you and improve your experience.
Similar technologies include web beacons, pixel tags, and local storage, which serve similar functions to cookies.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several purposes:
- Functionality: Remember your preferences and settings
- Security: Protect against fraudulent activity and enhance security
- Analytics: Understand how our website is used and improve performance
- Personalization: Provide relevant content and recommendations
- Communication: Enable newsletter subscriptions and contact forms
- Events: Manage event registrations and attendance tracking
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies (Always Active)
These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly:
- Session management and user authentication
- Security and fraud prevention
- Basic website functionality and navigation
- Load balancing and performance optimization
Analytics Cookies
Help us understand website usage and improve user experience:
- Google Analytics: Website traffic and user behavior analysis
- Hotjar: User session recordings and heatmaps (anonymized)
- Internal Analytics: Custom metrics for diplomatic content engagement
Functional Cookies
Enhance website functionality and user experience:
- Language and region preferences
- Form data preservation during navigation
- Newsletter subscription management
- Event registration preferences
Marketing Cookies
Used to deliver relevant content and measure campaign effectiveness:
- Social media integration (LinkedIn, Twitter)
- Email marketing campaign tracking
- Event promotion and partnership outreach
- Retargeting for diplomatic content and events
4. Cookie Duration
Session Cookies
Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. Used for essential functionality and security.
Persistent Cookies
Remain on your device for a set period (typically 1-24 months) to remember your preferences and improve future visits.
5. Third-Party Cookies
We use cookies from trusted third-party services:
- Google (Analytics, Fonts, reCAPTCHA): Website analytics and security
- Social Media Platforms: Social sharing and authentication
- Content Delivery Networks: Fast and secure content delivery
- Email Services: Newsletter delivery and tracking
- Event Platforms: Registration and attendance management
6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings. You can:
- Block all cookies
- Block third-party cookies only
- Delete existing cookies
- Receive notifications before cookies are set
Opt-Out Links
Important: Disabling cookies may affect website functionality. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for basic website operation.
7. Mobile Devices
On mobile devices, you can manage cookies through your browser settings or device settings. You may also control advertising preferences through your device's privacy settings.
8. International Transfers
Some of our third-party services may transfer cookie data internationally. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information during such transfers.
9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of significant changes and update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact us: