Cookies Policy
Last Updated: March 10, 2025
ElementExplorer ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. This Cookie Policy explains how we use these technologies, what types we use, and how you can control them.
By using or accessing our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this Cookie Policy. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
1. Introduction
ElementExplorer ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. This Cookie Policy explains how we use these technologies, what types we use, and how you can control them.
By using or accessing our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this Cookie Policy. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
2. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit websites. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to the website owners.
Cookies help websites remember information about your visit, such as your preferred language and settings. This can make your next visit easier and the site more useful to you. Cookies play an important role in improving your online experience.
There are different types of cookies:
- Session cookies - These are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies - These remain on your device until they expire or you delete them.
- First-party cookies - These are set by the website you are visiting.
- Third-party cookies - These are set by a domain other than the one you are visiting.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
ElementExplorer uses several types of cookies for different purposes. Below, we explain the categories of cookies we use and why we use them.
4. 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 of essential cookies we use:
- Cookies that remember your progress through the interactive periodic table
- Cookies that maintain your session state when navigating between pages
- Cookies that help with security features and detect fraud
You cannot opt out of essential cookies as the website cannot function properly without them.
5. Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages visitors go to most often and if they get error messages from web pages. These cookies don't collect information that identifies a visitor. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and anonymous. It is only used to improve how our website works.
We use Google Analytics to help us understand how our users engage with the website. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect standard internet log information and visitor behavior information. This information is used to track visitor use of the website and to compile statistical reports on website activity.
For more information about Google Analytics cookies, please see Google's privacy and terms.
6. Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to make advertising messages more relevant to you. They perform functions like preventing the same ad from continuously reappearing, ensuring that ads are properly displayed, and in some cases selecting advertisements that are based on your interests.
We use Google AdSense on our website, which may place advertising cookies on your device. These cookies help Google and us understand which ads you've seen and which you've clicked on. Information collected may be shared with Google's advertising services.
For more information about Google AdSense, please see Google's advertising policies.
7. Third-Party Cookies
Our website includes content from third parties, such as videos from YouTube, interactive features from social media platforms, and analytics from Google. These third parties may set their own cookies when you visit our site.
We do not control the placement of cookies by these third parties. Please refer to their respective privacy policies and cookie policies for more information:
8. Cookie Management
You can control and manage cookies in various ways. Please keep in mind that removing or blocking cookies can impact your user experience and may make parts of our website less functional.
Browser Controls
Most web browsers allow you to manage your cookie preferences. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, delete cookies, or alert you when cookies are being sent. The procedures for managing cookies vary depending on which browser you use:
Opt-out of Analytics Cookies
To opt out of Google Analytics tracking, you can use the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
Opt-out of Advertising Cookies
You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting:
9. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites that you visit that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. At this time, our website does not respond to "Do Not Track" signals. However, you can manage your cookie preferences as described above.
10. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update our Cookie Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Cookie Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date at the top.
You are advised to review this Cookie Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Cookie Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.