Cookie Policy
This policy explains how Embassy Row Project uses cookies and similar technologies.
Last updated: January 15, 2026
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide information to website owners, and enhance user experience. Cookies allow websites to recognize your device and remember certain information about your visit.
Embassy Row Project uses cookies and similar technologies to ensure the proper functioning of our crisis intelligence platform, maintain security, and improve your experience.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the operation of our platform. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and account access. Without these cookies, services you have requested cannot be provided. Essential cookies include session cookies that maintain your login state, security cookies that help protect against unauthorized access, and load balancing cookies that ensure optimal platform performance.
Functional Cookies
Functional cookies enable our platform to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages. These cookies remember your preferences such as language settings, display preferences, and recently accessed services. If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these services may not function properly.
Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our platform by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This data helps us improve the user experience and platform functionality. Analytics cookies track pages visited and time spent on each page, navigation paths through the platform, features used and interactions performed, and error occurrences and technical issues. All analytics data is aggregated and anonymized.
Cookie Details
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| session_token | Maintains user authentication state | Session | Essential |
| csrf_token | Security protection against cross-site attacks | Session | Essential |
| preferences | Stores user display and language preferences | 1 year | Functional |
| _analytics | Tracks anonymous usage patterns | 2 years | Analytics |
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our platform are set by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these third-party cookies and recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these services for more information about how they use cookies.
Third-party services that may set cookies include authentication providers for secure login, content delivery networks for performance optimization, and analytics services for usage tracking.
Managing Cookies
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these settings in the "Options" or "Preferences" menu of your browser. You can configure your browser to accept all cookies, reject all cookies, notify you when a cookie is set, or delete cookies that have already been set.
Please note that if you choose to block or delete cookies, some features of our platform may not function properly. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the platform to operate.
Browser-Specific Instructions
For instructions on managing cookies in specific browsers, please visit the help pages of your browser: Chrome users can manage cookies through Settings, then Privacy and Security, then Cookies. Firefox users can access cookie settings through Options, then Privacy and Security. Safari users can manage cookies through Preferences, then Privacy. Edge users can find cookie settings in Settings, then Cookies and Site Permissions.
Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. Embassy Row Project respects DNT signals and will not track users who have enabled this feature, except where essential cookies are required for platform functionality.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. The "Last updated" date at the top of this policy indicates when it was last revised.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us through the official contact form on the Embassy Row Project website. We will respond to inquiries within a reasonable timeframe.