Cookie Policy
Last updated: 8 September, 2026
Introduction
Cookies are small text files that are stored on a user’s browser or device when they visit a website. They are commonly used to enable pages to function correctly, to remember browsing preferences, and to support the technical operation of digital platforms.
This Cookie Policy explains what types of cookies are used on the website of Cynthia Ursino, Behavioral Ecology (hereinafter, “the Site”), and for what purpose.
Types of Cookies Used by the Site
The Site uses technical and functional cookies necessary for its proper operation. Most of these are first-party cookies generated by the software used to build and maintain the Site; a small number are functional cookies placed by trusted third-party service providers that support core site features.
These cookies serve, among others, the following functions:
- Allowing the Site’s pages to load and display correctly.
- Protecting the Site from malicious automated traffic and bots, helping keep the site secure and available.
- Supporting embedded content, such as videos, so it displays and functions correctly.
- Maintaining basic browsing settings during the user’s session.
- Ensuring the website’s stability, security, and proper technical performance.
The Site does not use marketing, advertising, or commercial tracking cookies. No social media cookies, advertising pixels, or third-party tools aimed at building user profiles for commercial purposes are used.
Third-Party Cookies
The Site uses a limited number of third-party cookies, placed by trusted service providers, strictly for technical and functional purposes. These cookies are not used for advertising, marketing, or cross-site tracking. A full list of cookies in use, including their names, providers, durations, and purposes, is available on the Site’s cookie settings panel.
Should additional third-party services requiring cookies be incorporated in the future, this Cookie Policy will be updated to reflect that, detailing the provider, purpose, and how to manage them.
Cookie Duration
Cookies used by the Site may be:
- Session cookies: stored temporarily and automatically deleted when the browser is closed.
- Persistent cookies: remain stored on the user’s device for a set period, solely to maintain technical or functional settings between visits (for example, security or session-related settings).
In all cases, these are strictly necessary or functional cookies, not used for commercial profiling.
How to Manage or Disable Cookies
Users can configure their browser to block, restrict, or delete stored cookies. Below are reference links to the settings pages of the most commonly used browsers:
Please note that, because the cookies used by the Site are technical and functional, disabling them may affect the proper functioning of certain interactive tools or features on the Site, such as embedded video players or bot-protection mechanisms.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy may be updated at any time to reflect legal, technical, or functional changes to the Site. Any changes will be published on this same page, along with the date of the last update. Users are encouraged to review this Policy periodically to stay informed about how information related to their use of the Site is handled.
Contact
If you have any questions regarding this Cookie Policy, please contact us at: maria@upupepops.design