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Cookie Policy

Learn how Leadership Circle uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience.

Last updated: January 2024 | Leadership Circle, Jalan Malioboro 125, Yogyakarta

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us recognize you on return visits and understand how you interact with our editorial content. Leadership Circle uses cookies to improve your reading experience and provide relevant articles.

We are committed to transparency about our data practices. This policy explains what cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.

Types of Cookies We Use

1. Essential Cookies

Purpose: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as page navigation, security, and access to member-only content areas.

Retention: Typically expire at the end of your session or after 1 year.

2. Performance Cookies

Purpose: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our editorial platform. We track which articles are read, how long readers spend on each page, and which topics generate the most interest.

Retention: Typically retained for 12-24 months for analytics purposes.

3. Preference Cookies

Purpose: These cookies remember your choices, such as your preferred language, text size, article categories you follow, and saved articles. They enhance your personalized reading experience.

Retention: Can persist for several years, depending on your settings.

4. Analytics Cookies

Purpose: We use analytics cookies to collect information about how our platform is used. This helps our editorial team understand audience behavior, optimize article presentation, and identify trending leadership topics.

Retention: Typically retained for 24 months for analysis.

How We Use Cookies

Content Personalization: Tailoring articles and recommendations based on your reading history and interests
User Experience: Remembering login information, language preferences, and layout customizations
Platform Analytics: Understanding reader engagement, article performance, and user journey patterns
Security: Protecting against fraud and maintaining the integrity of our platform
Editorial Insights: Gathering data to help our writers and editorial board understand audience interests and preferences

Detailed Cookie List

Cookie Name	Type	Purpose	Duration
LC_SESSIONID	Essential	Maintains user session and authentication	Session
LC_PREFERENCES	Preference	Stores language and display preferences	1 year
LC_ANALYTICS_ID	Analytics	Tracks user interactions and article views	24 months
LC_SAVED_ARTICLES	Preference	Remembers articles saved for later reading	2 years
LC_CONTENT_CATEGORY	Preference	Stores preferred article categories	1 year
LC_PAGE_PERFORMANCE	Performance	Measures page load times and performance metrics	30 days
LC_READING_TIME	Analytics	Tracks average reading time per article	24 months
_ga	Analytics	Google Analytics – user identification	2 years
_gid	Analytics	Google Analytics – session identification	24 hours
LC_CONSENT_STATUS	Essential	Records your cookie consent preferences	1 year

Note: This table may be updated as we refine our analytics practices. Please check back regularly for the most current information.

Managing Your Cookies

Browser Controls

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

View what cookies are stored on your device
Delete all or specific cookies
Block new cookies from being created
Set your browser to alert you when cookies are being placed

For instructions on managing cookies in your specific browser, please visit your browser's help section or privacy settings.

Important Note

Disabling essential cookies may prevent the Leadership Circle website from functioning properly. You may not be able to log in, save articles, or access certain features if you disable these cookies.

Cookie Consent Preferences

When you first visit Leadership Circle, we present a cookie consent banner. You can:

Accept all cookies
Accept only essential cookies
Customize which types of cookies you allow
Update your preferences at any time through our settings page

Do Not Track (DNT)

If your browser supports Do Not Track (DNT) signals and you have this feature enabled, we respect your preference to limit tracking. However, some website features may have reduced functionality.

Third-Party Cookies

Leadership Circle partners with trusted analytics and content delivery providers who may set their own cookies on our platform:

Google Analytics

Helps us understand how visitors interact with our content and which articles are most popular with readers.

Google Privacy Policy →

Content Delivery Networks (CDN)

Optimizes article and media delivery to ensure fast loading times for our readers worldwide.

Embedded Social Media Content

If articles contain embedded social media content, those platforms may set their own cookies according to their privacy policies.

We do not control third-party cookies. Please review their privacy policies to understand their data practices. You can often opt out of third-party cookies through industry opt-out tools.

Legal Compliance

Leadership Circle complies with international data protection regulations, including:

GDPR (Europe): We obtain explicit consent for non-essential cookies from European users
CCPA (California): We provide California residents with opt-out rights for data sales
Indonesian Data Protection Laws: We comply with Indonesian regulations regarding personal data collection and retention

For more information about how we handle your personal data, please read our full Privacy Policy.

Questions About Our Cookie Policy?

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy, our data practices, or want to discuss your privacy concerns, please reach out to our editorial team:

Leadership Circle
Jalan Malioboro 125
Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Email: [email protected]

We typically respond to editorial and privacy inquiries within 5-7 business days.

Policy Updates

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. Significant changes will be announced on our platform.

Last Modified: January 2024

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