Cookie Policy
Last updated: 27 July 2026
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that a website places in your browser or device storage when you visit. They serve functions such as keeping you logged in, remembering your preferences, and helping site operators understand how their site is used. Local storage items work similarly but are stored in your browser's local storage rather than as traditional cookies.
Cookies and Storage Items We Use
We categorise the cookies and storage items used on this site as follows.
Strictly Necessary
These items are essential for the site to function and cannot be switched off. They are set in response to actions you take, such as logging in. No consent is required for these.
| Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| user_token | Local storage | Stores the authenticated user session token to keep you logged in as a reader or author. | Until sign-out or browser storage cleared |
| admin_token | Local storage | Stores the administrative session token for editorial and admin staff. | Until sign-out or browser storage cleared |
| aml_user_preview | Cookie | Enables preview mode for authenticated users reviewing content before publication. | Session (expires when browser is closed) |
| aml_admin_preview | Cookie | Enables editorial preview mode for admin staff to check layout and content before publishing. | Session (expires when browser is closed) |
| aml_cookie_consent | Cookie | Stores your cookie consent preference (accepted or rejected) so the banner is not shown on every page. | 1 year |
Analytics Cookies (Optional — consent required)
If you accept analytics cookies via the consent banner, we may use third-party analytics services to understand how visitors use the site (e.g., which articles are most read, which pages generate errors). These cookies collect data in a pseudonymous, aggregated form and do not identify you personally.
Marketing / Tracking Cookies (Optional — consent required)
We do not currently deploy marketing or tracking cookies. Should we introduce them in the future, they will only be set with your prior explicit consent via the cookie-consent banner, and this policy will be updated accordingly.
How to Manage and Withdraw Consent
Consent banner — when you first visit the site, a banner allows you to accept or reject optional cookies. You can re-open your preferences at any time by clearing the aml_cookie_consent cookie and refreshing the page.
Browser settings — all major browsers let you view, block, and delete cookies and clear local storage. Consult your browser's help documentation for instructions. Note that blocking strictly necessary cookies will prevent you from logging in or using account features.
Withdrawing consent for optional cookies does not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
Contact
For questions about cookies or data protection, contact the IAAM editorial office at [email protected].