Cookie Policy
Cookie Policy for Evidence Matters in plain language. This page explains what cookies are, why this site may use them, what third party tools may set them, and how you can control them.
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Why this Cookie Policy exists
A lot of websites use cookies without explaining them clearly. This Cookie Policy is here to make that simpler. If this site uses cookies, the goal is to support basic site functions, improve performance, reduce abuse, and help visitors understand their choices.
Evidence Matters aims to minimize tracking and keep the explanation readable. The point is not to bury people in jargon. The point is to say what may be used, why it may be used, and what you can do about it.
Cookie Policy: What cookies are
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser. They help a site remember certain information, like preferences, sessions, or security settings, so pages work reliably and load efficiently.
Cookie Policy: Why we use them
- Site functionality: support basic features like navigation, sessions, and form handling.
- Security: reduce abuse, spam, and suspicious activity.
- Performance: improve site speed, caching, and general page delivery.
We aim to minimize tracking and collect only what is needed to operate and improve the site.
Cookie Policy: Types of cookies
Essential cookies
Needed for the site to function. These may support core features like security, session handling, form protection, and page delivery.
Disabling these may prevent parts of the site from working.
Preference cookies
Remember choices such as display settings or consent selections. These make return visits smoother.
Analytics cookies
Help us understand how the site is used, such as which pages are visited and how long pages take to load.
If Google connected services are active through Site Kit by Google, analytics related cookies may be used depending on the modules enabled on the site.
Cookie Policy and third party services
Embedded content and Google connected services
Some pages may include embedded content such as videos, social posts, or external documents. Those services may set their own cookies and collect usage information under their own policies. Google connected services may also be active on the site through Site Kit by Google, depending on site configuration.
Email, forms, and spam protection
If you contact us or submit a form, Fluent Forms may use cookies or session related data to support form delivery and site function. Advanced Google reCAPTCHA may also be used to reduce spam, abuse, or suspicious activity.
When possible, we prefer direct links to primary sources over embeds.
Cookie Policy: Your choices
Browser controls
Most browsers let you block or delete cookies. You can also set rules to clear cookies when you close your browser.
- Block all cookies
- Block third party cookies
- Clear cookies for a single site
- Clear cookies on exit
Settings vary by browser and device.
Consent tools
This site uses Complianz for cookie consent. If non essential cookies are active, the consent tool should allow you to review or adjust those choices. Essential cookies may still be used to keep the site working.
Helpful browser guidance is available from Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Apple Safari.
Changes to this Cookie Policy
We may update this policy to reflect site changes, legal requirements, or improvements to how we handle cookies. The updated version will be posted on this page.
Cookie Policy contact
If you have questions about cookies or privacy on this site, use the Contact page.