Trade Policy Brief

Cookie Policy

Last updated: February 2026

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to the website owners. Cookies allow websites to remember your preferences, analyze how you use the site, and deliver personalized content and advertisements.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Strictly Necessary Cookies: These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
  • Preference Cookies: These cookies remember your choices (such as language preferences or cookie consent) to provide a more personalized experience.
  • Analytics Cookies: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our content and user experience.
  • Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. They also help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. We use Google AdSense, which may set cookies to show you personalized ads based on your browsing behavior.

Cookies We Use

Below is a list of the main cookies used on our website:

Cookie NamePurposeDuration
cookie_consentStores your cookie consent preference (accept/reject)1 year
Google AdSense cookiesUsed by Google AdSense to deliver personalized advertisements and measure ad performance. Includes cookies like __gads, __gpi, and others.Varies (see Google's Cookie Policy)

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time. When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner where you can choose to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by:

  • Clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of any page
  • Using the "Update preferences" button below on this page
  • Clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the site

Please note that if you reject non-essential cookies, you may still see advertisements, but they will be less relevant to your interests. Some website features may also be limited.

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services, such as Google AdSense. These third parties may use cookies to collect information about your online activities across different websites. We do not control these third-party cookies. For more information about how Google uses cookies, please visit Google's Cookie Policy.

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. However, if you disable cookies, some parts of our website may not function properly. For more information about managing cookies in your browser, please visit:

Changes 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 will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

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