Cookie Policy

ICR Publications Ltd, UK (ICRP)
Last updated: 25 May 2026

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how ICR Publications Ltd, UK (ICRP) uses cookies and similar technologies on its websites, journal platforms, publishing services, and related online systems, including but not limited to:

• https://www.icrp.org.uk
• https://immi.se/index.php/intercultural
• https://ijsser.com
• Other ICRP journals and publication websites

This policy explains what cookies are, why we use them, the types of cookies that may be placed on your device, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.

By continuing to use our websites, and where required by law by selecting your cookie preferences, you agree to the use of cookies as described in this policy.

2. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your computer, tablet, mobile phone, or other device when you visit a website. Cookies help a website recognise your device, remember your preferences, support website functionality, improve user experience, and collect information about website performance.

Cookies may be:

• Session cookies, which are deleted when you close your browser, or
• Persistent cookies, which remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them.

Similar technologies, such as tracking pixels, local storage, scripts, and device identifiers, may also be used for similar purposes. UK rules apply not only to cookies but also to other technologies that store or access information on a user’s device.

3. Why we use cookies

ICR Publications Ltd may use cookies for the following purposes:

• To make our websites function properly;
• To allow users to log in to journal systems.
• To support manuscript submission, editorial workflow, peer review, and publishing services;
• To remember user preferences;
• To improve website security.
• To understand how visitors use our websites;
• To improve the performance, accessibility, and usability of our websites;
• To support embedded content, such as videos, social media links, or third-party tools, where applicable.

We do not use cookies to collect sensitive personal information without appropriate notice and a lawful basis.

4. Types of cookies we use

4.1 Strictly necessary cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of our websites and publishing platforms. They allow core functions such as page navigation, secure login, user sessions, form submission, manuscript submission, editorial workflow access, and website security.

These cookies do not require user consent where they are strictly necessary for providing a service requested by the user. The ICO recognises exemptions for cookies that are essential for communication or strictly necessary for a service requested by the user.

Examples may include:

4.2 Functional cookies

Functional cookies help improve the user experience by remembering choices you make, such as preferred language, display preferences, or previously selected settings.

These cookies may not always be strictly necessary, but they help make the website more convenient and accessible for users.

4.3 Analytics and performance cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our websites. They may collect information such as:

• Which pages are visited most often?
• How visitors move around the website;
• Whether users encounter errors;
• How long visitors stay on certain pages;
• Which content or journal pages are most frequently accessed?

This information helps ICRP improve website performance, navigation, accessibility, and the visibility of published research.

Where analytics cookies are not strictly necessary, we will request consent before setting them on your device.

4.4 Third-party cookies

Some pages may include content or links from third-party services, such as:

• Google services;
• Social media platforms;
• Indexing or analytics services;
• Embedded videos;
• DOI, Crossref, ORCID, or scholarly publishing tools;
• External journal metrics or article-level tools.

These third parties may set their own cookies when you interact with their services. ICRP does not control all third-party cookies. You should review the privacy and cookie policies of the relevant third-party providers for more information.

5. Cookies used by journal publishing systems

Some ICRP journal websites may use journal management and publishing systems, including Open Journal Systems or similar platforms. These systems may use cookies to:

• Keep users logged in;
• Allow authors to submit manuscripts;
• Allow editors and reviewers to access editorial tasks.
• Maintain user sessions securely;
• Support article reading and navigation;
• Remember system or language preferences.

These cookies are usually necessary for the proper operation of the journal platform.

6. Consent for cookies

When you first visit our website, you may see a cookie notice or cookie banner. This allows you to accept, reject, or manage non-essential cookies where applicable.

Strictly necessary cookies may be used without consent because they are required for the website to function properly. However, analytics, performance, advertising, or other non-essential cookies will only be used where appropriate consent has been obtained.

You can change or withdraw your cookie consent at any time by using the cookie settings option available on our website, where provided.

7. Managing cookies through your browser

You can also manage or delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• View cookies stored on your device.
• Delete cookies;
• Block all cookies.
• Block third-party cookies;
• Set preferences for specific websites.

Please note that blocking some cookies may affect website functionality. For example, you may not be able to log in, submit manuscripts, access editorial functions, or use certain website features properly.

8. Personal data and cookies

Some cookies may collect information that could be considered personal data, especially when they identify a user account, device, browser, or usage pattern.

Where cookies involve personal data, ICRP processes such data in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation and the Data Protection Act 2018.

For more information about how we handle personal data, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

9. Updates to this Cookie Policy

ICR Publications Ltd may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our websites, publishing systems, cookie tools, legal requirements, or data protection practices.

The updated version will be published on our website with a revised “Last updated” date.

10. Contact us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how ICRP uses cookies, please contact:

ICR Publications Ltd, UK (ICRP)
Unit 32-I8, Newcastle Enterprise Centre
Lynnwood Terrace
Newcastle Upon Tyne
England, NE4 6UL

Email: publications@icrp.org.uk
Website: https://www.icrp.org.uk