Cookie Policy — How Angola LNG Intelligence Uses Cookies & Tracking Technologies
Detailed cookie policy for Angola LNG Intelligence explaining the types of cookies used, their purposes, third-party cookies, advertising cookies, and how to manage cookie preferences.
Cookie Policy
Effective Date: March 22, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Angola LNG Intelligence (“we,” “us,” “our,” or “the Platform”), the operator of the website located at angolalng.org (“the Website”), uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit, access, or interact with the Website. This policy is designed to help you understand what cookies are, why we use them, what types of cookies we use, what information they collect, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.
This Cookie Policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy and our Terms of Service, which provide additional context about our data-collection and data-processing practices.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone, or other internet-connected device) when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used by website operators to make their websites work efficiently, to provide a better user experience, and to collect information about how visitors interact with the site.
Cookies can be classified along several dimensions:
By Origin
First-Party Cookies — These cookies are set by the website you are visiting (in this case, angolalng.org). First-party cookies are typically used to remember your preferences, maintain your session, and provide core website functionality.
Third-Party Cookies — These cookies are set by a domain other than the one you are visiting. Third-party cookies are commonly used for analytics, advertising, and social-media integration. When you visit angolalng.org, third-party cookies may be set by our analytics providers, advertising partners, and other service providers.
By Duration
Session Cookies — These cookies are temporary and are deleted from your device when you close your web browser. Session cookies are used to maintain your browsing session and enable core functionality such as page navigation and form submissions.
Persistent Cookies — These cookies remain on your device for a set period of time (specified by the cookie’s expiration date) or until you manually delete them. Persistent cookies are used to remember your preferences, recognize you on return visits, and provide personalized experiences.
By Purpose
Cookies serve a variety of purposes on the Website. We categorize our cookies into four functional groups, each of which is described in detail below.
Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
Strictly necessary cookies are essential for the basic operation of the Website. Without these cookies, the Website cannot function properly, and certain features would be unavailable. These cookies do not collect personal information for marketing purposes and cannot be disabled without severely impacting your ability to use the Website.
Examples of strictly necessary cookies we use include:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| session_id | Maintains your browsing session across page loads | Session | First-party |
| csrf_token | Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks | Session | First-party |
| auth_token | Authenticates logged-in users and maintains account sessions | 30 days | First-party |
| cookie_consent | Records your cookie preference choices | 12 months | First-party |
| load_balancer | Routes your requests to the appropriate server | Session | First-party |
Strictly necessary cookies are set automatically when you access the Website, as they are required for its operation. Under most privacy regulations, including the GDPR and the ePrivacy Directive, consent is not required for strictly necessary cookies.
Performance and Analytics Cookies
Performance and analytics cookies collect information about how visitors use the Website, including which pages are visited most frequently, how long visitors spend on each page, and whether visitors encounter error messages. This information is aggregated and anonymized, meaning it does not directly identify individual visitors. We use this data to improve the Website’s performance, usability, and content relevance.
We use the following analytics services on the Website:
Google Analytics — We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC, to collect and analyze information about Website usage. Google Analytics uses cookies to track visitor interactions with the Website and generates statistical reports on website traffic, user behavior, and engagement metrics.
Google Analytics cookies used on the Website include:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated number | 2 years | Third-party (Google) |
| ga[ID] | Maintains session state and tracks interactions | 2 years | Third-party (Google) |
| _gid | Distinguishes unique users for the current 24-hour period | 24 hours | Third-party (Google) |
| _gat | Throttles request rate to limit data collection on high-traffic sites | 1 minute | Third-party (Google) |
Google Analytics data is processed in accordance with Google’s privacy policy. We have configured Google Analytics to anonymize IP addresses before storage and processing, and we do not use Google Analytics to collect personally identifiable information. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On, available at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
We may also use additional analytics tools from time to time, such as heatmap services, session-recording tools, or A/B testing platforms. When we introduce new analytics tools, we will update this Cookie Policy to reflect the additional cookies they may use.
Functionality Cookies
Functionality cookies enable the Website to remember choices you have made (such as your preferred language, region, text size, or display preferences) and provide enhanced, personalized features. These cookies may also be used to remember changes you have made to customizable parts of the Website, such as saved searches, reading lists, or notification preferences.
Examples of functionality cookies we use include:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| user_prefs | Stores your display preferences (theme, text size, layout) | 12 months | First-party |
| language | Remembers your preferred language setting | 12 months | First-party |
| recent_articles | Tracks recently viewed articles for “continue reading” feature | 30 days | First-party |
| newsletter_dismissed | Prevents repeated display of newsletter signup prompts after dismissal | 90 days | First-party |
| search_history | Stores recent search queries for quick-access suggestions | 30 days | First-party |
Functionality cookies are not strictly necessary for the Website to operate, but they significantly improve the user experience. If you disable functionality cookies, certain personalized features may not be available.
Advertising and Targeting Cookies
Advertising and targeting cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to your interests and to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. These cookies track your browsing activity across the Website and, in some cases, across other websites, to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements.
We may display third-party advertisements on the Website through advertising networks such as Google AdSense. When third-party advertisements are displayed, the advertising network may place cookies on your device to:
- Deliver advertisements relevant to your interests based on your browsing history
- Limit the number of times you see a particular advertisement
- Measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns by tracking impressions, clicks, and conversions
- Detect and prevent fraudulent advertising activity
Google AdSense cookies that may be used on the Website include:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| NID | Stores preferences and information for Google Search and Google ads | 6 months | Third-party (Google) |
| IDE | Used to show Google ads on non-Google sites | 13 months | Third-party (Google) |
| DSID | Identifies signed-in users for ad personalization | 2 weeks | Third-party (Google) |
| __gads | Measures interactions with ads displayed on the Website | 13 months | Third-party (Google) |
| __gpi | Groups users for ad targeting | 13 months | Third-party (Google) |
Google’s advertising cookies are governed by Google’s advertising privacy policies. You can manage your Google advertising preferences through Google’s Ad Settings page at adssettings.google.com, where you can opt out of personalized advertising.
You can also opt out of interest-based advertising from many advertising networks by visiting the following industry self-regulatory websites:
- Network Advertising Initiative (NAI): optout.networkadvertising.org
- Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA): optout.aboutads.info
- European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance (EDAA): youronlinechoices.eu
Please note that opting out of interest-based advertising does not mean you will stop seeing advertisements. You will continue to receive generic advertisements that are not tailored to your interests.
Other Tracking Technologies
In addition to cookies, we and our third-party service providers may use other tracking technologies on the Website, including:
Web Beacons (Pixel Tags) — Small, transparent image files embedded in web pages or emails that allow us to track page views, email opens, and other interactions. Web beacons are commonly used in conjunction with cookies to measure the effectiveness of content and advertising campaigns.
Local Storage — HTML5 local storage allows websites to store data on your device with greater capacity than cookies. We may use local storage for caching content, storing user preferences, and enabling offline functionality. Unlike cookies, local storage data is not automatically transmitted to our servers with each request.
JavaScript Tags — Code snippets embedded in web pages that collect information about your interactions with the Website. JavaScript tags are used by analytics services, advertising networks, and other third-party tools to track user behavior and deliver relevant content.
Device Fingerprinting — In limited circumstances, we or our service providers may collect information about your device configuration (such as browser type, operating system, screen resolution, installed plugins, and timezone) to create a unique identifier for your device. Device fingerprinting may be used for security purposes, such as detecting fraudulent activity, and for analytics purposes when cookies are unavailable.
How to Manage Your Cookie Preferences
You have several options for managing cookies and controlling your privacy when using the Website:
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically configure your browser to:
- Accept all cookies — The default setting for most browsers
- Notify you when a cookie is set — Allows you to decide whether to accept or reject each cookie individually
- Block all cookies — Prevents all cookies from being set on your device
- Block only third-party cookies — Allows first-party cookies (set by angolalng.org) while blocking cookies set by other domains
- Delete existing cookies — Removes cookies that have already been stored on your device
The method for managing cookies varies by browser. Here are links to cookie-management instructions for the most popular browsers:
- Google Chrome: support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
- Mozilla Firefox: support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/cookies-information-websites-store-on-your-computer
- Apple Safari: support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-sfri11471
- Microsoft Edge: support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/delete-cookies-in-microsoft-edge-63947406-40ac-c3b8-57b9-2a946a29ae09
Please be aware that blocking or deleting cookies may affect the functionality of the Website. Some features may not work properly if cookies are disabled.
Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit the Website, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or customize your cookie preferences. You can modify your preferences at any time by accessing the cookie settings through the footer of the Website.
Do Not Track Signals
Some web browsers transmit “Do Not Track” (DNT) signals to websites. At this time, there is no universally accepted standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. Accordingly, the Website does not currently respond to DNT signals. However, you can manage your tracking preferences through the browser-based and platform-based controls described above.
Global Privacy Control
We honor Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals transmitted by your browser. When we detect a GPC signal, we will treat it as a request to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information, as required by applicable privacy laws such as the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
Cookies Set by Embedded Content
Our articles and reports may include embedded content from third-party services, such as YouTube videos, interactive maps, social-media posts, or data-visualization tools. When you interact with embedded content, the third-party service may set cookies on your device in accordance with its own cookie policy. We do not control the cookies set by embedded third-party content, and we encourage you to review the cookie policies of any third-party services whose embedded content appears on our Website.
Common third-party services whose content may be embedded on the Website include:
- YouTube — For embedded video content (policies.google.com/privacy)
- Google Maps — For interactive maps showing Angola LNG facility locations (policies.google.com/privacy)
- Twitter/X — For embedded social media posts (twitter.com/en/privacy)
- Datawrapper — For interactive charts and data visualizations (datawrapper.de/privacy)
Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use, changes in applicable law or regulation, or changes in our business practices. When we make material changes to this Cookie Policy, we will update the effective date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify you through a prominent notice on the Website or by other means.
We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies and tracking technologies.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, the cookies we use, or how to manage your cookie preferences, please contact us at:
Email: info@angolalng.org
Subject Line: “Cookie Policy Inquiry”
We will respond to your inquiry within five (5) business days.
This Cookie Policy was last updated on March 22, 2026.