Last Updated: June 17, 2025
Fellowships Guide (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website fellowshipsguide.com (the “Website”). This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our Website, including when you interact with features such as the Sassy Social Share plugin. By using our Website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy, unless you opt out as outlined below.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (e.g., computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They store information about your browsing activities and help improve your experience by remembering preferences, analyzing usage, or enabling certain functionalities. Other tracking technologies, such as web beacons, pixels, or local storage, may function similarly and are included in this policy under the term “cookies.”
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following types of cookies on our Website:
a. Strictly Necessary Cookies
- Purpose: These cookies are essential for the Website to function properly, enabling features like navigation, access to secure areas, and form submissions.
- Example: Session cookies that maintain your login status or remember form inputs.
- Consent: These cookies do not require your consent, as they are necessary for the Website’s operation.
b. Performance/Analytics Cookies
- Purpose: These cookies collect information about how you use the Website, such as which pages you visit, time spent on pages, and error messages. This helps us analyze and improve the Website’s performance.
- Example: Cookies set by analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to track aggregated, anonymized usage data.
- Consent: These cookies require your consent, which you can manage through our cookie settings or browser preferences.
c. Functionality Cookies
- Purpose: These cookies enhance your experience by remembering your preferences, such as language settings or customized content.
- Example: Cookies that save your display preferences or remember your choices for future visits.
- Consent: These cookies require your consent.
d. Third-Party Cookies (e.g., Sassy Social Share)
- Purpose: These cookies are set by third-party services, such as the Sassy Social Share plugin, which enables you to share content on social media platforms (e.g., Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn). These cookies may track your interactions with sharing buttons or collect data for the third-party platform’s purposes, such as analytics or advertising.
- Example: Cookies set by social media platforms when you use the Sassy Social Share feature.
- Consent: These cookies require your consent, and their use is governed by the third-party platforms’ privacy and cookie policies.
3. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Ensure the Website functions properly and securely.
- Analyze Website usage to improve content, design, and performance.
- Personalize your experience by remembering your preferences.
- Enable social sharing features through the Sassy Social Share plugin.
- Provide aggregated, anonymized data to third-party analytics providers.
4. Third-Party Cookies and Services
Our Website uses the Sassy Social Share plugin, which may set third-party cookies when you interact with social sharing features. These cookies are controlled by the respective social media platforms and are subject to their privacy and cookie policies. We do not control these cookies or the data they collect. Please review the cookie policies of the relevant platforms (e.g., Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn) for more information.
Additionally, we may use third-party analytics services (e.g., Google Analytics) that set cookies to collect usage data. These services provide us with aggregated, anonymized insights to improve the Website.
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can control how cookies are used on our Website through the following options:
a. Cookie Consent Tool
- When you first visit our Website, you may be prompted to accept or customize your cookie preferences via a consent banner. You can revisit these settings at any time.
b. Browser Settings
- Most web browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through their settings. For example, you can:
- Block all cookies or third-party cookies.
- Delete cookies automatically when you close your browser.
- Enable “Do Not Track” signals (note: not all websites honor this signal).
- Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our Website. Visit for more information on disabling cookie
c. Third-Party Opt-Outs
- For third-party cookies, such as those set by social media platforms or analytics providers, you can opt out directly through their websites. For example:
- Google Analytics Opt-Out
- Review the privacy settings of the social media platforms you use.
6. How Long Do Cookies Last?
Cookies may be:
- Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser.
- Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a set period (e.g., days, months, or years) or until you delete them.
The duration of third-party cookies, such as those set by the Sassy Social Share plugin, is determined by the respective third-party providers.
7. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on our Website with a revised “Last Updated” date.