About ICS

The Institute of Communication Studies is a leading research organization in the field of journalism and media studies, public relations and corporate communications. Our mission is to contribute towards strengthening of Macedonian democracy by working with media, civil society and public institutions, educating a critical public that will ask for greater transparency and accountability through engagement in the policy creation process.

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Cookie policy

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What cookies we use

We use basic cookies, functional cookies, analytics cookies and marketing cookies on our website.

Basic cookies (required)

Basic cookies are required to enable the basic functionality of the site. These enable the basic functionality of the website and maintain its security, without collecting data about you.

Аnalytical cookies (optional)

These cookies are used to obtain a better picture of how users use this website. We use these cookies in cooperation with third parties that offer services such as Google Analytics and Microsoft Clarity, so by accepting these cookies, you agree to their policy of use. These cookies collect information about the number of visitors, the source from which you came to our website, approximate geographic location, age category, which parts of the website users view, where they click, and so on.

Marketing cookies (optional)

These cookies are used to show visitors relevant advertisements. They track your movement across the pages and collect information so that they can serve you specific advertisements.

We do not use cookies for advertising, but our videos are hosted on the YouTube platform, which, if you agree, will collect such information about you. If you agree to these cookies and view the embedded videos, you agree to YouTube’s use policy.

Cookie list

Below you will find a list of cookies and technical information about all of them.

Polylang

Functional

Usage

We use Polylang for locale management. Read more

Sharing data

This data is not shared with third parties.

Functional

Name
pll_language
Expiration
persistent
Function
Store language settings

Google reCAPTCHA

Functional, Marketing/Tracking

Usage

We use Google reCAPTCHA for spam prevention. Read more

Sharing data

For more information, please read the Google reCAPTCHA Privacy Statement.

Functional

Name
_grecaptcha
Expiration
6 months
Function
Provide spam protection

Marketing/Tracking

Name
rc::c
Expiration
session
Function
Read and filter requests from bots
Name
rc::b
Expiration
session
Function
Read and filter requests from bots
Name
rc::a
Expiration
persistent
Function
Read and filter requests from bots

Google Maps

Marketing/Tracking

Usage

We use Google Maps for maps display. Read more

Sharing data

For more information, please read the Google Maps Privacy Statement.

Marketing/Tracking

Name
Google Maps API
Expiration
expires immediately
Function
Read user IP address

Google Fonts

Marketing/Tracking

Usage

We use Google Fonts for display of webfonts. Read more

Sharing data

For more information, please read the Google Fonts Privacy Statement.

Marketing/Tracking

Name
Google Fonts API
Expiration
expires immediately
Function
Read user IP address

YouTube

Marketing/Tracking, Functional

Usage

We use YouTube for video display. Read more

Sharing data

For more information, please read the YouTube Privacy Statement.

Marketing/Tracking

Name
GPS
Expiration
session
Function
Store location data
Name
YSC
Expiration
session
Function
Store and track interaction
Name
PREF
Expiration
8 months
Function
Store user preferences

Functional

Name
VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE
Expiration
6 months
Function
Provide bandwidth estimations

SoundCloud

Functional

Usage

We use SoundCloud for audio streaming. Read more

Sharing data

For more information, please read the SoundCloud Privacy Statement.

Functional

Name
sc_anonymous_id
Expiration
10 years
Function
Provide functions across pages
Name
sclocale
Expiration
1 year
Function
Store language settings

Facebook

Marketing/Tracking, Functional

Usage

We use Facebook for display of recent social posts and/or social share buttons. Read more

Sharing data

For more information, please read the Facebook Privacy Statement.

Marketing/Tracking

Name
_fbc
Expiration
2 years
Function
Store last visit
Name
fbm*
Expiration
1 year
Function
Store account details
Name
xs
Expiration
3 months
Function
Store a unique session ID
Name
fr
Expiration
3 months
Function
Provide ad delivery or retargeting
Name
act
Expiration
90 days
Function
Store logged in users
Name
_fbp
Expiration
3 months
Function
Store and track visits across websites
Name
datr
Expiration
2 years
Function
Provide fraud prevention
Name
c_user
Expiration
30 days
Function
Store a unique user ID
Name
sb
Expiration
2 years
Function
Store browser details
Name
*_fbm_
Expiration
1 year
Function
Store account details

Functional

Name
wd
Expiration
1 week
Function
Read screen resolution
Name
csm
Expiration
90 days
Function
Provide fraud prevention
Name
actppresence
Expiration
session
Function
Store and track if the browser tab is active

Instagram

Marketing/Tracking

Usage

We use Instagram for display of recent social posts and/or social share buttons. Read more

Sharing data

For more information, please read the Instagram Privacy Statement.

Marketing/Tracking

Name
actppresence
Expiration
1 year
Function
Store ad display frequency

Google Analytics

Statistics

Usage

We use Google Analytics for website statistics. Read more

Sharing data

For more information, please read the Google Analytics Privacy Statement.

Statistics

Name
_ga
Expiration
2 years
Function
Store and count pageviews
Name
_gid
Expiration
1 day
Function
Store and count pageviews
Name
_gat_gtag_UA_*
Expiration
1 minute
Function
Store a unique user ID
Name
_ga_*
Expiration
1 year
Function
Store and count pageviews

Wistia

Statistics, Marketing/Tracking

Usage

We use Wistia for video display. Read more

Sharing data

For more information, please read the Wistia Privacy Statement.

Statistics

Name
wistia-video-progress-*
Expiration
persistent
Function
Store if the user has seen embedded content

Marketing/Tracking

Name
wistia
Expiration
persistent
Function
Store performed actions on the website

Complianz

Functional

Usage

We use Complianz for cookie consent management. Read more

Sharing data

This data is not shared with third parties. For more information, please read the Complianz Privacy Statement.

Functional

Name
cmplz_consented_services
Expiration
365 days
Function
Store cookie consent preferences
Name
cmplz_policy_id
Expiration
365 days
Function
Store accepted cookie policy ID
Name
cmplz_marketing
Expiration
365 days
Function
Store cookie consent preferences
Name
cmplz_statistics
Expiration
365 days
Function
Store cookie consent preferences
Name
cmplz_preferences
Expiration
365 days
Function
Store cookie consent preferences
Name
cmplz_functional
Expiration
365 days
Function
Store cookie consent preferences
Name
cmplz_banner-status
Expiration
365 days
Function
Store if the cookie banner has been dismissed

Wordfence

Functional

Usage

We use Wordfence for security and fraud prevention. Read more

Sharing data

For more information, please read the Wordfence Privacy Statement.

Functional

Name
wf-scan-issue-expanded-*
Expiration
session
Function
Provide the identification of trusted web traffic

Burst Statistics

Statistics (anonymous)

Usage

We use Burst Statistics for website statistics. Read more

Sharing data

This data is not shared with third parties.

Statistics (anonymous)

Name
burst_uid
Expiration
1 month
Function
Store and track interaction

Microsoft Clarity

Marketing/Tracking, Statistics

Usage

We use Microsoft Clarity for heat maps and screen recordings. Read more

Sharing data

For more information, please read the Microsoft Clarity Privacy Statement.

Marketing/Tracking

Name
_clck
Expiration
1 year
Function
Store a unique user ID
Name
ANONCHK
Expiration
Function
Name
MUID
Expiration
1 year
Function
Store and track visits across websites

Statistics

Name
_clsk
Expiration
1 day
Function
Store and combine pageviews by a user into a single session recording
Name
_cltk
Expiration
Function
Store and track interaction

Miscellaneous

Purpose pending investigation

Usage

Sharing data

Sharing of data is pending investigation

Purpose pending investigation

Name
wpcWidgetStatus
Expiration
Function
Name
wf-repair-file-sudo
Expiration
Function
Name
qm-front-container-pinned
Expiration
Function
Name
WP_DATA_USER_1
Expiration
Function
Name
qm-admin-container-pinned
Expiration
Function
Name
mp_a36067b00a263cce0299cfd960e26ecf_mixpanel
Expiration
Function
Name
googlesitekit_1.106.0_6903f77f097789a0ae7a4b6ddb807953_modules::analytics-4::report::3c9e17d9a0ffa88
Expiration
Function
Name
googlesitekit_1.106.0_6903f77f097789a0ae7a4b6ddb807953_modules::analytics-4::report::0d4a122673dbc17
Expiration
Function
Name
googlesitekit_1.106.0_6903f77f097789a0ae7a4b6ddb807953_modules::analytics-4::report::b9f4b33e8742f63
Expiration
Function
Name
googlesitekit_1.106.0_6903f77f097789a0ae7a4b6ddb807953_modules::search-console::searchanalytics::475
Expiration
Function
Name
googlesitekit_1.106.0_6903f77f097789a0ae7a4b6ddb807953_modules::analytics-4::report::7d276ddc3b44229
Expiration
Function
Name
googlesitekit_1.106.0_6903f77f097789a0ae7a4b6ddb807953_modules::analytics-4::report::c80966b1f48552c
Expiration
Function
Name
googlesitekit_1.106.0_6903f77f097789a0ae7a4b6ddb807953_modules::analytics-4::report::fb3e9c0567d4997
Expiration
Function
Name
googlesitekit_1.106.0_6903f77f097789a0ae7a4b6ddb807953_modules::search-console::searchanalytics::3af
Expiration
Function
Name
googlesitekit_1.106.0_6903f77f097789a0ae7a4b6ddb807953_modules::analytics-4::report::c404cb336d0d118
Expiration
Function
Name
googlesitekit_1.106.0_6903f77f097789a0ae7a4b6ddb807953_modules::analytics-4::report::883f401bc21b62b
Expiration
Function
Name
googlesitekit_1.106.0_6903f77f097789a0ae7a4b6ddb807953_modules::analytics-4::report::7bc6450a02c7186
Expiration
Function
Name
googlesitekit_1.106.0_6903f77f097789a0ae7a4b6ddb807953_modules::search-console::searchanalytics::377
Expiration
Function
Name
wpEmojiSettingsSupports
Expiration
Function
Name
googlesitekit_1.106.0_6903f77f097789a0ae7a4b6ddb807953_modules::analytics-4::report::bf5bec1bab0a01c
Expiration
Function
Name
googlesitekit_1.107.0_6903f77f097789a0ae7a4b6ddb807953_modules::analytics-4::report::668f7f9c52681ea
Expiration
Function
Name
googlesitekit_1.107.0_6903f77f097789a0ae7a4b6ddb807953_modules::analytics-4::report::a2eeec6ef752574
Expiration
Function
Name
googlesitekit_1.107.0_6903f77f097789a0ae7a4b6ddb807953_modules::analytics-4::report::6e2e41d53c792a3
Expiration
Function
Name
googlesitekit_1.107.0_6903f77f097789a0ae7a4b6ddb807953_modules::search-console::searchanalytics::73a
Expiration
Function
Name
googlesitekit_1.107.0_6903f77f097789a0ae7a4b6ddb807953_modules::search-console::searchanalytics::41c
Expiration
Function
Name
googlesitekit_1.107.0_6903f77f097789a0ae7a4b6ddb807953_modules::analytics-4::report::de5ddb70ef9a7e6
Expiration
Function
Name
googlesitekit_1.107.0_6903f77f097789a0ae7a4b6ddb807953_modules::analytics-4::report::db734b9d1930900
Expiration
Function

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Contact information

Institute for Communication Studies
Yurij Gagarin 17/1-1, 1000 Skopje
Macedonia
E-mail:
Phone: +389 2 3090 004

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St. Jurij Gagarin 17-1-1, 1000 Skopje, R. Macedonia; ; +389 2 3090 004