Effective Date: 15 June 2026
Last Updated: 07 July 2026
Biologica Aid Limited (Bio Aid Ltd) is committed to protecting the privacy of all visitors, authors, reviewers, editors, librarians, readers, and other users who interact with our website. This Cookies Policy explains how cookies and similar technologies are used on the Bio Aid Ltd website, what information they collect, why they are used, and the choices available to users regarding cookie management.
Our website uses cookies solely to improve website functionality, enhance user experience, maintain security, and understand how visitors interact with our online services. We do not use cookies to sell personal information or to conduct intrusive advertising. As outlined in our Advertisement Policy, Bio Aid Ltd does not display third-party advertisements, sponsored advertisements, or advertising networks on any part of its website. By continuing to browse or use our website, users acknowledge that cookies may be placed on their device in accordance with this Cookies Policy unless they choose to disable them through their browser settings.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are downloaded and stored on a user’s computer, smartphone, tablet, or other internet-enabled device when visiting a website. Cookies allow websites to recognize returning visitors, remember user preferences, improve website performance, and provide a more efficient browsing experience. Cookies generally contain anonymous identifiers and do not normally include personally identifiable information. However, where cookies are linked to personal information collected through our website, such information will be processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Why We Use Cookies
Bio Aid Ltd uses cookies to ensure that our website functions efficiently and securely while providing visitors with a consistent and reliable experience. Cookies may be used to:
- Maintain website security.
- Enable essential website functions.
- Remember user preferences and language settings.
- Improve website performance.
- Analyze anonymous website traffic.
- Detect technical problems.
- Prevent fraudulent activities.
- Improve navigation and usability.
- Support manuscript submission and editorial management systems.
- Maintain login sessions where applicable.
Cookies are not used for behavioral advertising or commercial marketing purposes.
Types of Cookies We Use
Different categories of cookies may be used depending on how visitors interact with our website.
Essential Cookies
Essential cookies are necessary for the operation of the website. Without these cookies, many services cannot function correctly. These cookies may enable:
- Secure login
- Session management
- Navigation between pages
- Access to protected areas
- Submission of manuscripts
- Editorial workflow
- Reviewer access
- Account authentication
Because these cookies are essential, disabling them may affect the functionality of the website.
Functional Cookies
Functional cookies help the website remember choices made by users. Examples include:
- Preferred language
- Time zone
- Display preferences
- Accessibility settings
- User interface customization
These cookies improve convenience but are not strictly required for website operation.
Performance and Analytics Cookies
Performance cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies may collect anonymous information regarding:
- Number of visitors
- Frequently visited pages
- Navigation paths
- Time spent on pages
- Browser type
- Device type
- Geographic region (general)
- Website performance
- Error reports
The information collected is aggregated and used only for statistical purposes to improve website quality and user experience. Bio Aid Ltd does not attempt to identify individual users through analytics cookies.
Security Cookies
Security cookies help protect users and website infrastructure. These cookies assist in:
- Preventing unauthorized access
- Detecting suspicious activity
- Preventing spam
- Preventing automated attacks
- Protecting user accounts
- Maintaining session integrity
These cookies are essential to maintaining a secure publishing environment.
Cookies Used by Third-Party Services
Certain services integrated into the Bio Aid Ltd website may place cookies necessary for their functionality. These may include trusted scholarly infrastructure providers and publishing services such as:
- ORCID authentication
- Crossref DOI services
- Manuscript submission systems
- Editorial management platforms
- Secure payment gateways (where applicable)
- Anti-spam services
- Website security services
Each third-party provider operates under its own privacy and cookie policies. Bio Aid Ltd encourages users to review those policies where appropriate.
What Information Cookies May Collect
Cookies used on our website may collect limited technical information, including:
- IP address (where necessary)
- Browser type
- Browser version
- Operating system
- Device information
- Screen resolution
- Language preference
- Time zone
- Referral source
- Pages visited
- Session duration
- Clickstream information
- Login status
- Website performance data
This information is generally collected in an anonymized or aggregated manner whenever possible.
Cookies and Personal Information
Cookies themselves generally do not contain personally identifiable information. However, if a user voluntarily creates an account, submits a manuscript, registers as a reviewer, or contacts Bio Aid Ltd, cookies may be associated with account information solely to provide requested services. Personal information linked with cookies is processed according to our Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws.
We do not use cookies to build marketing profiles or sell user data.
How Long Cookies Remain on Your Device
Cookies may remain on a user’s device for different periods depending on their purpose.
Session Cookies
Session cookies exist only while a browser session remains active. These cookies are automatically deleted when the browser is closed.
Persistent Cookies
Persistent cookies remain on a device for a specified period or until manually deleted.
These cookies allow the website to remember preferences during future visits.
The retention period depends upon the purpose of each cookie.
Managing Cookies
Users have complete control over cookies stored on their devices. Most internet browsers allow users to:
- View cookies
- Delete cookies
- Block cookies
- Restrict cookies
- Receive notifications before cookies are stored
- Disable third-party cookies
- Delete all stored cookies
Browser settings vary depending on the software being used. Disabling cookies may reduce website functionality, particularly for manuscript submission systems, reviewer portals, editorial accounts, and secure login features.
Browser Controls
Most modern browsers provide cookie management tools. Users can usually configure their browser to:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject all cookies
- Accept only selected cookies
- Delete cookies after browsing
- Automatically clear cookies upon exit
Instructions for managing cookies are available through each browser’s official documentation.
Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers transmit “Do Not Track” (DNT) signals. At present, there is no universally accepted standard governing the interpretation of DNT signals. Consequently, our website may not respond differently to such requests. Should international standards evolve, Bio Aid Ltd will review and update its practices accordingly.
International Users
The Bio Aid Ltd website is accessible globally. Users accessing our website from outside Bangladesh acknowledge that cookies may be processed in accordance with applicable international data protection regulations where required. We strive to comply with recognized principles of responsible data management and user privacy.
Children’s Privacy
Our website is intended primarily for researchers, educators, academic professionals, students, librarians, reviewers, editors, and institutions. We do not knowingly use cookies to collect information from children under the age required by applicable law without appropriate legal authorization. If we become aware that such information has been collected unintentionally, appropriate steps will be taken to delete it.
Changes to This Cookies Policy
Bio Aid Ltd may update this Cookies Policy periodically to reflect changes in:
- Applicable laws
- Website functionality
- Publishing practices
- Security requirements
- Technological developments
- Scholarly publishing standards
The updated version will be posted on this page together with the revised effective date.
Users are encouraged to review this policy periodically.
Contact Information
Questions regarding this Cookies Policy or the use of cookies on the Bio Aid Ltd website may be directed to:
Biologica Aid Limited (Bio Aid Ltd)
466/3, Padma Residential Area
Rajshahi, Bangladesh
Phone: +8801716731747
Email: info@biologicaaid.com
Policy Statement
Bio Aid Ltd is committed to maintaining a secure, transparent, and user-friendly online publishing environment. Cookies are used only where necessary to ensure the proper functioning, security, and continuous improvement of our website and publishing services. We do not use cookies for advertising purposes, do not permit third-party advertising networks on our website, and do not sell or share users’ personal information for commercial marketing. By implementing responsible cookie practices alongside our Privacy Policy and data protection procedures, we aim to provide a trustworthy digital environment that supports the global scholarly community.