ASGBI COOKIES POLICY

‍Introduction
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This Cookies Policy explains how the ASGBI (Association of Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland Ltd) website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, understand website usage, and provide relevant content. It also explains your choices regarding cookies.

‍What Are Cookies?
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Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the website remember information about your visit, such as preferences and usage patterns. Cookies are widely used to make websites work efficiently and to improve the user experience.

‍Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies: These are necessary for the website to function properly, such as maintaining login sessions or processing payments. Without these cookies, some services may not work.

Analytics Cookies: These cookies help us understand how visitors use the site, for example which pages are visited most. This information helps us improve the website’s performance and content.

Functional Cookies: These cookies remember your preferences, such as language settings or display options.

Marketing Cookies: These cookies track your visit to display relevant advertisements or promotions, either on our site or through third-party networks.

‍Third-Party Cookies
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We may allow third-party services to place cookies on our site, for example:

- Google Analytics for site performance and usage insights
- Social media plugins (Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn)
- Advertising networks

These third parties are responsible for their own cookies, and we encourage you to review their privacy and cookie policies.

‍Managing and Disabling Cookies
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Most browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings, including blocking or deleting them. Please note that if you disable certain cookies, some parts of the ASGBI website may not function correctly.For guidance, visit your browser’s help section:

- Chrome
- Firefox
- Safari
- Edge

‍Your Consent
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When you first visit the ASGBI website, you will see a cookie banner asking you to accept or decline optional cookies. By accepting, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy. You can change your preferences at any time using your browser settings or by contacting us.

‍Changes to This Policy
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We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time. Significant changes will be communicated via our website. We recommend reviewing this page periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

‍Contact Us
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For any questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact: admin@asgbi.org.uk