1. Introduction

This Cookies Policy explains how the Association of Pulmonary Pathologists uses cookies and similar technologies on its website. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which explains how we handle personal data more broadly.

2. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, improve performance, and provide insight into how visitors use the site.

3. How We Use Cookies

The Association of Pulmonary Pathologists uses cookies to:

• Enable essential website functions such as secure login and session management
• Maintain security and prevent unauthorised access
• Understand how the website is used in order to improve content and functionality
• Support payment processing through third party providers such as Stripe

4. Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to operate and cannot be switched off. They include cookies used for authentication, security, and payment processing.

Analytics and Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the website by collecting information such as pages visited and time spent on the site. This information is used in aggregated form to improve website performance.

Third Party Cookies
Some cookies are set by third party services that appear on our website, such as payment processing through Stripe or embedded content. These third parties may use cookies in accordance with their own privacy policies.

5. Cookie Consent

When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie notice allowing you to accept or reject non essential cookies. You can change or withdraw your consent at any time through your browser settings or any cookie preference tool provided on the website.

6. Managing Cookies

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can choose to block or delete cookies, but doing so may affect the functionality of certain parts of the website, including member login and payment features.

7. Changes to This Policy

This Cookies Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in law or website functionality. Any significant updates will be published on this page.

8. Contact

If you have questions about this Cookies Policy or how cookies are used on the APP website, please contact the Association of Pulmonary Pathologists directly.

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