COOKIES POLICY
1. Automatic collection of personal information
In some cases, the Operator of the Website andPlatform (hereinafter ‘Operator of the Website’) and its service providers engaged bythe Operator of the Website to providehosting, cloud infrastructure, website analytics, security, maintenance,technical support and other services necessary for the operation of the Website utilize cookies and other technologies toautomatically collect certain types of information when you access the Websiteand through related electronic communications. The collection of thisinformation helps operate, maintain, secure, and improve the website orplatform and analyze usage trends.
2. IP addresses
An IPaddress is a unique number assigned to your computer whenever you access the Internet.It enables computers and servers to recognize and communicate with each other.IP addresses from which visitors appear to originate will be recorded for ITsecurity and system diagnostic purposes. This information will also typicallybe used in aggregate form to conduct Website trend and performance analysis.
3. What are cookies?
A cookie is a basic text file placed on your computer or mobile deviceby a Website's server. Only that server can access or read the contents of thecookie. Each cookie is unique to your web browser and typically containsanonymous information, such as a unique identifier, the site name, and somedigits and numbers. This helps the site recognize your computer or device and serves various purposes.
You can adjust your preferences for personalization cookies using thecookie settings banner.
You can find more information about managing cookies in your browser’shelp file or through sites such as www.allaboutcookies.org, or http://www.cookiecentral.com/faq/. Where a Website or Platform uses cookies, a notification banner may appear, allowing you tomanage consent for cookie collection (the "cookie settings banner").
Below isa summary of the categories of cookies that may be collected and how consentmay affect your experience with certain features. For detailed descriptions,please refer to the cookie settings made available through the applicable cookiesettings banner.
- Strictly necessary cookies: Strictly necessary cookies are essential in order to enable users to move around the Website and use its features, such as accessing secure areas of the Website. These cookies are automatically enabled and cannot be blocked.
By navigating the Website or online platform, you consent to cookies being placed on your computer or internet-enabled device.
- Personalisation cookies and pixels: Personalisation cookies often also known as Targeting cookies, and pixels are used to deliver content relevant to your interests. They are also used to limit the number oftimes you see certain marketing materials, as well as help measure the effectiveness of those marketing materials. If you do not provide consent for targeting cookies, your computer or internet-enabled device will not receive targeted marketing-related activities.
- Performance cookies: Performance cookies are cookies used to collect data to enhance the performance of a Website.
You can manage your consent for performance cookies utilizing the applicable cookie settings banner.
- Functionality cookies: Functionality cookies are used to remember users’ selections that change the way the site looks or behaves. You may opt-out of these cookies, but it will impact your experience on the Website, and you may need to repeat certain selections each time you visit.
- Educational and Professional Information: Details about your occupation and professional activities, such as professional licenses held, business contact information, employers or information about your education, such as your degrees, fields of study, languages, institutions attended, qualifications, professional memberships, and certifications.
- User Content: Content you post or make available online, such as publications or your social media posts
You can manage your consent for functionality cookies using the applicable cookie settings banner.
| Description | Type & Expiry | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance (i.e., User’s Browser) | The Website or Platform may use standard internet technologies, including built-in cookies to support compatibility with your browser or device and to improve technical performance, such as content loading and display. | Session, deleted upon closing the browser, or persistent. |
| Site Preferences | If access-restricted areas are made available, cookies may be used to maintain session status during your visit so that login or authentication details do not need to be re-entered repeatedly within the same session. | Session, deleted upon closing the browser, or persistent. |
| Security Cookies | Сookies may also store selected user preferences, such as language or similar settings, in order to maintain chosen configurations and improve usability in areas where registration or account access is available. | Session, deleted upon closing the browser, or persistent. |
| Analytical Purpose | Various third-party analytics tools may be used to understand how visitors interact with the Website or Platform. Such information may be used for statistical, technical, security, and performance-related analysis. Aggregated data may include metrics such as total visits, page views, navigation patterns, and referring sources. | Persistent, but may be deleted automatically after a period of non-use. |
| Social sharing | Third-party social media widgets, plugins, or sharing tools may be made available to enable content sharing or related functionality. These tools may place cookies on your device, may collect information about your interaction with the relevant feature, and are governed by the privacy practices of the applicable third-party provider. Users should review the relevant third-party privacy policies before using those features. | Persistent, but may be deleted automatically after a period of non-use. |
From time to time, third-party tools and widgets may be used on web pages to provideadditional functionality. Depending on your browser settings and preferences inthe cookie settings banner, these tools or widgets may place cookies on yourdevice to enhance usability and ensure that interactions are properly reflectedon the relevant web pages.
Cookies on their own do not reveal your email address or personally identify you. In analytical reports, identifiers, such as IP addresses, may be collected to determine the number of unique visitors and geographic trends. This information is used for analyzing visitor trends rather than identifying individual users.
4. Social media widgets and applications
The Website or Platform may include features for sharing content via third-party social media applications, such as the LinkedIn Like button, Facebook Like button, and Twitter widget. These social media applications may collect and use information about your interactions with the Website or Platform. Any personal information you provide through these social media features is subject to the privacy notices or policies of the respective social media companies. We do not contro lor assume responsibility for the actions or privacy practices of these companies.
Additionally, the Website or Platform may host blogs, forums, and other social media features designed to facilitate content sharing. Personal information you provide through these features is typically shared with other users of the same features (unless otherwise specified at the point of collection), and we may have limited or no control over such interactions.
5. Analytics
Certain third-party analytics tools may be used in connection with the Website or Platform. Users may be able to manage or limit certain analytics-related data collection through browser settings, device settings, or opt-out tools made available by relevant third parties.
To provide Website visitors with more choice on how their data is collected by Google Analytics, Google have developed the Google AnalyticsOpt-out Browser Add-on. The Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on does not prevent information from being sent to the Website itself or to other web analytics services.
6. Can you block cookies?
You can manage cookies in several ways. Please be aware that removing or disabling certain cookies may affect your user experience and some features of the Website may not function properly. You have the option to block some or all cookies and delete cookies that have already been set. However, doing so may result in a loss of functionality on the Website.
7. How can you contact us?
If you have any questions regarding this privacy policy, the data collected about you, or if you wish to exercise any applicable data protection rights, you may usethe contact channel made available on the Website.
