Home Cookie Policy

Last updated: [10 Dec 2024]

Introduction

GALVmed (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we use cookies on our website. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your choices regarding their use. It is designed to comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable privacy laws.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They help the website remember your preferences, enhance your user experience, and provide analytical data to improve the site’s functionality.

Why Do We Use Cookies?

We use cookies to:

  • Ensure our website functions correctly.
  • Improve your browsing experience.
  • Analyze website traffic and user behavior to optimize our content and campaigns.
  • Support fundraising activities and measure the impact of our outreach efforts.

Types of Cookies We Use

  1. Essential Cookies
    These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. Without them, certain services may not be available.
    • Example: Cookies that store your language preferences.
  2. Analytics and Performance Cookies
    These cookies collect anonymized data about how visitors use our website. This helps us monitor performance and improve user experience.
  3. Advertising Cookies
    These cookies track your browsing habits to show relevant ads and measure the effectiveness of our fundraising campaigns.

Cookies We Use

cookieConsent
Stores user’s cookie choice
Essential
1 year

_ga
Analytics (Google)
Performance
2 years


_gid
Analytics (Google)
Performance
24 hours


fbp
Advertising (Meta)
Targeting
90 days


li_gc
Consent state (LinkedIn)
Functional
6 months


bcookie
Browser identification (LinkedIn)
Functional
2 years


personalization_id
Tracking (X – Twitter)
Targeting
2 years


VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE
Track embedded YouTube videos
Performance
6 months

How to Manage Your Cookies

When you visit our website for the first time, you will see a cookie banner requesting your consent. You can choose to:

  • Accept all cookies: Allow all types of cookies.
  • Reject non-essential cookies: Only allow cookies necessary for the website’s functionality.
  • Customize preferences: Choose specific types of cookies to enable or disable.

You can also manage or delete cookies through your browser settings. Below are links to instructions for popular browsers:

Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party cookies to enhance our services and fundraising campaigns. These third parties may collect information about your browsing activity on our website and other sites. Some third-party cookies may involve data transfers to countries outside the UK/EU. For more information, please see our [Privacy Policy] and review their respective privacy policies for more details:

Data Retention

Cookies stored on your device will remain for the period specified in your cookie preferences or until you delete them. If you do not delete your cookies, some may persist across multiple sessions, depending on your browser settings.

Your Rights Under GDPR

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you.
  • Request that we correct or erase your personal data.
  • Withdraw your consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of processing before your withdrawal.
  • Object to the processing of your personal data.
  • Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if you believe your data protection rights have been violated.

To exercise your rights or for any questions about our use of cookies and data protection, please contact us at communications@galvmed.org.

Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the updated policy will take effect as soon as it is published. Please check this page periodically to stay informed about our cookie practices.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us at:

GALVmed
Doherty Building, Pentlands Science Park, Bush Loan, Penicuik Edinburgh, EH26 0PZ, Scotland
UK Tel: +44 (0)131 445 6264
E-mail: communications@galvmed.org