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:
Types of Cookies We Use
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:
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:
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