Cookie Usage

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on a user’s computer when a website is visited.

Cookies are divided into two main categories: persistent cookies and temporary cookies, and first-party cookies and third-party cookies.

• Persistent cookies remain on the user’s computer even after the browser is closed.
• Temporary cookies disappear as soon as the user closes the browser. First-party cookies are set by the website itself, while third-party cookies come from external sources.

Some of these cookies store functional preferences, such as the user’s language choice. Others are used for analytical purposes, such as tracking the number of visits to a website. Additionally, some cookies are employed for marketing purposes.

Types of Cookies

The main types of cookies used by websites are described below:

Session Cookies

These are temporary cookies that remain in your browser’s cookie file for the duration of your visit. They are deleted when you close your browser.

Persistent Cookies

These cookies remain in your browser’s cookie file even after you close it, sometimes for a year or longer (the exact duration depends on the specific cookie’s lifetime). Persistent cookies are used when the website operator needs to remember your identity across multiple browsing sessions (e.g., remembering your username or website preferences).

First-Party Cookies

These are cookies placed on your browser and/or hard drive by the website you are visiting. They help assign a unique identity to track your journey on the site. Website operators often use first-party cookies for session management and recognition purposes.

Third-Party Cookies

These are cookies used by third parties, such as social networks, to track your visits across different websites where they place ads. The website operator does not control these third-party cookies.

Why Are Cookies Used?

isfp-fertility.org wants to keep you informed about this new legislation and the cookies being used. Cookies allow isfp-fertility.org to optimize your experience on our website, remember technical choices (e.g., language settings, newsletter preferences), and show you more relevant services and offers.

If you wish to browse isfp-fertility.org, we recommend enabling cookies. However, if you do not wish to do so, you can disable cookies (see also the section “How can I manage cookies?”).

We use cookies to enhance your experience on our site. The cookies we use are safe. The information we collect via cookies helps us identify issues or show you specific services we believe may interest you.

We may store information directly related to you. We may also use cookies from carefully selected partners who advertise our services on their websites.

What Cookies Does isfp-fertility.org Use and Why?

If you want to visit isfp-fertility.org, we recommend enabling cookies on your computer, tablet, or mobile phone. If cookies are disabled, we may not be able to guarantee that your visit to our site will function smoothly.

If you still want to limit, block, or delete cookies from isfp-fertility.org, you can manage your browser settings as described in the section “How can I manage cookies?”.

Functional Cookies

• wordpress_[hash]: This cookie stores your login information for this website. Its use is limited to the admin area and exhibitor/visitor sections. This cookie lasts for 14 days.
• wordpress_logged_in_[hash]: If you log in, WordPress (the platform we use to power this website) stores your login details in this cookie. This cookie lasts for 14 days.
• wordpress_test_cookie: This cookie is used to test whether cookies are enabled in your browser. It is a session cookie and is deleted when you close your browser.

Cookies Used for Analytics

• _utma: A Google Analytics cookie used to store anonymous statistics about your visit, helping us understand your journey on our site and improve our services and web portals. Google Privacy Policy. This cookie lasts for two years.
• _utmb: A Google Analytics cookie used to store anonymous statistics about your visit, helping us understand your journey on our site and improve our services. Google Privacy Policy. This is a session cookie and is deleted when you close your browser.
• _utmc: A Google Analytics cookie used for anonymous statistics about your visit to improve our services. Google Privacy Policy. This is a session cookie and is deleted when you close your browser.
• _utmz: A Google Analytics cookie used for anonymous statistics about your visit to improve our services. Google Privacy Policy. This cookie lasts for 18 months.

How Can I Manage Cookies?

Make sure cookies are enabled in your browser.

To Enable Cookies

If You Use Microsoft Internet Explorer

• In Internet Explorer, click on Internet Options in the Tools menu.
• Under the Privacy tab, click Settings and then Advanced.
• Move the slider to the bottom to allow cookies.
• Click OK.

If You Use Mozilla Firefox

• Click the Menu button (represented by three horizontal bars) in the top-right corner of your browser and select Preferences.
• Choose the Privacy tab.
• Under the History section, select Use custom settings for history.
• Check Accept cookies.

If You Use Google Chrome

• Open Chrome.
• Click on the ‘three vertical dots’ in the top-right corner of the screen and go to Settings.
• Click on Advanced settings.
• Look for Privacy and security and click on Content settings.
• Click on Cookies.
• Select the option Allow sites to save and read cookie data.

If You Use Safari

• Click on Preferences in the Safari menu (found in the Safari browser window).
• Click the Security tab.
• Select Accept cookies and choose Always or Only from sites I visit.

We recommend enabling cookies when browsing ISFP‘s website. However, you are free to disable cookies via your browser settings.

To Disable Cookies

If You Use Microsoft Internet Explorer

• In Internet Explorer, click on Internet Options in the Tools menu.
• Under the Privacy tab, click Settings and then Advanced.
• Move the slider up to block cookies.
• Click OK.

If You Use Mozilla Firefox

• Click the Menu button (three horizontal bars) in the top-right corner and select Preferences.
• Go to the Privacy tab.
• Under History, choose Use custom settings for history.
• Uncheck Accept cookies.

If You Use Google Chrome

• Open Chrome.
• Click the ‘three vertical dots’ in the top-right corner and go to Settings.
• Click on Advanced settings.
• Under Privacy and security, click on Content settings.
• Click on Cookies.
• Disable the option Allow sites to save and read cookie data.

If You Use Safari

• Click on Preferences in the Safari menu (found in the Safari browser window).
• Click the Security tab.
• Choose to block cookies.

What Are My Rights?

As cookies may involve the processing of your personal data, you have the right to legitimate and secure processing of your data. As the data subject, you have the following rights:

• Right to object: If there are compelling and legitimate reasons, you can object to the processing of your personal data.
• Right of access: Anyone who proves their identity has the right to access information about whether their personal data is being processed, as well as the purposes of processing, types of data processed, recipients of the data, and data retention periods.
• Right to rectification: Inaccurate or incomplete personal data can be corrected or even erased upon request from the data subject.

The exercise of these rights is always in accordance with the terms outlined in our Privacy Policy. If, after reading this document, you still have questions or comments regarding cookies, you can always contact us at contact@isfp-fertility.org.