LEGAL

Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how Academy of Global Surgery (AGS) uses cookies and similar technologies, and the choices you have to control them.

Effective date: December 26, 2025 · Last updated: December 26, 2025 · Contact: contact@academygs.org

1) What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function, remember preferences, and understand how visitors interact with pages.

2) Similar technologies

We may also use technologies similar to cookies (such as local storage, pixels, or logs) to provide features, measure performance, and improve security.

3) Why we use cookies

Essential: enable core functions and security.
Preferences: remember settings (e.g., language).
Analytics: help us understand usage and improve performance.

Some cookies are set by us (first-party). Others may be set by third-party services used on the site (third-party).

4) Cookie categories

SUMMARY

Depending on how the site is configured, cookies may fall into categories such as:

Category	Purpose	Examples
Strictly necessary	Required for core site functionality, load balancing, and security.	Session cookies, security tokens.
Preferences	Remember choices to improve your experience.	Language, UI preferences.
Analytics	Measure visits and interactions to improve content and performance.	Page views, click events, navigation patterns.

Note: The specific cookies used may change as the website evolves.

5) Third-party cookies

If we use third-party services (for example, embedded media, forms, analytics, or security tools), those providers may set cookies or use similar technologies. Their use is governed by their own policies.

We recommend reviewing third-party policies when you interact with embedded content.

6) Do Not Track

Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” (DNT) setting. Because there is no common standard for interpreting DNT signals, we generally do not respond to DNT signals unless required by law.

7) How to manage cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Depending on your browser, you can block cookies, delete stored cookies, or set rules for specific sites.

Block or delete cookies in browser settings.
Use private/incognito mode for limited storage.
Clear site data for academygs.org (or your domain).

Disabling cookies may affect site functionality.

8) Updates to this policy

We may update this Cookie Policy. The “Last updated” date at the top indicates when changes were made. If changes are material, we will take reasonable steps to provide notice.

9) Contact

If you have questions about cookies, contact contact@academygs.org.

Contact

For questions about this Cookie Policy, contact:

Academy of Global Surgery (AGS) · contact@academygs.org