Our Cookie Policy
Our Cookie Policy
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Athena Cookie Policy
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Athena Cookie Policy
About This Policy
The Association for Animals, Horticultural and Equine Practitioners ("AAHEP", "We", "Us", or "Our") is located at High Lees Farmhouse, Wagon Lane, Paddock Wood, TN12 6PT.
AAHEP is committed to protecting your privacy. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies we use on https://aahep.uk (the "Website") and why.
For the purpose of the UK Data Protection Act 2018 and the UK General Data Protection Regulation, we are the data controller for personal data collected through cookies on our Website.
You can contact us at hello@aahep.uk or through our Website.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit websites. They help websites function properly, remember your preferences, and provide information to site owners about how visitors use their site.
For more information about cookies, visit www.allaboutcookies.org or to learn how to manage them, visit www.allaboutcookies.org/manage-cookies.
2. Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the Website to function and cannot be disabled.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Expiration |
|---|---|---|---|
| SSESS* / SESS* | aahep.uk | Drupal session cookie - maintains your logged-in state and session data | Session (deleted when browser closes) |
| has_js | aahep.uk | Indicates whether JavaScript is enabled in your browser | Session |
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Website by collecting anonymous information.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Expiration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated number | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Used by Google Analytics 4 to persist session state | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Used to throttle request rate | 1 minute |
We use Google Analytics 4 to compile reports about Website usage. The information collected is anonymous and helps us improve the Website. For more information, see Google's Privacy Policy.
Security & Performance Cookies
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Expiration |
|---|---|---|---|
| cf_clearance | Cloudflare | Set after a visitor successfully completes a Cloudflare security challenge | Up to 1 year |
| __cf_bm | Cloudflare | Bot management cookie - distinguishes between humans and bots | 30 minutes |
3. Third-Party Cookies
Our Website may include content from third parties (such as embedded videos or social media buttons) that may set their own cookies. We have no control over these cookies. Please refer to the relevant third party's cookie policy for more information.
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to refuse or accept cookies, delete existing cookies, and set preferences for certain websites. Instructions for common browsers:
Google Analytics Opt-Out: You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Please note that blocking certain cookies may impact Website functionality.
5. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
6. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Email: hello@aahep.uk
Address: Association for Animals, Horticultural and Equine Practitioners, High Lees Farmhouse, Wagon Lane, Paddock Wood, TN12 6PT
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