Cookie Policy
Last Updated: 20 March 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how this website uses cookies and similar technologies. It applies to all visitors, including organisations and individuals acting in a professional capacity. For information about how we handle personal data more broadly, please see our Privacy Policy.
1. What cookies are
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. They are widely used to make websites work, to improve performance, and to provide information to site owners. Cookies may be “session” cookies, which are deleted when you close your browser, or “persistent” cookies, which remain for a set period. Cookies may be set by this website (“first-party”) or by third parties (“third-party”).
2. How we use cookies on this website
We use cookies to: – Operate core site functions and keep the website secure. – Remember your preferences, such as language or consent choices. – Understand how the website is used, so we can improve content and services. – Enable certain features, such as embedded content or professional tools.
We do not use cookies to collect information that directly identifies you unless you have provided consent or it is strictly necessary for the service you request.
3. Types of cookies we use
- Strictly necessary cookies: Required for the website to function and to provide services you request. These cannot be switched off in our systems.
- Performance/analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors use the site, for example which pages are most popular. These operate only with your consent where required.
- Functionality cookies: Remember choices you make to provide enhanced features.
- Targeting/advertising cookies: May be set by us or our partners to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant content. These operate only with your consent where required.
Details of the specific cookies used, including providers, purposes and retention periods, are available in our cookie settings tool here and may be updated from time to time.
4. Managing cookies
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time via our cookie settings tool at [link to cookie banner/settings]. Most web browsers also let you control cookies through their settings, including blocking or deleting cookies. If you block some cookies, parts of the website may not work properly.
To find out more about managing cookies in your browser, please visit your browser’s help pages or device settings. You may also opt out of certain third-party cookies directly with the relevant provider, where available.
5. Third-party cookies and similar technologies
Some content and features on this website are provided by third parties, which may set cookies or use similar technologies such as pixels or local storage. We do not control these technologies and recommend that you review the privacy and cookie policies of those third parties for information about their practices.
6. Changes to this cookie policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date. Material changes will be highlighted via the website or, where appropriate, notified to you.
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us at membership@ciisec.org