This policy applies to your use of the CIH website which appears at the url https://www.cih.org/
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored by your browser on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to site owners.
Cookies on our site do not contain personally identifying information. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can change your browser settings to prevent this if you wish.
In addition to cookies, we may use similar technologies such as pixels, tags, and local storage. For simplicity, we refer to all of these as “cookies” in this policy.
How we use cookies
Cookies on our site serve different purposes. Some are strictly necessary for the operation of our website, while others help us understand usage and improve services, or support personalised features and advertising.
These technologies are required to activate the core functionality of our services. Without them, you would not be able to log in, move through the site securely, or make purchases.
These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages (for example, accessibility tools or video players). If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these services may not function properly.
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us understand which pages are the most and least popular, and see how visitors move around the site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous.
These cookies may be set by our advertising partners to profile your interests and deliver relevant advertisements on this and other websites. They work by uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. They do not store directly identifiable information.
Examples of cookies we use
- CIHUserCookie: This cookie stores your web profile (user ID, member grade, region, job level and job function) and is used to identify you and customise your browsing experience. It is encrypted using TripleDES encryption. It remains on your computer for 12 months.
- ASP.NET_SessionId: This tracks progress as users purchase items through the Site. It is deleted when you close your browser.
Third-party cookies
We may allow third-party providers to set cookies on our site for purposes such as analytics, video hosting, live chat, maps, accessibility tools, or advertising. These providers may collect data about your browsing behaviour across different websites
| Service | Purpose | Domain |
|---|---|---|
| Web.cih.org | Required for core website functionality | web.cih.org |
| Google Syndication | Content delivery and page functionality | pagead2.googlesyndication.com |
| gstatic.com | Delivers static content for faster performance | www.gstatic.com |
| Service | Purpose | Domain |
|---|---|---|
| Google Fonts | Font library for website styling | fonts.googleapis.com |
| jQuery | JavaScript library for interactive elements | code.jquery.com |
| Google AJAX | Content delivery for open-source JavaScript libraries | ajax.googleapis.com |
| Google Tag Manager | Tag management system for activating scripts | www.googletagmanager.com |
| YouTube Video | Embedded video playback | www.youtube.com / youtube.com / youtu.be |
| ReciteMe | Accessibility tools for text-to-speech and translation | events.reciteme.com / api.reciteme.com |
| Jobiqo | Job listings platform | backend.think-publishing.jobiqo.com / air.jobiqo.com |
| Google Maps | Map display on the website | maps.googleapis.com |
| Google Translate | Translation service | translate.googleapis.com |
| Live Chat | Real-time chat support | api.livechatinc.com / cdn.livechatinc.com / secure.livechatinc.com |
| Parnassus | Certificate management system | cih.monarch.parnassusonline.com |
| Canva | Embedded design tools | www.canva.com |
| Cloudflare | Site performance and security monitoring | static.cloudflareinsights.com |
| UI-Avatars.com | Generates avatars for display | ui-avatars.com |
| BootstrapCDN | Front-end framework content delivery | maxcdn.bootstrapcdn.com |
| Jobiqo | Job listings platform | air.jobiqo.com |
| Service | Purpose | Domain |
|---|---|---|
| Ahrefs Analytics | Tracks website traffic and SEO performance | analytics.ahrefs.com |
| Click Dimensions | Tracks user interactions and marketing analytics | analytics-eu.clickdimensions.com |
| Service | Purpose | Domain |
|---|---|---|
| DoubleClick Ad | Provides targeted advertising and campaign reports | stats.g.doubleclick.net |
| Google Ads | Advertising service, targeting and performance measurement | googleads.g.doubleclick.net / www.googleadservices.com |
| Google Analytics | Advertising measurement and user behavior tracking | region1.analytics.google.com |
| Google Ad Traffic Quality | Measures ad traffic quality | ep1.adtrafficquality.google / ep2.adtrafficquality.google |
Managing your consent
When you first visit our site, you will be prompted to manage your cookie preferences using our Consent Management Platform (Usercentrics). You can accept or reject different categories of non-essential cookies.
- Essential cookies are always active.
- You can update or withdraw your consent at any time by selecting “Cookie Settings”, available on every page of the site.
- You can also delete cookies already stored on your device at any time via your browser settings.
Please note that disabling some types of cookies may impact your experience of the site and the services we are able to offer.
Consent
By using our website and, where required, by providing your explicit consent through our cookie management tool, you agree to the processing of data about you by CIH and approved third parties for the purposes described in this policy.
