Last updated: April 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how The College of Medicine and Dentistry (CoMD) (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website comd.org.
By continuing to browse or use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as outlined in this policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They help us provide you with a better user experience by storing your preferences, enabling certain functionality, and helping us understand how visitors use our site.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following types of cookies on comd.org:
• Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core features such as security, page navigation, and access to secure areas.
• Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often. We use this data to improve how our website works.
Examples: Google Analytics
• Functionality Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your preferred language or region) to provide enhanced, more personalised features.
We do not use cookies for advertising or marketing purposes.
3. How to Control Cookies
You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
• See what cookies you have and delete them individually
• Block third-party cookies
• Block all cookies
• Clear all cookies when you close the browser
Please note: Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
To opt out of Google Analytics specifically, you can use the browser add-on provided by Google:
https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some of our pages may use third-party services or plugins that set their own cookies, such as embedded content (e.g., videos from YouTube or forms from external platforms). We have no control over these cookies. Please refer to the relevant third-party privacy or cookie policies for more information.
5. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, or our practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.