Cookie Policy for International Heat Pipe Conferences & Symposia (IHPCS)
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Effective Date: July 17th, 2025 | Website: ihpcs.org
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how the International Heat Pipe Conferences & Symposia (“IHPCS”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website.
It should be read together with our Privacy Policy.
By continuing to browse our site, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy, unless you disable them in your browser.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help us operate our website effectively, remember your preferences, understand visitor behavior, and deliver relevant content.
Some cookies are set by us (first-party cookies) and others by third parties whose services we use (third-party cookies).
3. Types of Cookies We Use
a. Strictly Necessary Cookies
Essential for the operation of our website and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually set only in response to actions you take, such as filling in forms or adjusting privacy preferences.
b. Analytical/Performance Cookies
Help us understand how visitors interact with our site by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We use Google Analytics for this purpose.
c. Functional Cookies
Enable enhanced functionality and personalization. This includes:
- MailerLite for managing newsletter subscriptions and preventing duplicate sign-ups.
- YouTube for playing embedded videos with optimal settings.
d. Advertising/Tracking Cookies
May be set by third-party services such as YouTube/Google to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant ads.
4. Third-party Cookies and Services
We integrate the following third-party services, which may place cookies on your device:
- Google Analytics – Website usage tracking and performance analysis.
- YouTube (Google) – Embedded videos.
- MailerLite – Newsletter and subscription management.
- Google reCAPTCHA – Spam prevention in contact and subscription forms.
These providers have their own privacy and cookie policies.
5. Cookie Table
| Cookie Name | Provider | Type | Purpose | Expiration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | IHPCS.org | Strictly Necessary (First-Party) | Maintains user session state across page requests (e.g., for forms). | End of session |
| _ga | Google Analytics | Analytical (Third-Party) | Tracks website usage statistics anonymously. | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Analytical (Third-Party) | Tracks user behavior on the site for analytics purposes. | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Analytical (Third-Party) | Throttles request rate to improve performance. | 1 minute |
| YSC | YouTube (Google) | Functional/Tracking (Third-Party) | Registers a unique ID to track video statistics when embedded YouTube videos are played. | End of session |
| VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE | YouTube (Google) | Functional/Tracking (Third-Party) | Estimates bandwidth and adjusts video player settings. | 6 months |
| CONSENT | YouTube (Google) | Functional/Tracking (Third-Party) | Stores user consent preferences for Google services. | 2 years |
| NID | YouTube (Google) | Advertising/Tracking (Third-Party) | Stores user preferences and serves targeted ads. | 6 months |
| ml_subscribe (name may vary) | MailerLite | Functional/Analytical (Third-Party) | Tracks newsletter subscription interactions and ensures no duplicate sign-ups. | 1 year |
| rc::a / rc::b / rc::c | Google reCAPTCHA | Strictly Necessary (Third-Party) | Distinguishes between humans and bots in form submissions. | Persistent / End of session |
6. Managing Cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings, including blocking certain types of cookies.
However, blocking cookies may impact your ability to use some site features (e.g., watching videos or submitting forms).
You can also opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
7. Legal Basis for Processing
We use:
- Legitimate Interest for strictly necessary and functional cookies.
- User Consent for analytics and advertising cookies, where required by law (e.g., GDPR, LGPD).
You can withdraw consent at any time by clearing cookies in your browser and revisiting the site.
8. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Email: support@ihpcs.org
Website: ihpcs.org