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Cookie Policy and Consent Notice

Last updated: 14 August 2025

The Association of Islamic Mental Health Specialists (AIMS) respects your privacy and is committed to being transparent about how we use cookies and similar technologies on our website, www.aimsonline.org (the “Website”).

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, the categories of cookies we collect, and how you can manage your preferences. Please also review our Privacy Policy for details about how we handle your personal information, your privacy rights, and the choices available to you

1. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the site remember your actions and preferences (such as login details or language settings) so you don’t have to re-enter them every time you visit.

2. Types of cookies we use

We classify cookies based on their function and purpose.

• Essential cookies

  These cookies are necessary for the basic operation of the Website. They enable security features, user authentication, and help prevent fraudulent activity. Without them, the Website may not function properly. Essential cookies are always active.

  Example:

  Consent Management Tool

  • Purpose: Records and stores your cookie preferences to comply with data protection laws.

  • Provider: Usercentrics GmbH (Third Party)

  • Duration: Persistent

• Functional cookies

  These cookies remember your preferences and customise your experience, such as your chosen language, page navigation history, or automatic login credentials.

  These cookies are optional and only set when you give permission.

  Examples:

  • Google AJAX
  • Purpose: Provides reliable and fast access to open-source JavaScript libraries.
  • Provider: Google Ireland Limited (Third Party)
  • Duration: Persistent
  • Opt-out: Google Privacy Controls
  • Google Maps
  • Purpose: Embeds interactive maps into our Website.
  • Provider: Google LLC (Third Party)
  • Duration: Persistent
  • Opt-out: Via provider’s site
  • Google Tag Manager
  • Purpose: Manages and deploys small code snippets (tags) for analytics and tracking.
  • Provider: Google Ireland Limited (Third Party)
  • Duration: Persistent
  • Vimeo
  • Purpose: Embeds video content from Vimeo.
  • Provider: Vimeo.com, Inc. (Third Party)
  • Duration: 2 years
  • Opt-out: Vimeo Cookie Policy
  • Purpose: Protects the Website from spam and automated abuse.
  • Provider: Google Ireland Limited (Third Party)
  • Duration: 6 months

3. Managing your cookie preferences

You can adjust your cookie settings at any time using our on-site cookie management tool or through your browser’s privacy controls. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect how the Website functions.

Marketing Cookies

• Marketing cookies are used to track online activity so that content, including advertisements, can be made more relevant to your interests, or to limit how often you see certain messages. These cookies are turned off by default and will only be activated if you give us permission.
• If you agree to their use, this Website may place the following marketing cookie:
• Google Analytics
• Description: A service that helps measure website usage, understand visitor behaviour, and evaluate the effectiveness of online campaigns.
• Provider: Google Ireland Limited (Third Party)
• Purpose: Marketing and analytics
• Duration: 2 years
• Opt-out: Google Analytics Opt-out Tool

Your Cookie Choices

You are in control of which cookies are stored on your device. You can accept or decline functional and marketing cookies at any time. If you previously gave consent and wish to withdraw it, you can:

• Use our on-site cookie settings tool – found on our homepage – to choose which categories of cookies you allow or to withdraw consent.
• Adjust your browser settings – most browsers allow you to delete cookies, refuse cookies, or set preferences. Check the “Help,” “Tools,” or “Settings” sections of your browser for guidance.
• Visit aboutcookies.org to learn more about managing or disabling cookies.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please reach out:

Association of Islamic Mental Health Specialists (AIMS)

📧 info@aimsonline.org