European Peptide Synthesis Conference (EPSC)

Website: www.eupeptidesynthesis.com

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how the European Peptide Synthesis Conference (“EPSC”, “we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on www.eupeptidesynthesis.com.

This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, improve user experience, and provide analytical information.

Cookies may be session cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or persistent cookies (stored for a defined period).

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly, such as enabling secure login, registration forms, and navigation.

Performance & Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect anonymous information about how visitors use our website (e.g., pages visited, traffic sources). This helps us improve site performance.

Functionality Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences (such as form entries or language settings) to enhance your experience.

Marketing Cookies (if applicable)
These cookies may be used to deliver relevant conference updates or measure the effectiveness of promotional campaigns.

4. Third-Party Cookies

We may use trusted third-party services such as website analytics providers or event registration platforms that place cookies on our behalf.

These providers process data in accordance with their own privacy policies.

5. Legal Basis for Using Cookies

Under UK GDPR and EU GDPR:

Strictly necessary cookies are processed on the basis of legitimate interest.

All non-essential cookies (analytics or marketing) are used only with your consent via our cookie banner or preference centre.

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can control or disable cookies through:

• Our website cookie preference tool (where available)
• Your browser settings
• Clearing cookies from your device

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

7. Data Retention

Cookies are retained for varying durations depending on their function. Persistent cookies remain until they expire or are deleted manually. Session cookies are deleted when your browser is closed.

8. International Transfers

Where third-party providers process data outside the UK or EEA, appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses or adequacy decisions are implemented.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect legal or technical changes. The latest version will always be available on www.eupeptidesynthesis.com.