IOSHQ Cookie Policy
This IOSHQ Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how cookies and similar technologies may be used on the IOSHQ website, and the choices available to website users.
About the IOSHQ Cookie Policy
The Institute of Occupational Safety, Health and Quality Management uses this Cookie Policy to provide information about cookies and similar technologies that may operate when visitors use the IOSHQ website and associated online services.
Cookies
Cookies are small data files that websites can place or access on a user’s device through a web browser.
Website Functions
Some cookies support website functionality, security, preferences or other technical operations.
User Choices
Depending on the technology used and applicable settings, users may have options for controlling certain cookies.
What Are Website Cookies?
Cookies are small pieces of information stored or accessed through a browser when a website is visited. They can support functions such as maintaining website sessions, remembering preferences, supporting security and understanding website operation.
Stored Through Browsers
Cookies can be stored on computers, phones, tablets and other devices used to access websites.
Different Durations
Some cookies operate only during a browsing session, while others may remain for a defined period or until removed.
Similar Technologies
Websites may also use technologies that perform functions similar to cookies as part of website operation and measurement.
Understand, Choose, Manage and Review
Users can consider cookie information together with the controls made available through the website and their browser or device.
Understand
Review information about the purposes for which cookies or similar technologies may be used.
Choose
Use available website preference controls where choices are provided for optional technologies.
Manage
Use browser or device settings to manage stored cookies where those controls are available.
Review
Revisit relevant privacy and cookie information when website technologies or preferences change.
Types of Cookies That May Be Used
Depending on the functionality and services active on the IOSHQ website, cookies may serve different purposes. The technologies actually present can change as website functionality is developed or updated.
Essential & Functional
Cookies may support functions necessary for website operation, navigation, security, sessions and user-requested functionality.
Analytics & Performance
Where implemented, measurement technologies may help provide information about website performance and how visitors interact with website content.
Preferences
Cookies may be used to remember certain website choices or settings where those features are available.
Cookies Supporting Website Operation
Certain technologies may be required to deliver requested website functions, maintain security, manage sessions or support technical operation. Restricting these technologies can affect how some website features operate.
Security
Technical technologies may contribute to website security and protection against inappropriate or unauthorized activity.
Sessions
Session technologies may help maintain continuity while a visitor moves between relevant website functions.
Technical Operation
Some technologies may be necessary for features or services specifically requested by the website user.
Analytics and Performance Technologies
Where analytics or performance technologies are implemented, they may provide information about website usage, technical performance and visitor interaction. Their availability and operation depend on the services configured on the website.
Performance
Measurement information may help identify technical performance issues and opportunities to improve website operation.
Website Interaction
Analytics may provide aggregated or other usage information concerning how website content and functions are accessed.
Improvement
Website measurement can help inform technical and content improvements where analytics services are in use.
Third-Party Services and Cookies
Some website functionality may rely on services provided by third parties. Where such services are active, those providers may use cookies or similar technologies according to their own services, settings and privacy practices.
Integrated Services
Embedded or integrated website functions may connect with external service providers.
External Websites
Links to external websites lead to services governed by the applicable external provider’s own policies and technologies.
Provider Policies
Users should review relevant third-party privacy and cookie information when interacting directly with external services.
Managing Cookie Preferences
Website users may be able to control cookies through website preference tools, browser settings or device controls. Available options vary by browser, device, technology and the type of cookie involved.
Website Controls
Where a cookie preference or consent tool is provided, use it to review and manage the available choices.
Browser Settings
Most modern browsers provide controls for viewing, restricting, deleting or otherwise managing cookies.
Functionality Effects
Blocking or deleting certain cookies can affect website functionality, saved preferences or services that depend on them.
Cookies and the IOSHQ Privacy Policy
The IOSHQ Cookie Policy should be read together with the IOSHQ Privacy Policy. The Privacy Policy provides broader information concerning privacy matters within its stated scope.
Cookie Policy
Provides information focused on cookies, similar technologies and available cookie-management choices.
Privacy Policy
Provides broader published information concerning privacy within the scope of the IOSHQ Privacy Policy.
Terms & Conditions
Provides general terms governing applicable use of the IOSHQ website, information and services.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
IOSHQ may update this Cookie Policy when website technologies, services, operational practices or applicable requirements change. The version published on the IOSHQ website should be reviewed for current information.
Website Changes
Updates may be appropriate when website functionality or supporting technologies change.
Policy Changes
The published wording may be revised to reflect changes in relevant practices or information.
Review Regularly
Users may review this page periodically for the current published version of the IOSHQ Cookie Policy.
IOSHQ Cookie Policy FAQ
Common questions about cookies, website technologies and cookie preferences on the IOSHQ website.
The IOSHQ Cookie Policy provides information about cookies and similar technologies that may operate when visitors use the IOSHQ website and associated online services.
A cookie is a small data file that a website can store or access through a user’s web browser to support functions such as sessions, preferences, security or website measurement.
The IOSHQ website may use technologies required to support website operation, security, sessions and user-requested functionality. The technologies present depend on the services and functionality currently configured.
Depending on the cookies and technologies involved, controls may be available through website preference tools, browser settings or device settings.
Blocking certain cookies may affect website functionality, sessions, saved preferences or other features that depend on those technologies.
Review the IOSHQ Privacy Policy for broader information concerning privacy within the scope described by that policy.
Privacy and Website Information
Review the IOSHQ Privacy Policy and other institutional policies for additional information about the website and applicable IOSHQ processes.