Cookie Policy
Last Updated: January 2026
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site. Cookies allow a website to recognize your device and remember information about your visit, such as your preferred language and other settings.
How We Use Cookies
The Institute for Functional Audiology uses cookies and similar technologies to:
- Ensure the website functions properly and securely
- Remember your cookie consent preferences
- Understand how visitors interact with our website
- Improve our website and educational resources
- Remember your preferences for a better browsing experience
Types of Cookies We Use
Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas of the website. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| ifa-cookie-consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
| session | Maintains session state across page requests | Session |
Preference Cookies
Preference cookies enable the website to remember information that changes the way the website behaves or looks, like your preferred language or the region you are in. These cookies are optional and require your consent.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| ifa-theme | Remembers your display preferences | 1 year |
Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website content and user experience. These cookies are optional and require your consent.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Used to distinguish users for analytics purposes | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Used to persist session state for analytics | 2 years |
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to:
- Accept all cookies: Enable all cookie categories including analytics and preferences
- Use necessary cookies only: Only enable essential cookies required for the website to function
- Customize: Choose which optional cookie categories to enable or disable
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting our website, which will display the consent banner again.
Controlling Cookies Through Your Browser
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:
- View cookies stored on your device
- Delete all or specific cookies
- Block all cookies or third-party cookies
- Set preferences for certain websites
Please note that restricting cookies may impact your experience on our website and limit the functionality we can provide.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website may be set by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these third-party cookies and recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these third parties to understand how they use cookies. Currently, we may use Google Analytics for website analytics purposes, which sets its own cookies to collect anonymized usage data.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page when we make changes. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us through the contact information provided on our website. You can also review our Privacy Policy for more information about how we handle your personal data.