Cookies Policy

Last updated: 13 September 2025

This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on the Scientists International website ("we", "our", "us"), and how you can manage your cookie preferences. It should be read together with our Privacy Policy.

1. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to site owners. Cookies may be set by the website you are visiting (first‑party cookies) or by third parties (third‑party cookies).

2. How we use cookies

We use cookies to provide essential site functionality and to understand how our website is used so we can improve it. Depending on your location, non‑essential cookies are used only with your consent.

3. Types of cookies we use

• Strictly necessary: Required for core functionality such as page navigation and security. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
• Performance/analytics: Help us understand how visitors use the site so we can improve it. Data is aggregated and anonymous.
• Functional: Enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences.
• Targeting/advertising: May be used to deliver content more relevant to you. We do not use these cookies at present.

4. Cookies currently in use on this site

As of the date above, we only set strictly necessary cookies and do not set any non‑essential cookies (such as analytics or advertising). If we introduce analytics or other optional cookies, this policy will be updated and you will be asked to provide consent where required.

5. Managing your cookie preferences

You can control and manage cookies in various ways. Please note that removing or blocking cookies may impact your user experience and some parts of the website may no longer be fully functional.

• Browser settings: Most web browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies. See your browser’s help pages for instructions.
• Third‑party tools: You can opt out of certain analytics or advertising cookies via industry opt‑out pages where applicable.

6. Legal basis and consent (UK/EU)

Where required by law (including the UK and EU), we use non‑essential cookies only with your consent, in line with applicable ePrivacy and data protection rules. You can withdraw consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings to clear or block cookies.

7. Updates to this policy

We may update this policy to reflect changes to the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please revisit this page regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies.

8. Contact us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us via the Contact us page.