This Cookie Policy explains how Midlands Medical Conferences uses cookies and similar technologies on our website www.midlandsmedicalconferences.org.

By continuing to browse our website after seeing our cookie banner, or by selecting preferences, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.

1. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your computer or device when you visit a website.
They help websites function properly, remember preferences, and collect anonymous data about usage.

Cookies can be:

• Essential cookies – necessary for core site features like navigation or checkout.

• Analytics cookies – help us understand how visitors use the site.

• Marketing cookies – track activity to deliver more relevant content or ads.

2. How we use cookies

We use cookies to:

• Make the site work smoothly (navigation, checkout, logins, etc.)

• Understand visitor behaviour (e.g. which pages are most popular)

• Improve the site’s design and usability

• Support embedded content (such as social media feeds or videos)

• Remember your cookie preferences

We do not use cookies to collect sensitive information such as medical data or payment details.

3. Types of cookies we use

Essential cookies - required for site functionality

Session cookies, Squarespace security and performance cookies

Analytics cookies - measure usage and improve content - Google Analytics (GA4)

Functional cookies - support embedded content or preferences - Social media embeds (X/Twitter, Facebook)Marketing cookies (optional) Track engagement or measure campaign performance Meta Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag

When you first visit our website, only essential cookies are active.
Other cookies (analytics, marketing) are only activated after you give consent via our cookie banner.

4. Third-party cookies

Some cookies are placed by trusted third parties that provide services for us, including:

ProviderPurposePolicySquarespaceSite performance, analytics, securitySquarespace Cookie PolicyGoogle Analytics (GA4)Anonymous usage statisticsGoogle Privacy PolicyMeta Platforms (Facebook / Instagram)Event promotion, analyticsMeta Privacy PolicyX (Twitter)Embedded posts and feedsX Privacy PolicyZapierAutomations between forms and other servicesZapier Privacy Policy

These providers may use cookies that track activity across websites. You can control or block them via your consent preferences or browser settings.

5. Managing your cookie preferences

You can manage your cookie settings at any time by:

• Clicking “Cookie settings” in our site footer (or reopening the banner)

• Adjusting browser settings to block or delete cookies

• Using industry opt-out tools such as www.youronlinechoices.eu

If you block all cookies, some parts of the site (like logins, payments, or embedded content) may not work correctly.

6. Consent banner

We use a cookie consent banner to comply with GDPR and PECR.
When you first visit, you can:

• Accept all cookies

• Reject optional cookies

• Customise your preferences

Your choices are remembered for 12 months, after which we may ask you again.

If you change your mind, click “Cookie settings” in the footer to update your preferences.

7. Updates to this policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time.
Any changes will be posted here with a new “last updated” date.

8. Contact

For any questions about cookies or data protection, please contact:
info@midlandsmedicalconferences.org