Cookie Policy
Effective Date: 01.08.2026
This Cookie Policy explains how United Guild of Aesthetic Medicine & Cosmetology (“UGAMC”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you access or use our website.
This Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy, which explains how we process personal data collected through our website.
By continuing to use our website, you acknowledge that cookies may be used in accordance with this Cookie Policy. Where required by applicable law, non-essential cookies will only be placed on your device after you have provided your explicit consent.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer, smartphone, tablet, or other device when you visit a website.
Cookies allow websites to recognize a user’s device, remember preferences, improve functionality, enhance security, analyze website performance, and provide a more personalized browsing experience.
Cookies generally do not contain information that directly identifies an individual user. However, information collected through cookies may become associated with personal data where permitted under applicable law.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
UGAMC may use the following categories of cookies:
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation of the website and cannot be disabled through our systems.
They enable core website functionality, including:
● secure login;
● page navigation;
● fraud prevention;
● security features;
● load balancing;
● session management.
Without these cookies, certain website functions may not operate correctly.
Functional Cookies
Functional cookies allow the website to remember your preferences and provide enhanced functionality, including:
● language preferences;
● regional settings;
● user interface customization;
● remembering previously entered information. Disabling these cookies may reduce website functionality
Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website.
They may collect information regarding:
● pages visited;
● time spent on pages;
● navigation paths;
● browser type;
● device type;
● referral sources;
● website performance.
The information collected is aggregated and used solely to improve our website and services.
Marketing Cookies
Marketing cookies may be used to deliver relevant communications, measure the effectiveness of campaigns, and improve user engagement.
These cookies may also be placed by carefully selected third-party service providers. Marketing cookies are used only where you have provided your consent, where required by law.
3. Third-Party Cookies
Our website may use cookies provided by trusted third-party providers, including providers of:
● website analytics;
● payment services;
● embedded media;
● marketing platforms;
● social media integrations;
● security services.
These third parties process information in accordance with their own privacy and cookie policies.
UGAMC does not control third-party cookies after they have been placed on your device.
4. Legal Basis
Where the GDPR applies, the use of cookies is based on:
● our legitimate interest, where strictly necessary cookies are required for website operation;
● your explicit consent for functional, analytics, marketing, and other non-essential cookies where applicable.
You may withdraw or modify your cookie preferences at any time.
5. Managing Cookies
Most web browsers allow you to:
● view stored cookies;
● delete existing cookies;
● block future cookies;
● receive notifications before cookies are stored.
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the availability, functionality, or performance of the website.
6. Cookie Retention
Different cookies remain stored on your device for different periods.
Some cookies are deleted automatically when your browsing session ends (“Session Cookies”), while others remain stored until they expire or are manually deleted (“Persistent Cookies”).
7. Changes to this Cookie Policy
UGAMC reserves the right to amend this Cookie Policy at any time.
Any revised version becomes effective immediately upon publication on this website unless otherwise stated.
Users are encouraged to review this Policy periodically.
8. Contact Information
If you have any questions regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact:
United Guild of Aesthetic Medicine & Cosmetology (UGAMC)
Email: contact@ugamc.org
Website: https://www.ugamc.org/