Cookie Policy
International Health Research Institute Ltd
Last Updated: August 2025
1. Introduction
The International Health Research Institute (IHRI) is committed to providing a transparent website experience. This policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on our website (the "Platform"), and how you can manage your preferences.
2. What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your computer or mobile 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 the owners of the site. Cookies help us recognize your device and remember information about your visit.
3. How We Use Cookies and Your Consent
We only place non-essential cookies on your device if you give us your explicit consent to do so via our cookie consent banner. You can accept or decline different categories of cookies. Necessary cookies do not require consent as the website cannot function without them.
We have categorized the cookies our Platform uses as follows:
| Cookie Category | Purpose | Consent Required? |
|---|---|---|
| Necessary Cookies | These cookies are essential for you to browse the website and use its features, such as accessing secure areas of the site. The website cannot function properly without them. This includes cookies set by WordPress and Elementor for core site operations. | No |
| Analytics / Performance Cookies | These cookies collect information about how you use our website, like which pages you visited and which links you clicked on. None of this information can be used to identify you. It is all aggregated and, therefore, anonymized. Their sole purpose is to improve website functions. | Yes |
| Functional Cookies | These cookies allow our website to remember choices you have made in the past, like what language you prefer or your user name and password so you can automatically log in. For example, remembering if you have already seen an embedded video. | Yes |
4. Third-Party Cookies (WordPress & Elementor)
Our website is built using the WordPress platform and the Elementor page builder. These systems may set cookies that are essential for the website's operation (categorized as 'Necessary') or for performance and functionality. As the website operator, IHRI is responsible for these cookies. We ensure that you are asked for consent before any non-essential cookies from these platforms are placed on your device.
5. How to Control Cookies and Withdraw Consent
You have full control over the cookies used on our site.
- The easiest way to manage your preferences is through our cookie consent banner.
- Browser Settings: You can also instruct your browser to refuse cookies from our website or to delete them. You can usually find these settings in the 'options' or 'preferences' menu of your browser. Please note that blocking all cookies, including necessary ones, may impact the functionality of our website.
6. Changes to this Cookie Policy
We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology or legislation. Any changes will be posted on this page, and we encourage you to review it periodically.
7. Contact Information
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact our Data Protection Officer:
Email: dpo@ihri.edu.eu
Post: Data Protection Officer, International Health Research Institute Ltd, Level One, Triq Dun Karm, Birkirkara BKR 9037, Malta.