Society of Invasive Cardiovascular Professionals – Kerala Chapter
Website: www.sicpkerala.com
Email: sicpkerala@gmail.com
Last Updated: 03/10/2025
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit our website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners about user behavior and preferences.
2. How We Use Cookies
SICP Kerala uses cookies to enhance your experience on our website www.sicpkerala.com and to provide better services. We use cookies for various purposes including website functionality, security, analytics, and user experience improvements.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled.
Purpose:
- User authentication and login sessions
- Security and fraud prevention
- Website functionality and navigation
- Form submission and data processing
- Payment processing security
Plugins/Services that use Essential Cookies:
- Paid Membership Pro (PMPro) – member login sessions
- Amelia – event booking functionality
- Knit Pay – secure payment processing
- Security plugins – protection against threats
- WordPress core – basic website functionality
- Cloudflare – security and performance optimization
3.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization.
Purpose:
- Remember user preferences and settings
- Language and region preferences
- Personalized member content
- Form auto-fill functionality
- User interface customizations
Retention Period: Typically 1-12 months
3.3 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website.
Analytics Services We Use:
- Google Analytics: Website traffic analysis, user behavior tracking
- Cloudflare Analytics: Website performance and security monitoring
- WordPress Analytics Plugins: Site performance monitoring
- Heatmap Tools: User interaction analysis (if applicable)
Information Collected:
- Pages visited and time spent on site
- Traffic sources and referral websites
- Device and browser information
- Geographic location (anonymized)
- User flow and conversion tracking
Retention Period: Up to 26 months
3.4 Performance Cookies
These cookies help improve website speed and performance.
Purpose:
- Optimize website loading times
- Cache frequently accessed content
- Monitor website performance
- Load balancing and server optimization
- Content delivery network (CDN) optimization
3.5 Security Cookies
These cookies protect against security threats and unauthorized access.
Security Measures:
- CSRF protection tokens
- Brute force attack prevention
- Spam and bot detection
- Suspicious activity monitoring
- Secure session management
- DDoS protection and mitigation
Retention Period: Session-based or short-term
4. Third-Party Cookies
Our website may set cookies from third-party services we use:
4.1 Payment Processing
- Razorpay: Secure payment processing for memberships and conferences
- Banking Partners: Additional payment security measures
4.2 Analytics and Marketing
- Google Services: Analytics, reCAPTCHA, Maps (if used)
- Social Media Plugins: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn integration (if applicable)
4.3 Content Delivery and Performance
- Cloudflare: CDN services, security, and performance optimization
- Font Services: Web font loading (Google Fonts, etc.)
- Media Services: Video or image hosting services
4.4 Cloudflare Services
Cloudflare provides content delivery, security, and performance services that may set cookies:
Cloudflare Cookie Types:
- Security Cookies: Bot detection and challenge completion
- Performance Cookies: Caching and content delivery improvements
- Analytics Cookies: Website performance and security monitoring
5. Specific Cookie Details
5.1 Membership Management Cookies (PMPro)
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
| pmpro_* | Member login sessions | Session/30 days | Essential |
| wp-settings-* | User preferences | 1 year | Functional |
| wordpress_logged_in_* | Authentication | 14 days | Essential |
5.2 Event Management Cookies (Amelia)
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
| amelia_* | Booking sessions | Session | Essential |
| ameliabooking* | User preferences | 30 days | Functional |
5.3 Analytics Cookies
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
| _ga | Google Analytics ID | 2 years | Analytics |
| _gid | Google Analytics session | 24 hours | Analytics |
| _gat | Google Analytics throttling | 1 minute | Analytics |
5.4 Cloudflare Cookies
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
| __cfduid | Security and performance identification | 30 days | Security |
| cf_clearance | Challenge completion verification | 30 minutes | Security |
| __cf_bm | Bot management and detection | 30 minutes | Security |
| cf_ob_info | Optimization and performance | Session | Performance |
| cf_use_ob | Optimization preferences | Session | Performance |
5.5 Security Cookies
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
| wordpress_sec_* | Security tokens | Session | Security |
| wp_csrf_* | CSRF protection | Session | Security |
6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
6.1 Browser Settings
You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings:
Chrome:
Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
Firefox:
Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
Safari:
Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
Edge:
Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data
6.2 Cookie Banner Controls
When you first visit our website, you may see a cookie banner that allows you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Accept only essential cookies
- Customize your cookie preferences
- Access this Cookie Policy
6.3 Opting Out of Analytics
Google Analytics:
- Visit: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
- Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
Cloudflare Analytics:
- Cloudflare analytics are primarily aggregated and anonymized
- Contact us directly if you wish to opt out of Cloudflare analytics
7. Impact of Disabling Cookies
7.1 Essential Cookies
Disabling essential cookies may result in:
- Inability to log in to member areas
- Loss of shopping cart contents
- Reduced website functionality
- Security vulnerabilities
- Slower website performance
- Inability to complete forms or registrations
7.2 Performance Cookies (Including Cloudflare)
Disabling performance cookies may result in:
- Slower website loading times
- Reduced optimization features
- Less efficient content delivery
- Increased server load times
7.3 Security Cookies
Disabling security cookies may result in:
- Increased vulnerability to attacks
- More frequent security challenges
- Reduced bot protection
- Less effective fraud prevention
7.4 Non-Essential Cookies
Disabling non-essential cookies may result in:
- Less personalized experience
- Repeated requests for preferences
- Inability to track website improvements
- Generic content instead of targeted information
8. Mobile Applications
If we develop mobile applications in the future, this Cookie Policy will be updated to address mobile app data collection and similar technologies.
9. Cookie Policy Updates
9.1 Policy Changes
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect:
- Changes in cookie usage
- New third-party services (such as Cloudflare updates)
- Legal or regulatory requirements
- Improvements to user privacy controls
9.2 Notification of Changes
We will notify you of significant changes by:
- Updating the “Last Modified” date
- Displaying notices on our website
- Sending email notifications for material changes
10. Legal Basis for Cookie Usage
10.1 Indian Privacy Laws
Our cookie usage complies with:
- Information Technology Act, 2000
- Information Technology Rules, 2011
- Other applicable Indian regulations
10.2 Consent and Legitimate Interest
- Essential Cookies: Used based on legitimate interest for website functionality
- Security Cookies: Used based on legitimate interest for protection against threats
- Performance Cookies: Used based on legitimate interest for website optimization
- Analytics Cookies: Used based on legitimate interest for website improvement
- Marketing Cookies: Used based on explicit consent (when applicable)
11. Data Subject Rights
You have the right to:
- Know what cookies are placed on your device
- Access information about cookie data collected
- Withdraw consent for non-essential cookies
- Request deletion of cookie data
- File complaints about cookie practices
12. Technical Information
12.1 Cookie Storage Location
Cookies are stored locally on your device in browser-specific locations and are not accessible to other websites.
12.2 Cookie Security
- Secure flag used for sensitive cookies
- HttpOnly flag prevents JavaScript access to security cookies
- SameSite attribute prevents cross-site request forgery
- Cloudflare implements additional security measures for cookies
12.3 Cloudflare Technical Details
- Cloudflare cookies are used for security and performance optimization
- Data processed by Cloudflare is encrypted in transit and at rest
- Cloudflare operates under strict data protection and security standards
13. Professional Association Considerations
As a medical professional association, we ensure:
- Professional confidentiality in cookie data handling
- Secure processing of member professional information
- Compliance with medical privacy standards
- Protection of continuing education and certification data
14. Contact Information
For questions about our Cookie Policy or cookie practices:
Society of Invasive Cardiovascular Professionals – Kerala Chapter
Email: sicpkerala@gmail.com
Website: www.sicpkerala.com
14.1 Cookie-Related Requests
To exercise your rights regarding cookies:
- Request information about cookies used
- Withdraw consent for non-essential cookies
- Report cookie-related issues
- Request technical assistance with cookie settings
15. Additional Resources
- Browser Help: Consult your browser’s help section for cookie management
- Privacy Tools: Consider privacy-focused browser extensions
- Industry Standards: Learn about cookie best practices from privacy organizations
- Cloudflare Privacy: Learn more about Cloudflare’s privacy practices at cloudflare.com/privacy
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