Cookie Policy
Last updated: 20.08.2025
The International Physiotherapeutic Scoliosis Specific Exercise (PSSE) Association (“we,” “our,” or “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website www.psseassociation.org. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your choices regarding cookies.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit a website. They help the website function properly, improve user experience, and provide anonymous usage data for analysis.
Cookies may be:
- Session cookies – deleted automatically when you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies – remain on your device until they expire or are deleted.
- First-party cookies – set by our website.
- Third-party cookies – set by external services integrated into our website.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Analyze traffic and website performance (anonymized statistics).
- Ensure the proper functionality of our website and plugins.
- Improve navigation and usability.
- Save your preferences and settings.
- Provide secure login and protect against malicious activity.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
a) Strictly Necessary Cookies
These are essential for the website to function and cannot be disabled. They include:
- Login and session management cookies (WordPress core).
- Security and site maintenance cookies (e.g., All in One WP Migration for backup/restoration).
b) Functional Cookies
These enhance usability and customization:
- Elementor / Elementor Pro / DreamIT Expansion – used to deliver design layouts, dynamic content, and interactive features.
- Max Mega Menu – used for menu navigation preferences.
- Redux Framework / CMB2 – used for theme and plugin settings management.
c) Performance & Analytics Cookies
We may use anonymized data collection tools to understand how users interact with our website (e.g., page views, navigation patterns). Currently, no external analytics cookies are active unless explicitly stated.
d) Third-Party Cookies
If you interact with embedded content (e.g., YouTube, Vimeo, social media links), these platforms may set their own cookies outside our control.
4. Your Cookie Choices
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can:
- Accept all cookies to enjoy full functionality.
- Reject non-essential cookies while still using the core site.
- Customize settings to control which cookies are enabled.
You can also manage cookies directly through your browser:
- Delete existing cookies.
- Block all cookies.
- Set alerts when cookies are placed.
Please note: disabling cookies may affect certain website functions.
5. Data Protection
All cookie-related data is processed in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and stored securely. We do not use cookies to personally identify you.
6. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Updates will be published on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.
