Effective date: 12/04/2025
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how IAAEM uses cookies and similar technologies on iaaem.org. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device to support website functionality and to help us understand how visitors engage with the site.
This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy.
2. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small data files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, remember user preferences, and collect information about usage patterns.
Cookies may be
- first party (set by this site)
- third party (set by an external service provider)
3. Types of Cookies We Use
A. Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the basic functioning of the website. They enable core features such as security, page navigation, and access to restricted content.
These cookies cannot be disabled through the privacy settings, although you can block them through your browser. Blocking them may affect site functionality.
B. Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use the website. They may collect anonymized information such as device type, pages visited, time spent, and general location.
We use this information to improve website performance and visitor experience. The data is not used for advertising.
C. Preference Cookies
These cookies remember choices you make, such as login status, language preference, or site settings, so you do not need to enter information repeatedly.
D. Unclassified Cookies
In some cases, cookies may be placed by third party tools that support specific features or integrations. We identify and classify these cookies as needed.
4. Cookies We Do Not Use
IAAEM does not use cookies for the following purposes:
- targeted advertising
- personalized ad tracking
- selling personal data
- commercial profiling
As a nonprofit academic organization, we use cookies only to support website functionality and general analytics.
5. Third Party Cookies
Some cookies may be placed by third party service providers that help us operate the website, such as analytics and performance tools.
These providers may process anonymized data in accordance with their own privacy policies. They are not permitted to use data for advertising on our behalf.
6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You may accept or reject non essential cookies through the cookie banner or privacy settings provided on the site. You can update your choices at any time.
You can also manage or delete cookies through your browser settings.
Please note that disabling necessary cookies may affect site functionality.
7. Data and Privacy
Cookie data may be combined with other information to support membership administration or site improvement. Any personal information processed through cookies is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
IAAEM does not sell or share personal information for commercial purposes.
8. Retention of Cookie Data
Cookies may remain on your device for a session or for a longer period depending on their purpose. Browser settings allow you to remove stored cookies at any time.
9. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, or our organizational practices. The updated policy will include a revised effective date.
We encourage you to review this page periodically.
10. Contact Information
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or how cookies are used on our site, you may contact us at:
Email: gkk27@msstate.edu
Mail: Delta Research and Extension Center, Stoneville, MS 38776
Phone: +1 870 489 6679