Privacy & Cookies

Last updated: 6th April 2021

Members

This policy is for visitors to and registered users of our website.

Society members can request a copy of our membership privacy policy by contacting us.

Website

This privacy policy sets out how we use and protect any information that you give us via this website.

How we use cookies

Cookies are harmless text files which may be stored in your web browser whilst using the site. We use cookies to improve your browsing experience and enable certain features or functionality.

We also measure statistics about visitors to the site and their usage e.g. where they came from, what pages they visit and what browser they are using. Knowing how our site is being used means we can improve our patients' experience in the future.

We do not use cookies for advertising purposes or pass user data to any other organisation.

All cookies used on this site are listed below. If you do not wish these cookies to be tracked you can disable them in your browser, but this may negatively effect your experience on the site.

First party cookies

These are cookies that may be controlled and set by us on this domain, used to provide site functionality and optimisation.

Name
Purpose
wordpress_test_cookie
Set and used by the website to test for cookie capability
wordpress_logged_in_[hash]
Set and used by the website which indicates when you’re logged in, and who you are, for most interface use.
wp-settings, wp-settings-{time}-[UID]
Set and used by the website to remember a logged-in user’s preferences

Third party cookies

These are cookies that may be controlled and set by external services / tools, used to enhance our site and provide usage information.

Name
Purpose
_ga, _gat, _utma, _utmb, _utmc, _utmt, _utmv, _utmz
Set and used by Google Analytics to track user activity

 
Information you give us

We receive and store any and all information that you enter on this website in accordance with the relevant provisions of the GDPR and DPA (2018).

The information that we collect and store includes information that may be used to identify you.

Information that we collect and store

Information that we collect and store
Purposes of collection of the information
Name
To identify you and respond to your enquiry
Contact details
To identify you and respond to your enquiry
Other information provided through a contact form
To identify you and respond to your enquiry

Membership

Membership is open to all professionals involved with or wishing to learn more about refractive surgery.

Conference

A unique opportunity to learn about new advancements and best practice with specialists from around the globe.

Our Story

Established in 1993, the Society has provided a forum to members to discuss the many significant advancements of our time.