1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how the FDI World Dental Congress 2027 website ("Website"), operated by the Indian Dental Association ("IDA"), uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize visitors, improve user experience, analyze website performance, and support registration and event-related services.

This Cookie Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy.

By continuing to use our Website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this Policy, except where you have disabled or rejected non-essential cookies through our Cookie Preference Center.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your computer, smartphone, tablet, or other device when you visit a website.

Cookies help websites function efficiently, remember user preferences, improve website performance, and provide analytical information about visitor interactions.

3. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

• Ensure the Website functions properly
• Enable secure login and registration processes
• Remember user preferences and settings
• Improve Website performance and usability
• Analyze visitor behavior and traffic patterns
• Enhance security and fraud prevention
• Support marketing and promotional activities where permitted

4. Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of the Website and cannot be switched off in our systems.

Examples include:

• User authentication
• Session management
• Security and fraud prevention
• Registration functionality
• Payment processing support

Without these cookies, certain services may not function properly.

Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Website by collecting anonymous statistical information.

Examples include:

• Number of visitors
• Pages visited
• Time spent on pages
• Navigation patterns
• Website performance metrics

Information collected through these cookies is aggregated and does not directly identify individual users.

Functional Cookies

These cookies allow the Website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced features.

Examples include:

• Language preferences
• Region selection
• User interface preferences
• Previously entered registration information

Marketing and Advertising Cookies

Where permitted, these cookies may be used to:

• Measure effectiveness of promotional campaigns
• Deliver relevant event information
• Track engagement with congress-related communications

These cookies may be placed by IDA or authorized third-party service providers.

5. Third-Party Cookies

Some Website features may rely on third-party services.

Third-party providers may place cookies through:

• Google Analytics
• Google Tag Manager
• YouTube
• Social media platforms
• Registration platforms
• Payment gateways
• Event management systems

These providers maintain their own privacy and cookie policies.

IDA does not control third-party cookies once they are placed on your device.

6. International Visitors

The Website is intended for a global audience and may be accessed by visitors from multiple jurisdictions.

Where required by applicable laws, including the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), users will be provided with options to:

• Accept all cookies
• Reject non-essential cookies
• Customize cookie preferences

Essential cookies will remain active as they are necessary for the operation of the Website.

7. Managing Cookies

You may control or delete cookies through:

• Website Cookie Preference Center
• Browser settings
• Device privacy settings

Most browsers allow users to:

• View stored cookies
• Delete cookies
• Block cookies
• Receive notifications before cookies are stored

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect Website functionality and user experience.

8. Cookie Retention

Cookies may remain on your device for different periods:

Session Cookies

These are automatically deleted when you close your browser.

Persistent Cookies

These remain on your device until they expire or are manually deleted.

Retention periods vary depending on the purpose of the cookie.

9. Updates to this Cookie Policy

IDA reserves the right to amend this Cookie Policy at any time.

Changes will be posted on this page together with an updated effective date.

Continued use of the Website after publication of changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Cookie Policy.