Last Updated: January 15, 2026
This Cookies Policy explains how AESTHETIC SEMINARS LIMITED ("we," "us," or "our"), a company registered in England and Wales with company number 06330373 and registered office at 55 Loudoun Road, London NW8 0DL, United Kingdom, uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website at virtualsummitcentral.info (the "Website").
Our Website hosts information about the "Tattoo as Identity: How to Choose a Design That Remains Meaningful Over Time" educational webinar series. We are committed to being transparent about the technologies we use and providing you with clear choices about the data collected through these technologies.
This Cookies Policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which provides more detailed information about how we process personal data. By continuing to use our Website after being informed of this policy, you acknowledge that you have read and understood the information provided herein.
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, tablet, or other internet-enabled device when you visit a website. They are widely used across the internet to make websites function properly, to improve user experience, and to provide information to site owners about how visitors interact with their pages.
Cookies serve multiple purposes. Some are necessary for the basic operation of the website, allowing you to navigate between pages and use essential features. Others help website operators understand how visitors arrive at and interact with the site, enabling improvements to the layout, content, and overall functionality. Some cookies remember your preferences and choices so you do not need to re-enter them each time you return.
Cookies can be classified by their lifespan:
Cookies can also be classified by their origin. First-party cookies are set directly by the website you are visiting, while third-party cookies are set by a domain other than the one you are visiting, typically through scripts or tags embedded in the webpage.
Below is a detailed description of the categories of cookies used on our Website, along with their specific purposes and retention periods.
These cookies are required for the core functionality of our Website. They enable basic features such as page navigation, access to secure areas, and remembering your cookie consent preferences. Without these cookies, the Website cannot function properly. Because they are strictly necessary, these cookies do not require your consent under applicable data protection law, though we inform you about them here for transparency.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preference (accepted or rejected) so you are not asked repeatedly | 12 months | First-party, Persistent |
| session_id | Maintains your browsing session state, allowing the Website to function as you navigate between pages | Session | First-party, Session |
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Website by collecting and reporting information about page views, visit duration, traffic sources, and user navigation patterns. The data collected by analytics cookies is aggregated and does not directly identify individual visitors. We use this information to improve the structure, content, and usability of our Website. These cookies are only placed on your device if you provide your consent through our cookie consent mechanism.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Used by Google Analytics to distinguish unique visitors by assigning a randomly generated identifier | 13 months | Third-party, Persistent |
| _ga_* | Used by Google Analytics 4 to persist session state and track interactions across pages | 13 months | Third-party, Persistent |
| _gid | Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users and throttle request rate | 24 hours | Third-party, Persistent |
Google Analytics uses IP anonymization on our Website, meaning that the last portion of your IP address is masked before storage. We have also configured Google Analytics to not share data with other Google products or services. For more information, please review Google's Privacy Policy.
We do not use advertising or marketing cookies on this Website. No cookies are placed on your device for the purpose of targeted advertising, behavioral profiling, or remarketing. Our Website is purely educational in nature, and we do not engage in any form of cookie-based advertising. We do not deploy any retargeting pixels or ad network trackers.
In addition to cookies, websites may use other technologies to store and read data from your device. Our Website uses the following:
We do not use web beacons, tracking pixels, or fingerprinting technologies on this Website.
You have several options for managing cookies on our Website and in your browser:
When you first visit our Website, a cookie consent banner appears in the bottom-right corner of your screen. You can choose to accept or reject non-essential cookies by clicking the appropriate button. Essential cookies will still function regardless of your choice, as they are required for the Website to operate. Your preference is stored in your browser's local storage so you will not be asked again on subsequent visits unless you clear your browser data.
Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings. You can configure your browser to block all cookies, accept all cookies, or notify you when a cookie is set so you can decide whether to accept it on a case-by-case basis. You can also delete cookies that have already been stored on your device. The method for managing cookies varies between browsers, so please consult your browser's help documentation for specific instructions. Common browsers include Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, Microsoft Edge, and Opera.
If you wish to prevent Google Analytics from collecting data about your visits across all websites, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. This add-on instructs the Google Analytics JavaScript running on websites not to send visit information to Google Analytics.
To reset your cookie consent preference on our Website, you can clear your browser's local storage. In most browsers, this option is found under the "Clear browsing data" or "Clear site data" settings. After clearing local storage, the cookie consent banner will appear again on your next visit, allowing you to make a new choice.
Please note that blocking or deleting essential cookies may prevent certain features of the Website from functioning correctly. If you reject analytics cookies or use browser settings to block them, we will not be able to collect aggregated data about your visit, which helps us improve the Website experience for all users.
Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR), the legal basis for using cookies depends on their category:
Where cookies process personal data (such as a unique identifier or an IP address), the legal basis under Article 6 of the UK GDPR is consent (Article 6(1)(a)) for analytics cookies and legitimate interest (Article 6(1)(f)) for essential cookies, where our legitimate interest is the proper functioning and security of the Website.
The data collected through cookies on our Website may include:
This data is collected and processed in aggregate form. We do not use cookies to collect your name, email address, physical address, or any other directly identifying personal information. Cookie data is not combined with personal information you may provide through our registration form or contact form.
For full details on how we handle personal data, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
Analytics data collected through Google Analytics cookies is processed by Google LLC, which is headquartered in the United States. Google processes this data on our behalf under a data processing agreement. The transfer of data to the United States is protected by appropriate safeguards, including Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission and the UK Information Commissioner's Office.
We do not sell, rent, or trade any data collected through cookies to third parties. Data collected through essential cookies (specifically, your cookie consent preference) is stored only on your own device and is not transmitted to our servers or any third party.
We do not share cookie-derived data with any advertising networks, data brokers, or social media platforms.
Cookie data is retained for the following periods:
| Data Category | Retention Period |
|---|---|
| Cookie consent preference (localStorage) | Until you clear your browser data |
| Session cookies | Deleted when you close your browser |
| Google Analytics data (_ga cookie) | 13 months from last activity |
| Google Analytics daily data (_gid cookie) | 24 hours |
| Server logs | 90 days |
After the stated retention period, data is automatically deleted or anonymized so that it can no longer be linked to any individual or device.
Our Website and the educational webinar series are not directed at children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children through cookies or any other means. If we become aware that a child under 16 has provided personal data or that cookies have been used to track a minor, we will take immediate steps to delete the relevant data. If you believe that a child has accessed our Website and that data may have been collected, please contact us at [email protected].
Under the UK GDPR, you have the following rights in relation to personal data collected through cookies:
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided in Section 13 below.
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make material changes to this policy, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, provide notice through a banner or notification on the Website.
We encourage you to review this Cookies Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies. If we make changes that significantly alter how we use cookies or process data through them, we will reset your cookie consent preference so that you can make an informed choice based on the updated information.
Continued use of the Website after changes have been posted constitutes your acknowledgment of the revised Cookies Policy.
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookies Policy or the way we use cookies and similar technologies, please contact us at: