Last updated: June 2026

Cookies Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how the European Association for Forensic Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Psychology and other involved Professions (EFCAP) (“EFCAP”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on the EFCAP website.

By continuing to use our website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy, subject to your preferences and choices made through our cookie consent settings.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function effectively, improve user experience, remember preferences, and provide information about how visitors use the site.

Cookies may be either:

• Session cookies, which are deleted when you close your browser; or
• Persistent cookies, which remain on your device until they expire or are deleted.

How We Use Cookies

EFCAP uses cookies for the following purposes:

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be switched off through our systems.

They may be used to:

• Maintain website security;
• Enable user authentication and member login functionality;
• Process membership registrations and payments;
• Remember cookie consent preferences;
• Ensure proper website operation.

Without these cookies, certain parts of the website may not function correctly.

Performance and Analytics Cookies

We may use analytics services, such as Google Analytics, to understand how visitors interact with our website.

These cookies help us collect information including:

• Number of visitors;
• Pages visited;
• Time spent on the website;
• Device and browser information;
• Website performance and usage patterns.

This information is aggregated and anonymised wherever possible and is used solely to improve the website and its content.

For more information about Google Analytics, please visit:

https://support.google.com/analytics

You may opt out of Google Analytics by visiting:

https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

Functional Cookies

Functional cookies allow the website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced features, such as:

• Language preferences;
• Login status;
• User settings and preferences.

These cookies help improve your experience when using the website.

Third-Party Cookies

Some areas of the EFCAP website may include content or services provided by third parties, such as:

• Payment processors;
• Embedded videos;
• Social media integrations;
• External event registration platforms;
• Analytics providers.

These third parties may set their own cookies in accordance with their respective privacy and cookie policies. EFCAP does not control these cookies.

Managing Cookies

Most web browsers allow users to control cookies through their browser settings.

You may choose to:

• Accept all cookies;
• Reject non-essential cookies;
• Delete cookies already stored on your device.

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality and performance of the website.

For information on managing cookies, please consult your browser’s help documentation.

Changes to This Cookie Policy

EFCAP reserves the right to update this Cookie Policy at any time. Any changes will be published on this page and become effective upon publication.

We encourage users to review this page periodically to remain informed about how we use cookies.

Contact

If you have any questions regarding this Cookie Policy, please contact:

EFCAP – European Association for Forensic Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Psychology and other involved Professions

Email: info@efcap.eu

Website: www.efcap.eu