1. What cookies are

Cookies are small files stored on your browser or device when you visit a website. They help a website remember technical information, maintain security, support form submissions, and understand how visitors move through pages.

Similar technologies may include pixels, local storage, tags, and analytics scripts. In this policy, we use "cookies" to refer to these technologies together.

2. Essential cookies

Essential cookies are required for the website to operate safely and reliably. They cannot usually be switched off through the website because they support security and core functionality.

• Session cookies: help the site recognise your visit while you move between pages.
• XSRF-TOKEN: helps protect forms and requests from cross-site request forgery.
• botble_session: supports the website session used by the content management system.
• Cookie preference records: may remember your choices if a consent banner or preference tool is enabled.

3. Performance and analytics cookies

AHA may use analytics or performance tools to understand which pages are useful, where visitors come from, and how the website can be improved. Where analytics tools are enabled, they are used to measure website performance and not to sell your personal information.

If optional analytics cookies are introduced, AHA will aim to provide clear notice and controls where required.

4. Third-party and embedded services

Some pages may include third-party services such as maps, social media links, video embeds, email tools, analytics tools, or security services. These providers may place their own cookies when their features are loaded or used.

BlueBridge Group, as AHA's website design and technical support provider, may help configure or maintain cookie tools and website technologies. BlueBridge Group does not provide AHA health advisory services and only supports the website in a technical capacity where instructed by AHA.

5. How to control cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers let you block, delete, or receive alerts about cookies. Blocking essential cookies may cause parts of the website, forms, or security features to stop working properly.

• Use your browser settings to delete or block cookies.
• Use any cookie preference tool shown on the website, where available.
• Contact AHA if you need help understanding how the website uses cookies.

6. Updates to this policy

AHA may update this Cookie Policy when the website, legal requirements, or cookie tools change. The latest version will be posted on this page with the updated date.