Cookie Policy

Last updated: 24 October 2026

The British Intrapartum Care Society (BICS) is committed to protecting the privacy of visitors to our website, www.bicsoc.org.uk.

This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies, what information they collect, and how visitors can manage them.

Cookies are small text files placed on your computer, tablet or mobile device when you visit a website.

Some cookies are necessary for a website to function properly, while others may be used to analyse website traffic, remember preferences or support additional services.

Our website is hosted using GoDaddy Websites + Marketing.

We have disabled Google Analytics and GoDaddy Advanced Tracking to minimise the use of non-essential tracking technologies.

During a browser-based review on 24 October 2026, we identified a cookie called dps_site_id, provided by GoDaddy. This cookie is believed to support the website’s infrastructure or server routing, although its exact purpose has not yet been confirmed by GoDaddy. It is a session cookie, meaning it expires when the browser session ends.

Our website may contain links to external services, including conference registration, abstract submission and other professional resources.

These external websites may use their own cookies and have separate privacy and cookie policies.

Our website also uses GoDaddy website functionality, including contact and communication features. These services may involve additional technologies or processing of information.

We recommend reviewing the relevant privacy information when using third-party services.

You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings.

Most browsers allow you to view stored cookies, delete them, block certain cookies or restrict their use.

Please note that disabling cookies necessary for website functionality may affect how the website operates.

Where BICS introduces optional cookies requiring consent, we will review the appropriate consent and withdrawal arrangements before enabling them.

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes to our website, the technologies we use or applicable legal requirements.

The latest version will always be available on this page.

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how BICS handles information collected through its website, please contact us through the contact details provided on our website.

British Intrapartum Care Society (BICS)

www.bicsoc.org.uk