Cookies Policy

Last updated: 11 October 2025

This Cookies Policy explains how cookies and similar technologies are used on myleukaemia.eu (the “Website”). Read this together with our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use.

1) Who we are

Operator/Controller (pre-incorporation): Hugo R. Caires (using the name “MYLeukaemia”), Portugal (EU)
Contact (privacy/cookies): myleukaemia@outlook.com
When MYLeukaemia incorporates, we will update the operator and contact details here.

2) What are cookies and similar technologies?

• Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit.

• Similar technologies include localStorage/sessionStorage, tags, pixels, and server-side identifiers.
  We use “cookies” to refer to all of these.

3) Our current approach (no category controls)

Your banner states that the site uses cookies “to provide necessary site functionality and to improve your experience.”
At present, we operate in a strictly-necessary-only mode:

• We set only essential cookies required to run the site (e.g., routing, security, load balancing, and remembering that you saw the banner).

• We do not use analytics/measurement, advertising, social media, or other non-essential cookies.
  Because we do not place non-essential cookies, a category selector is not shown. The banner is informational.

If we later introduce non-essential cookies (e.g., analytics or embedded media that set third-party cookies), we will first update this policy and deploy a consent banner with granular opt-in before any such cookies are set.

4) What we use and why

Strictly necessary cookies (do not require consent under EU ePrivacy rules):

• Site operation & security: enabling core page loads, session integrity, basic diagnostics, and protection against abuse.

• Load balancing/performance: distributing traffic to keep the site reliable.

• Consent record: remembering that you saw the banner or your basic acknowledgement.

We do not sell personal data and we do not use cookies for profiling or automated decisions with legal or similar significant effects.

5) Third parties and international transfers

Essential services (e.g., hosting, security/CDN) may be provided by third-party processors. Some providers may process data outside the EEA/UK. Where they do, we rely on adequacy decisions or Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) with appropriate safeguards. You can request information about relevant safeguards at myleukaemia@outlook.com.

6) Managing cookies in your browser/devices

You can manage or delete cookies using your browser settings. Blocking all cookies may affect site functionality, including essential features.

• Browser help pages typically explain how to block/clear cookies per site.

• On mobile, check OS privacy settings for additional controls.

7) Data retention via cookies

• Essential cookies are kept only as long as needed for their purpose—typically session-based or short, fixed durations (e.g., to remember the banner acknowledgement).

• We minimise cookie lifetimes and avoid storing identifiable information in cookies wherever possible.

8) Security and special-category data

Cookies are not used to collect special-category data (e.g., health, genetic, or biometric data) on this Website. Please do not submit patient information via free-text forms. We apply appropriate technical and organisational measures (TLS, access controls, least-privilege, vendor DPAs). No method is perfectly secure; safeguards are reviewed periodically.

9) Children

We do not knowingly place non-essential cookies on users we know are under 16. If you believe this has occurred, contact myleukaemia@outlook.com so we can delete related identifiers.

10) Changes to this policy

We may update this policy (for example, if we add analytics or embeds). Material changes will be reflected here with a new “Last updated” date. If non-essential cookies are introduced, we will implement a consent banner with granular choices before they load.

11) Contact

Questions about cookies or this policy: myleukaemia@outlook.com.
For broader data-protection rights, see our Privacy Notice.