Cookie Policy
We use only the cookies necessary to run this site and understand how physicians find us. No advertising. No tracking across other sites. No exceptions.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that a website places on your device when you visit. They allow the site to remember information about your visit, such as whether you are logged in, which courses you have access to, and your language preferences.
Cookies are not programs and cannot carry viruses or install software on your device. They are data files that help websites function correctly and help us understand how they are being used.
What Cookies Does AAEME Use?
We use two categories of cookies on aaeme.com. We do not use advertising cookies, retargeting cookies, or third-party tracking cookies of any kind.
Cookies Set by Third-Party Services
Some third-party platforms we use to deliver our services may set their own cookies. These include:
- Learning management system: sets session cookies to maintain your logged-in state and track course progress
- Exam delivery platform: sets session cookies required to administer your certification exam securely
- Payment processor: sets cookies during the checkout process for fraud prevention and session management, cleared when your session ends
- Web analytics platform: sets analytics cookies to collect aggregate usage data, configured to anonymize IP addresses and not create individual user profiles
We do not control the cookies set by these third-party services, but we require that all service providers comply with applicable privacy laws and our data processing agreements.
How Long Do Cookies Last?
Session Cookies
Session cookies are temporary and are deleted automatically when you close your browser. These are used for your login session and exam access.
Persistent Cookies
Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period after you close your browser. Our analytics cookies typically expire after 13 months. You can delete persistent cookies at any time through your browser settings.
How to Manage Your Cookie Preferences
Cookie consent tool: When you first visit aaeme.com, a cookie consent banner will appear. You can accept all cookies or accept essential cookies only. You can update your preferences at any time by clicking the cookie settings link in the site footer.
Browser settings: All modern browsers allow you to view, delete, and block cookies. Instructions for the most common browsers are available at allaboutcookies.org.
Analytics opt-out: You may opt out of analytics data collection at any time through your browser settings or by using the opt-out mechanism provided by our analytics platform.
Disabling essential cookies will prevent you from logging into your account, accessing course content, or sitting certification exams. Essential cookies cannot be disabled without breaking core site functionality.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or applicable legal requirements. The effective date at the top of this page will be updated whenever changes are made. Material changes will be communicated through the cookie consent tool on your next visit to the site.
More Information
This Cookie Policy is part of our broader Privacy Policy, which describes in full how we collect, use, and protect your personal and professional data.
For questions about our use of cookies, contact us at support@aaeme.com.