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Cookies are small pieces of temporary data that are exchanged between a website and a user’s computer which enable a “dialog” to be established between the two machines. ABMC does not use cookies to collect any PII from users. The cookie allows the server to “remember” specific information about your visit while you are connected. Cookies from ABMC web pages only collect information about your browser’s visit to the site; they do not collect personal information about you.
There are two types of cookies, temporary (single session) and persistent (multi-session). Session cookies last only as long as your Web browser is open. Once you close your browser, the cookie disappears. Persistent cookies are stored on your computer for longer periods, potentially indefinitely.
Temporary Cookies: We use temporary cookies for technical purposes, such as to enable better navigation through our site. These cookies let our server know that you are continuing a visit to our site. For compliance purposes, OMB Memo 10-22 Guidance defines our use of session cookies as “Usage Tier 1—Single Session.” The policy states, “This tier encompasses any use of single session web measurement and customization technologies.”
Persistent Cookies: We use persistent cookies to enable Google Analytics to differentiate between new and returning ABMC.gov visitors. Persistent cookies remain on your computer between visits to ABMC.gov until they expire. These cookies may take up to one year to expire. We may also use persistent cookies to block repeated invitations to take customer satisfaction surveys. (See section below on Third Party Websites). The persistent cookies that block repeated survey invitations expire in 90 days. For compliance purposes, OMB Memo 10-22 Guidance defines our use of persistent cookies as “Usage Tier 2—Multi-session without Personally Identifiable Information (PII).” The policy says, “This tier encompasses any use of multi-session Web measurement and customization technologies when no PII is collected.”
Most Internet browsers automatically accept persistent cookies. Although we think using persistent cookies creates a much better experience for you, this site will also work without them. If you don’t want to accept cookies, you can edit your browser’s options to stop accepting persistent cookies or to prompt you before accepting a cookie from the websites you visit; here’s how to disable cookies. You will still have access to all information and resources on ABMC’s website. However, turning off cookies may affect functionality of some ABMC web pages. Be aware that disabling cookies in your browser will likely affect cookie usage at all other websites you visit as well.