Cookies
This site uses cookies, text files that are stored on the user's terminal or that allow access to information on the user's terminal. Cookies allow us to store information about visitor preferences, are used to verify the correct functioning of the site and to improve its functionality by customizing page content based on the type of browser used, or to simplify navigation by automating procedures (e.g. Login, site language), and finally for analysis of site usage by visitors.
Categories of cookies used
This site uses the following categories of cookies:
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technical cookies: used solely for the purpose of transmitting an electronic communication, to ensure correct display of the site and navigation within it. They also allow us to distinguish between various connected users in order to provide the requested service to the right user (Login), and for site security reasons. Some of these cookies are deleted when the browser is closed (session cookies), others have a longer duration (such as the cookie necessary to store the user's consent regarding cookie use, which lasts 1 year). No consent is required for these cookies
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analytics cookies: used directly by the site manager to collect information, in aggregate form, on the number of users and how they visit the site. They are treated as technical cookies if the service is anonymized
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profiling and marketing cookies: used exclusively by third parties other than the owner of this site to collect information on user behavior during navigation, and on interests and consumption habits, also for the purpose of providing personalized advertising
By clicking OK on the banner displayed at first site access or by browsing the site, the visitor expressly consents to the use of cookies and similar technologies, and in particular to the registration of such cookies on their terminal for the purposes indicated above, or to access via cookies to information on their terminal.
Disabling cookies
The user can refuse the use of cookies and at any time can revoke previously given consent. Since cookies are linked to the browser used, THEY CAN BE DISABLED DIRECTLY FROM THE BROWSER, thus refusing/revoking consent to the use of cookies, or through the banner placed at the bottom of the page.
DISABLING COOKIES MAY PREVENT THE CORRECT USE OF SOME SITE FUNCTIONS, in particular services provided by third parties may not be accessible, and therefore may not be viewable:
- YouTube videos or other video sharing services;
- social network social buttons;
- Google maps.
Third-party cookies
This site also acts as an intermediary for third-party cookies (such as social network buttons), used to provide additional services and functionality to visitors and to simplify the use of the site, or to provide personalized advertising. This site has no control over their cookies entirely managed by third parties and has no access to information collected through said cookies.
This site uses cookies from the following third parties:
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Google Ireland Ltd
For information on data use and processing by Google Ireland ltd, we recommend viewing Google's privacy policy and How Google uses data when you use our partners' sites or apps.
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Google Analytics
used to analyze site use by users, compile reports on site activities and user behavior. The collected data does not allow personal identification of users.
The user can selectively disable (opt-out) data collection by Google Analytics by installing the appropriate component provided by Google (opt out) on their browser.
Complete information
For complete information on personal data processing, please consult our complete Privacy Policy.
Contacts
For any questions regarding cookie use, you can contact Lancet Commission on Brain Health at info@lancetbrainhealth.org.
Updates
This cookie policy is updated as of 06/02/2026.
