American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists (AAEES)

Effective Date: October 22, 2026

1. Introduction

The American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists (AAEES) ("AAEES," "we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website, AAEES.org, to improve user experience, support website functionality, analyze website performance, and enhance our services.

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and the choices available to visitors regarding their use.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. Cookies help websites recognize a user's device and remember information about visits, such as login status, preferences, and browsing behavior.

Cookies may be:

• Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser.
• Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device until they expire or are manually deleted.
• First-Party Cookies: Set directly by AAEES.
• Third-Party Cookies: Set by external service providers.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled through our cookie preference tools.

Examples include:

• User authentication and login management
• Security and fraud prevention
• Website navigation functionality
• Membership account access

Without these cookies, certain website features may not function properly.

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization by remembering your preferences and settings.

Examples include:

• Remembering language preferences
• Remembering form information
• Personalizing website content

Analytics and Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website so that we can improve performance and user experience.

Information collected may include:

• Pages visited
• Time spent on pages
• Traffic sources
• Browser and device information
• Website performance metrics

The information collected is generally aggregated and does not directly identify individual users.

Third-Party Cookies

Our website may include content or services provided by third parties, such as:

• Embedded videos
• Social media links or feeds
• Event registration tools
• Membership management platforms
• Payment processors
• Analytics providers

These third parties may place cookies in accordance with their own privacy policies.

4. How We Use Cookies

AAEES may use cookies to:

• Operate and maintain the website
• Authenticate users and manage member accounts
• Improve website performance and usability
• Analyze website traffic and usage trends
• Remember visitor preferences
• Monitor website security
• Support event registration and membership services
• Measure the effectiveness of communications and outreach activities

5. Managing Cookies

Most web browsers allow users to control cookies through browser settings.

You may:

• Delete cookies already stored on your device
• Block all cookies
• Allow only selected cookies
• Receive notifications when cookies are being used

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality and your ability to access some features or member services.

Information on managing cookies can typically be found in your browser's help documentation.

6. Do Not Track Signals

Some web browsers offer a "Do Not Track" feature. Because there is currently no universally accepted standard for responding to such signals, AAEES may not respond to Do Not Track requests.

7. Changes to This Cookie Policy

AAEES reserves the right to modify this Cookie Policy at any time. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

We encourage visitors to review this policy periodically.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact:

American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists (AAEES)
1125 West Street, Suite 241
Annapolis, MD 21401
Phone: 410-266-3311
Website: AAEES.org