Cookie Policy

DataMED Consulting ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website datamedconsulting.com (the "Site"). This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on our Site, the types of cookies we use, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.

By continuing to use our Site, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy. For more information about how we handle your personal data, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better browsing experience, and supply information to the owners of the site.

Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your device after you close your browser and are used the next time you visit the Site. Session cookies are temporary and are deleted from your device once you close your browser. Cookies may be set by the website you are visiting ("first-party cookies") or by third-party services that the website uses ("third-party cookies").

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies on our Site:

a. Essential / Necessary Cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary for the operation of our Site. They enable core functionality such as session management, security, and network management. Without these cookies, the Site cannot function properly. Essential cookies do not require your consent under applicable privacy laws.

• Session Cookies: Used to maintain your session state as you navigate between pages. These are temporary and expire when you close your browser.
• Security Cookies: Used to support security features such as CSRF protection and authentication verification.

Retention: Session duration (deleted when you close your browser).

b. Analytics Cookies

We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our Site. These cookies collect information about pages visited, traffic sources, time spent on pages, and other usage metrics. The data collected is aggregated and anonymized to help us improve the performance and content of our Site.

• Google Analytics (_ga, _ga_*, _gid): Google Analytics sets these cookies to distinguish unique users, track sessions, and collect data about site usage. The _ga cookie is used to distinguish users and persists for up to 2 years. The _gid cookie stores and updates a unique value for each page visited and expires after 24 hours. Google Analytics data is processed in accordance with Google's Privacy Policy.

Retention: Up to 2 years (_ga), 24 hours (_gid), or as configured in our Google Analytics settings.

c. Functional Cookies

Functional cookies allow our Site to remember choices you make (such as your preferred language, region, or display settings) and provide enhanced, personalized features. These cookies may also be used to remember changes you have made to text size, fonts, and other parts of the Site that you can customize.

• Preference Cookies: Store user preferences such as theme settings, language selection, and cookie consent choices to provide a consistent experience across visits.

Retention: Up to 1 year or until manually cleared.

d. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control the setting of these cookies. Third-party providers manage these cookies according to their own privacy policies.

• Stripe (__stripe_mid, __stripe_sid): Stripe, our payment processor, sets cookies to process payments securely, prevent fraud, and remember payment preferences. The __stripe_mid cookie is used for fraud prevention and persists for up to 1 year. The __stripe_sid cookie is a session cookie used to maintain payment session integrity. Stripe's use of cookies is governed by their Privacy Policy.

Retention: Up to 1 year (__stripe_mid), session duration (__stripe_sid).

3. Cookie Retention Summary

4. How to Control and Disable Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences in the following ways:

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these settings in the "Options," "Preferences," or "Settings" menu of your browser. The following links provide instructions for managing cookies in common browsers:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Apple Safari
• Microsoft Edge

Google Analytics Opt-Out

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, which prevents Google Analytics JavaScript from sharing information with Google Analytics about visit activity.

Do Not Track

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) signal. While there is currently no universal standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals, we respect your privacy preferences and encourage you to use the cookie controls described above to manage your experience.

Please note: Disabling or rejecting certain cookies, particularly essential cookies, may affect the functionality of our Site and limit your ability to use some features.

5. Your Rights Under the GDPR

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom (UK), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) regarding the use of cookies and similar tracking technologies. These rights include:

• Right to Consent: We will obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device. Essential cookies that are strictly necessary for the operation of the Site do not require consent.
• Right to Withdraw Consent: You may withdraw your consent to non-essential cookies at any time by adjusting your browser settings or contacting us directly.
• Right to Access: You may request information about the cookies we use and the data they collect.
• Right to Erasure: You may request the deletion of data collected through cookies by clearing your cookies through your browser or contacting us.

Our legal basis for using cookies is your consent (for non-essential cookies) and our legitimate interest in operating and improving the Site (for essential cookies).

6. Your Rights Under the CCPA

If you are a resident of California, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) provide you with specific rights regarding the collection of your personal information through cookies and similar technologies:

• Right to Know: You have the right to know what personal information is collected through cookies, the categories of sources, the business purpose for collection, and the categories of third parties with whom it is shared.
• Right to Delete: You may request the deletion of personal information collected through cookies, subject to certain exceptions.
• Right to Opt-Out: You have the right to opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of your personal information. We do not sell your personal information. However, certain cookies used for analytics or advertising purposes may constitute "sharing" under the CCPA. You can opt out by adjusting your cookie preferences or browser settings.
• Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA rights.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at consult@datamedconsulting.com.

7. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use, changes in technology, legal requirements, or other operational reasons. When we make changes, we will update the "Effective Date" at the top of this page and post the revised policy on our Site.

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies. If we make material changes, we will provide a prominent notice on our Site or notify you by other means before the changes take effect.

8. Contact Information

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