Cookie Policy

Learn how and why we use cookies to optimize our platform. Last updated: June 12, 2026.

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Summary in plain English: We use cookies to keep your account session secure and functional. Essential cookies are mandatory for the platform to work. You can manage other cookies in your browser settings.

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Hypocrates uses cookies and similar technologies when users access the website and platform.

It describes: what cookies are, why we use them, the types of cookies we use, and how users can manage their cookie preferences.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on a user's device when visiting a website.

Cookies help: maintain secure sessions, remember preferences, improve website functionality, measure performance, and understand how visitors interact with the platform.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies. These cookies are necessary for the website and platform to function properly. This includes authentication cookies, session management, security protection, login status, and user preferences required for operation. Essential cookies do not require consent because core services cannot function without them.

3.2 Functional Cookies. These cookies improve the user experience by providing a more personalized experience. Examples include language preferences, theme settings, dashboard preferences, and saved form values.

3.3 Analytics Cookies. These cookies help us understand how users interact with our website and services to improve quality and usability. Examples include page views, user navigation paths, device/browser information, and performance metrics.

3.4 Performance Cookies. Performance cookies help monitor website speed, loading times, system stability, and error reporting to optimize reliability and user experience.

3.5 Marketing Cookies. These cookies may be used to measure campaign effectiveness, understand visitor behavior, and improve advertising performance (e.g., referral tracking and campaign attribution). Marketing cookies are only used with explicit user consent.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Hypocrates may use third-party services that place cookies on your device. These providers maintain their own privacy and cookie policies:

• Analytics Providers: Google Analytics

• Payment Providers: Stripe, PayPal

• Customer Communication Services: Email service providers, live chat services

• Video Services: YouTube, Vimeo

5. Information Collected Through Cookies

Cookies may collect: IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, session information, website interactions, referring pages, and language preferences.

Cookies do not intentionally collect medical records or Protected Health Information (PHI).

6. Cookie Retention Periods

6.1 Session Cookies. Deleted automatically when the browser closes.

6.2 Persistent Cookies. Remain on the device for a specified period. Retention periods may vary depending on the purpose of the cookie.

8. Managing Cookies

Users can control cookies through their browser settings (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge). Users may delete cookies, block cookies, or restrict third-party cookies. Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

9. International Privacy Rights

Users located in jurisdictions with privacy laws, including the European Union (GDPR), may have rights regarding: consent withdrawal, access to personal data, data deletion requests, and restriction of processing.

10. Changes to This Cookie Policy

Hypocrates may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect legal requirements, technology changes, and new services/features. Users are encouraged to review this page regularly.