Cookie Policy

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how CareSummit ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website and use our Services. This policy provides information about what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.

By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our use of cookies, you should disable them using the instructions provided below or stop using our Services.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used by website owners to make their websites work more efficiently and to provide reporting information.

Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, CareSummit) are called "first-party cookies." Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called "third-party cookies." Third-party cookies enable third-party features or functionality on or through the website (e.g., analytics, advertising, and interactive content).

3. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several reasons:

• Essential Operations: To enable core functionality of our Services
• Security: To authenticate users and prevent fraudulent use of accounts
• Preferences: To remember your settings and preferences
• Performance: To analyze how our Services are used and improve their performance
• Analytics: To understand user behavior and optimize the user experience
• Marketing: To deliver relevant advertising and measure campaign effectiveness

4. Types of Cookies We Use

4.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary for the operation of our Services. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies as they are required for our Services to function properly.

4.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your username, language preference, or region) and provide enhanced, more personalized features.

4.3 Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often and whether users receive error messages. This information helps us improve how our website works.

4.4 Advertising and Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

4.5 Social Media Cookies

These cookies are set by social media services that we have added to the site to enable you to share our content with your friends and networks. They are capable of tracking your browser across other sites and building up a profile of your interests.

5. Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, we may use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics, deliver advertisements, and enhance functionality. The third parties we work with include:

6. Session Cookies vs. Persistent Cookies

6.1 Session Cookies

Session cookies are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. They are used to maintain your session as you navigate through our website.

6.2 Persistent Cookies

Persistent cookies remain on your device after you close your browser and are activated each time you visit the website. They are used to remember your preferences and settings over multiple sessions.

7. How to Manage Cookies

7.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:

• View and delete cookies
• Block all cookies
• Block third-party cookies only
• Clear all cookies when you close your browser
• Enable a "private mode" where cookies are deleted after your browsing session

7.2 Browser-Specific Instructions

7.3 Opt-Out Tools

You can opt out of certain types of tracking:

• Google Analytics: Use the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
• Targeted Advertising: Visit the Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out page at www.aboutads.info/choices
• Do Not Track: Enable the "Do Not Track" setting in your browser (note: not all websites honor this setting)

7.4 Important Note

Please be aware that if you disable or refuse cookies, some features of our Services may not function properly or may become inaccessible. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the operation of our Services.

8. Mobile Devices

Our mobile applications may use similar technologies to cookies, such as:

• Local Storage: Data stored on your device to improve app performance
• Advertising Identifiers: Device-specific IDs used for personalized advertising
• SDKs: Software development kits that enable analytics and functionality

You can manage these through your device settings:

• iOS: Settings → Privacy → Tracking
• Android: Settings → Google → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalization

9. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last Updated" date.

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.

10. Questions and Contact Information

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

11. Additional Resources

For more information about cookies and how they work, you may find these resources helpful:

• All About Cookies: www.allaboutcookies.org
• Network Advertising Initiative: www.networkadvertising.org
• Digital Advertising Alliance: www.aboutads.info
• European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance: www.youronlinechoices.eu