GDPR Cookie Policy

Effective Date March 15, 2022

Application

This policy applies to all employees, contractors, and vendors while doing business with HealthCourse, Inc. and others who have access to European Union (EU) and the European Economic Area (EEA) data subject information (“personal data”) in connection with HealthCourse, Inc.’s operating activities.

Policy

HealthCourse, Inc. believes in transparency about collection and use of data. This policy provides information about how and when HealthCourse, Inc. uses cookies for these purposes. Capitalized terms used in this policy but not defined have the meaning set forth in our Privacy Policy, which also includes additional details about the collection and use of information at HealthCourse, Inc.

What Is A Cookie

Cookies are small text files sent by us to your computer or mobile device, which enable HealthCourse, Inc. features and functionality. They are unique to your account or your browser. Session-based cookies last only while your browser is open and are automatically deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies last until you or your browser delete them or until they expire.

Does HealthCourse, Inc. Use Cookies?

Yes. HealthCourse, Inc. uses cookies and similar technologies like single-pixel gifs and web beacons. HealthCourse, Inc. uses both session-based and persistent cookies. HealthCourse, Inc. sets and accesses cookies on the domains operated by HealthCourse, Inc. and its corporate affiliates (collectively, the “Sites”). In addition, HealthCourse, Inc. uses third party cookies, like Google Analytics.

How is HealthCourse, Inc. Using Cookies?

Some cookies are associated with your account and personal information to remember that you are logged in and which workspaces you are logged into. Other cookies are not tied to your account but are unique and allow us to carry out analytics and customization, among other similar things.

Cookies can be used to recognize you when you visit a Site or use our Services, remember your preferences, and give you a personalized experience that is consistent with your settings. Cookies also make your interactions faster and more secure. View Appendix A to learn more.

Categories of use

  • Authentication: If you’re signed into the Services, cookies help HealthCourse, Inc. show you the right information and personalize your experience.
  • Security: HealthCourse, Inc. uses cookies to enable and support security features, and to help detect malicious activity.
  • Preferences, features, and services: Cookies denote which language you prefer and what your communications preferences are. They can help fill out forms on our Sites more easily. They also provide you with features, insights, and customized content.
  • Marketing: HealthCourse, Inc. may use cookies to help deliver marketing campaigns and track their performance (e.g., a user visited healthcourse.com and then made a purchase). Similarly, HealthCourse, Inc.’s partners may use cookies to provide us with information about your interactions with their services, but use of those third-party cookies would be subject to the service provider’s policies.
  • Performance, Analytics, and Research: Cookies help HealthCourse, Inc. learn how well the Sites and Services perform. HealthCourse, Inc. also uses cookies to understand, improve, and research products, features, and services, including to create logs and record when you access our Sites and Services from different devices, such as your work computer or your mobile device.
What Third-Party Cookies Does HealthCourse, Inc. Use?

You can find a list of the third-party cookies that HealthCourse, Inc. uses on its sites along with other relevant information in Appendix A. HealthCourse, Inc. does its best to keep this table updated, but please note that the number and names of cookies, pixels, and other technologies may change from time to time.

How Are Cookies Used for Advertising Purposes?

Cookies and other ad technology such as beacons, pixels, and tags help HealthCourse, Inc. market more effectively to users that may be interested in the Services. They also help with aggregated auditing, research, and reporting.

What Can You Do If You Don't Want Cookies to Be Set or Want Them to Be Removed?

You have the option to disable and delete cookies that may not be necessary for the basic functionality of our website. Please note, blocking categories may impact your experience on our website. You may access the Cookie Manager at any time in the footer of our websites.

Does HealthCourse, Inc. Respond to Do Not Track Signals?

The Sites and Services do not collect personal information about your online activities over time and across third-party websites or online services. Therefore, “do not track” signals transmitted from web browsers do not apply to the Sites or Services, and HealthCourse, Inc. does not alter any data collection and use practices upon receipt of such a signal.

Appendix A: Cookie Tables Links
Cookie Tables can be found for all HealthCourse, Inc. sites at the following URLs:

HealthCourse https://healthcourse.com/cookie-list
RealCME https://realcme.realcme.com/cookie-list
Gather-ED https://gathered.com/cookie-list
SP-ED https://sp-ed.com/cookie-list
SP-ED https://simclusive.com/cookie-list

How To Control and Delete Cookies

  1. Using Your Browser
    Many of the cookies used on our website and through emails can be enabled or disabled through our consent tool or by disabling the cookies through your browser. To disable cookies through your browser, follow the instructions usually located within the “Help,” “Tools” or “Edit” menus in your browser. Please note that disabling a cookie or category of cookies does not delete the cookie from your browser unless manually completed through your browser function.
  1. Cookies Set in the Past
    Collection of your data from our analytics cookies can be deleted. If cookies are deleted, the information collected prior to the preference change may still be used.  However, we will stop using the disabled cookie to collect any further information from your user experience. For our marketing cookie, when a user opts out of tracking, a new cookie is placed to prevent users from being tracked.