Cookie Policy

Last update: January 07, 2026

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. Cookies help websites function properly, remember user preferences, improve user experience, and provide analytics information.
Cookies may be: Session cookies, which expire when you close your browser, or Persistent cookies, which remain on your device until deleted or expired Cookies can also be: First-party cookies, set by our Website, or Third-party cookies, set by external services we use.  

‍WHAT TYPES OF COOKIES DO WE USE?
‍1. Essential Cookies These cookies are necessary for the Website to function properly. They enable basic features such as page navigation, security, and access to secure areas of the Website. The Website cannot function properly without these cookies. You cannot opt out of essential cookies.  

‍2. Analytics and Performance Cookies These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Website by collecting information such as page views, traffic sources, and time spent on pages. We use Google Analytics for this purpose. Google Analytics may collect information such as your IP address, device type, browser type, and usage behavior. This information is used only to improve Website performance and user experience. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by visiting:
https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout  

‍3. Functional Cookies These cookies allow the Website to remember choices you make (such as preferences) to provide a more personalized experience.  

‍4. Third-Party Service Cookies Some cookies may be set by third-party services that appear on or are integrated with our Website, such as: Carepatron (for appointment scheduling and patient portal access) Stripe (payment processing through Carepatron) We do not control these cookies directly. Their use is governed by the privacy and cookie policies of those third parties.  

‍DO WE USE COOKIES FOR ADVERTISING? We do not use cookies to sell your personal information. We may permit limited advertising or analytics-related cookies as allowed by law. Where applicable, these uses may be considered “sharing” under California privacy law. You have the right to opt out of such sharing.  GLOBAL PRIVACY CONTROL (GPC) We recognize and honor Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals. If your browser or device sends a GPC signal, we will treat it as a valid request to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information for targeted advertising purposes, as required by California law. No additional action is required on your part. For more information, visit: https://globalprivacycontrol.org  

‍HOW CAN YOU MANAGE OR DISABLE COOKIES? Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through browser settings. You can typically: Delete existing cookies Block cookies Set your browser to alert you before cookies are placed Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain features of the Website. Browser-specific instructions can usually be found in your browser’s help section.  

‍CHANGES TO THIS COOKIE POLICY We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our practices. The updated version will be indicated by the “Last updated” date at the top of this page.  

‍CONTACT US If you have questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us at: Email: elise@hearinghealthconsulting.com