Cookie Policy
Cure.Care uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, maintain site security, and provide relevant health information. This policy explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your right to control our use of them in line with India's DPDP Act, GDPR, and CCPA.
- DPDP Act (India)
- GDPR Compliant
- CCPA / CPRA
- UK GDPR
- Privacy Act (AU)
The summary, in plain English
Before we dive into the technical details, here is a quick overview of how Cure.Care uses cookies. We believe you should have full control over your digital footprint while browsing health information.
Necessary for browsing
Some cookies are essential. They allow you to navigate the encyclopedia, load pages quickly, and stay secure. These cannot be disabled as the site won't function without them.
We remember your path
Functional cookies help us remember your preferences—like your region or saved health articles—so you don't have to re-enter details every time you visit Cure.Care.
Analytics help us improve
We use anonymous cookies to see which health articles are most read. This helps us create better content and fix technical bugs. We never identify you personally in this process.
Ads keep content free
To keep our medical information free for everyone, we show ads. Our partners (like Google AdSense) use cookies to show ads that are relevant to your general interests.
You decide what's active
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time. Whether you want to block marketing cookies or clear your history, we provide the tools to make that simple.
Your privacy is protected
Cure.Care never sells your browsing history. We only use reputable partners who adhere to global data protection standards like India's DPDP Act and the GDPR.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used by website owners to make their websites work, or to work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information.
Think of a cookie like a digital "bookmark" or "post-it note." When you visit Cure.Care, our site tells your browser to store this file. When you return, your browser sends the file back to us. This allows the site to "remember" you across different pages or visits.
- Seamless navigation — so you don't have to re-login or reset preferences on every page.
- State management — keeping track of items in a tool or your saved article list.
- Site security — helping us identify and prevent automated bot attacks.
Cookies are classified based on who sets them. Both are used on Cure.Care to provide a complete experience.
- First-party cookies — These are set directly by Cure.Care. We use them primarily for site functionality and security.
- Third-party cookies — These are set by partners we work with, such as Google (for analytics and ads). They enable features like interactive maps, video players, and relevant advertising.
Cookies also differ in how long they stay on your device.
- Session cookies — Temporary files that expire as soon as you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies — These stay on your device for a set period (e.g., 30 days or a year) or until you delete them. They help us recognize you on your next visit.
How & why we use them
We use cookies to ensure our healthcare encyclopedia remains accessible, fast, and secure. Below are the six primary ways we use this technology to support your health journey on Cure.Care.
Essential functionality
Necessary for core site features like secure logins, page navigation, and remembering your cookie consent choices.
Lawful basis: Performance of contractContent analytics
Helps us analyze which health topics are most important to our readers so we can prioritize new medical reviews.
Lawful basis: Legitimate interestsPersonalized experience
Remembers your settings such as text size or saved bookmarks to make your reading experience more seamless.
Lawful basis: ConsentRelevant advertising
Enables our partners (Google AdSense) to show ads that support our mission while ensuring they are relevant to you.
Lawful basis: ConsentSecurity & anti-fraud
Detects and prevents malicious activity, protecting both our encyclopedia and your connection to it.
Lawful basis: Legitimate interestsRegulatory compliance
Ensures we stay compliant with global data laws by managing audit trails of user consent and privacy choices.
Lawful basis: Legal obligationCategorized cookie audit
We maintain a strict inventory of the cookies used across our encyclopedia. Below is a detailed breakdown by category, including their purpose and whether they are essential for site operation.
These cookies are essential for you to browse the website and use its features. Without these cookies, services like secure login, fraud protection, and your consent preferences cannot be provided.
These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your region or font preferences) and provide enhanced, more personal features.
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our site, for instance, which pages visitors go to most often. We use this data in aggregated, de-identified form to improve the encyclopedia.
These cookies are used to deliver adverts more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement as well as help measure the effectiveness of the advertising campaign.
Third-party & advertising
To keep our premium medical content free, we partner with specialized service providers. These partners may set their own cookies on your device to deliver features like video, analytics, and relevant advertising.
Google AdSense
Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to Cure.Care or other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our site and other sites on the internet. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how readers interact with our healthcare encyclopedia. This helps us identify which medical topics need more frequent updates. This data is aggregated and does not personally identify you. You can opt out via the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Embedded Multimedia
To illustrate complex medical procedures, we may embed videos from YouTube or Vimeo. These platforms may set cookies to track views, bandwidth usage, and user preferences within the video player.
Our third-party standard
- We never allow partners to collect your email through cookies.
- We never share sensitive medical history with ad partners.
- We only partner with entities that comply with the GDPR/DPDP Act.
- We audit third-party cookie usage monthly for compliance.
How long is consent stored?
We typically remember your privacy choices for 12 months. After this period, or if we significantly update our policy, we will ask for your consent again.
Global Privacy Control (GPC)
Cure.Care is designed to recognize GPC signals. If your browser sends a GPC signal, we will automatically opt you out of non-essential cookies.
Browser-level management
While our on-site tool offers granular control for Cure.Care, you can also manage or block cookies directly through your browser settings. This allows you to set universal privacy preferences across all websites you visit.
Google Chrome
Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data. Here you can block third-party cookies or clear data on exit.
Official GuideApple Safari
Settings → Safari → Privacy. Ensure "Prevent Cross-Site Tracking" is enabled and manage "Block All Cookies" as needed.
Official GuideMozilla Firefox
Settings → Privacy & Security → Enhanced Tracking Protection. We recommend the "Standard" or "Strict" settings.
Official GuideMicrosoft Edge
Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies and site data. Toggle settings for block/allow.
Official GuideRegional privacy rights
Cookie laws vary by country. Cure.Care respects your local privacy regulations and provides specific controls to ensure your rights are protected regardless of where you are browsing from.
Compliance by jurisdiction
We align our cookie practices with the following global standards to ensure a high baseline of privacy for all users.
Your core cookie rights
- Right to be informed: You have the right to know exactly which cookies are active and what they do.
- Right to withdraw: You can change your mind and disable non-essential cookies at any time.
- Right to non-discrimination: We will never deny you access to medical info for choosing high privacy settings.
Retention & data security
We treat cookie-related data with the same high level of security as all other personal information. We only keep cookie data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy.
How we secure tracking data
- IP Anonymization. We use "IP Anonymization" for tools like Google Analytics, ensuring your full IP address is never stored on partner servers.
- Encryption. All cookie data is transmitted over HTTPS/TLS encrypted connections to prevent interception.
- Pseudonymization. Cookie IDs are randomized strings that do not contain your name, email, or direct identifiers.
- Limited Access. Only authorized Cure.Care staff with a "need-to-know" can access aggregated cookie reporting tools.
Cookie lifespan (Retention)
- Session Cookies. Deleted automatically the moment you close your browser or end your session.
- Functional Cookies. Typically stored for 30 days to 12 months to remember your specific site preferences.
- Analytics Cookies. Retained in aggregated form for up to 24 months to study year-over-year content trends.
- Marketing Cookies. Usually have a lifespan of 30 to 90 days, depending on our advertising partner's specific settings.
Incident Response
While cookie data is generally pseudonymous, we monitor for any unauthorized access to our analytics or ad accounts. In the unlikely event of a tracking-related data incident, we follow the same notification protocols as described in our Privacy Policy.
Grievance officer & updates
We update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our technology or global privacy laws. If you have questions about how we use cookies, please contact our designated privacy team.
Grievance & Privacy Officer
For any grievances or questions related to our use of cookies and tracking technologies, please contact our officer as per the details below:
- Officer
- [Grievance Officer Name]
- privacy@cure.care
- Entity
- [Registered Legal Entity Name]
- Address
- [Registered Business Address, India]
Changes to this policy
We may revise this policy from time to time. When material changes are made, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of the page. We recommend reviewing this page every few months to stay informed about our cookie practices.
Your continued use of Cure.Care following an update constitutes acceptance of the modified Cookie Policy to the extent permitted by law.
Verified transparency
This Cookie Policy is maintained by the Cure.Care Legal & Privacy Team. It is reviewed periodically to ensure alignment with the India DPDP Act, GDPR, and updated browser standards.