Cookie Policy
Last updated: October 29, 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how Custom Data Services, Inc. (“we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website or log in to our patient portal. It describes what these technologies are, why we use them, and the choices you have.
1. What Are Cookies and Local Storage?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your web browser. They help websites remember information about your visit, such as your preferences or whether you are logged in. Local storage and session storage are similar technologies that allow data to be saved in your browser for use during your session or across visits.
2. How We Use Cookies and Storage
We use these technologies to:
- Maintain essential website functionality — including secure login sessions for our patient portal.
- Remember your cookie preferences so you don’t have to accept or reject cookies every time you visit.
- Analyze website traffic and usage patterns through Google Analytics to improve the website’s design, content, and performance.
We do not use cookies for advertising, marketing, or behavioral tracking purposes.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
| Type | Purpose | Examples | Expiration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential cookies | Required for the site to function properly, including authentication, security, and session management. | session_id, auth_token |
Session-based (deleted when you close your browser) |
| Preference cookies | Remember your consent settings and preferences (e.g., accepted cookies). | cookie_consent, consent_preferences |
Up to 6 months |
| Analytics cookies | Collect information about how visitors use our site so we can improve it. | _ga, _gid, _ga_* (Google Analytics) |
Up to 2 years (managed by Google) |
4. Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. Google Analytics may collect data such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and the time spent on each page. This data is aggregated and does not personally identify you.
You can learn more about how Google processes data in Google’s Privacy Policy:
https://policies.google.com/privacy
If you wish to opt out of Google Analytics tracking, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
5. Updates to This 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. The revised policy will always include the date of the most recent update.
6. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us:
Custom Data Services, Inc.55 E 86th Ave, Merrillville, IN 46410
Email: info@cds.care
