Last Updated: February 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit websites. They are widely used to ensure websites function efficiently, remember preferences, and provide analytical reporting.
2. Categories of Cookies We Use
A. Strictly Necessary (Essential) Cookies
These cookies are required for technical operation and security. They cannot be disabled in our systems. For example, they remember whether you clicked "Accept" or "Essential Only" on our consent banner.
B. Functional & Local Storage
We use browser localStorage to operate the 5-step interactive assessment quiz locally on your device. This allows your answers and score calculations to happen smoothly without sending any health responses over the network to external servers.
C. Anonymous Performance & Analytics Cookies
These cookies allow us to count page visits and traffic sources so we can evaluate and improve the educational performance of our articles. All collected information is aggregated and completely anonymized.
3. Managing Cookie Preferences
You can choose to accept all cookies or restrict them to essential cookies using the banner displayed when you first visit our site. Additionally, most modern browsers allow you to block or delete cookies via their settings menus (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge).
4. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this policy periodically to reflect operational, legal, or regulatory updates. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
5. Questions
For inquiries regarding our use of cookies, contact [email protected].