Cookie policy
Last reviewed: October, 2023
What is a cookie?
A cookie is a widely used small file of letters and numbers saved on your browser or your computer or tablet or mobile device.
Why do we use cookies?
At HealthUnlocked we use cookies in a range of ways to improve your experience on Our Site (healthunlocked.com), including:
- Keeping you logged in
- Displaying content exclusive for members
- Showing you our site in the language you use
- Not showing you campaigns you have already seen
- Gathering analytics to improve performance and usability
What type of cookies do we use?
We use four general types of cookies.
Strictly necessary cookies
They provide core functionality for you to use our site. By using them, you can log in, remain logged in when you come back after an extended period of inactivity and displays content or features that are exclusive for registered members of our Site.
Functionality cookies
They allow us to personalise your experience on our Site by remembering the language you speak the next time you visit the platform. They offer you the opportunity to send us feedback around things that are not working or specific features such as search, members page, needs assessments and programs, sign up or log in using the same account you use in other sites, and embed videos on replies, posts and private messages.
Performance and analytics cookies
They help us identify how our Site is performing by giving us information such as how many error pages our members see. We also use this information to understand how you and other visitors use the Site to help us make it better.
Advertising cookies
We employ Google Ads Manager to display relevant health campaigns to members, and help us displaying them only once to avoid being repetitive. Health campaigns allow you to know research opportunities, new programs or participate in our internal surveys.
The table below gives you more details about all cookies we use to give you the best experience possible on HealthUnlocked and why. Cookies from HealthUnlocked are referred to as “first-party cookies” and those that are used by our partners are “third-party cookies”.
Cookie:
HealthUnlocked core functionality
Name(s):
AWSALB, AWSALBCORS, CookieControl, huSessID, huLang, huBv
Purpose:
These first-party cookies allow you to sign up, log in, see the reply or write a post button.
Category:
Strictly necessary cookies
Cookie:
HealthUnlocked internal performance and analytics
Name(s):
FOOTFALL_SESSION, huReferrer, huReferrerPath
Purpose:
These first-party cookies allow us to check whether our functionality is working for you on a daily basis, plus it helps us to know how to improve your experience in our Site.
Category:
Performance and analytics cookies
Cookie:
Google Analytics cookies
Name(s):
__utm(a,b,c,t,v,z), _ga, _gat, _gat_solarisTracker, _gid
Purpose:
These third-party cookies gather aggregate information such as the most viewed pages, where people click and how we are reaching out to others visiting the Site for the first time.
Category:
Performance and analytics cookies
Cookie:
Google Ad Manager
Name(s):
__gads, 1P_JAR, DSID, IDE, test_cookie
Purpose:
This third-party cookie helps us to display relevant health campaigns to you only once. The variables used for targeting are: category of device, geography, user type, community, and page type.
Category:
Advertising cookies
Cookie:
Google Sign-In
Name(s):
G_ENABLED_IDPS
Purpose:
This third-party cookie makes it easier for you to register and log in on our Site by using your Google account.
Category:
Functionality cookies
Cookie:
Facebook Login
Name(s):
fr, oo
Purpose:
This third-party cookie makes it easier for you to register and log in on our Site by using your Facebook account.
Category:
Functionality cookies
Cookie:
Google YouTube
Name(s):
LOGIN_INFO, PREF, VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE, YSC
Purpose:
These third-party cookies let you embed videos on posts, replies and private messages. Plus, they enable the option to watch videos without having to leave our Site.
Category:
Functionality cookies
How can you change your cookie settings?
Some cookies help us make your experience at healthunlocked.com better, but they will only be enabled if you allow them in
your cookie options. We'll use a cookie to save your settings.
Please be aware you might need to change your cookie settings each time you use a different device or open another private browser window.
You can find more information about privacy and cookie settings visiting the following help articles from your browser provider.
