Cookies Policy

Cookies Policy

Last updated: September 24, 2022

1. Introduction

This Cookies Policy explains what Cookies are and how We use them. You should read this policy so You can understand what type of cookies We use, or the information We collect using Cookies and how that information is used.

Cookies do not typically contain any information that personally identifies a user, but personal information that we store about You may be linked to the information stored in and obtained from Cookies. For further information on how We use, store and keep your personal data secure, see our Privacy Policy.

We do not store sensitive personal information, such as mailing addresses, account passwords, etc. in the Cookies We use.

1.1. Interpretation

The words of which the initial letter is capitalized have meanings defined under the following conditions. The following definitions shall have the same meaning regardless of whether they appear in singular or in plural.

1.2. Definitions

For the purposes of this Cookies Policy:

  • Website (referred to as either “We”, “Us”, “Our” or “Service” in this Agreement) refers to Physical Therapy Directory for Statistical Database website or PT-DSD that’s accessible from https://ptdsd.org.
  • Cookies means small files that are placed on Your computer, mobile device or any other device by a website, containing details of your browsing history on that website among its many uses.
  • You means the individual accessing or using the Website, or a Website, or any legal entity on behalf of which such individual is accessing or using the Website, as applicable.

2. What are Cookies 

Cookies are little clusters of data which is passed by a web server through to your computer, tablet or mobile phone after you’ve landed on a specific website. Your computer, tablet or mobile phone store the data in the form of files inside your browser cache.

Cookies are less complicated than they sound. If you’ve wondered how a website remembers your login details, or how products stay in your online shopping cart stay while you are doing your shopping, it’s not magic. It’s all down to these tiny strands of data that are called cookies.

3. Type of Cookies We Use

Cookies can be “Persistent” or “Session” Cookies. Persistent Cookies remain on your personal computer or mobile device when You go offline, while Session Cookies are deleted as soon as You close your web browser.

We use both session and persistent Cookies for the purposes set out below:

  • Necessary / Essential Cookies:
    Type: Session Cookies
    Administered by: Us
    Purpose: These Cookies are essential to provide You with services available through the Website and to enable You to use some of its features. They help to authenticate users and prevent fraudulent use of user accounts. Without these Cookies, the services that You have asked for cannot be provided, and We only use these Cookies to provide You with those services. 
  • Cookies Policy / Notice Acceptance Cookies:
    Type: Persistent Cookies
    Administered by: Us
    Purpose: These Cookies identify if users have accepted the use of cookies on the Website.
  • Functionality Cookies:
    Type: Persistent Cookies
    Administered by: Us
    Purpose: These Cookies allow us to remember choices You make when You use the Website, such as remembering your login details or language preference. The purpose of these Cookies is to provide You with a more personal experience and to avoid You having to re-enter your preferences every time You use the Website.

4. Your Choices Regarding Cookies 

If You prefer to avoid the use of Cookies on the Website, first You must disable the use of Cookies in your browser and then delete the Cookies saved in your browser associated with this website. You may use this option for preventing the use of Cookies at any time.

If You do not accept Our Cookies, You may experience some inconvenience in your use of the Website and some features may not function properly.

If You’d like to delete Cookies or instruct your web browser to delete or refuse Cookies, please visit the help pages of your web browser.

For any other web browser, please visit your web browser’s official web pages.

5. Changes to this Cookies Policy

We may update Our Cookies Policy from time to time. We will notify You of any changes by posting the new Cookies Policy on this page.

We will let You know via email and/or a prominent notice on Our Service, prior to the change becoming effective and update the “Last updated” date at the top of this Cookies Policy.

You are advised to review this Cookies Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Cookies Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

6. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookies Policy, You can contact us by visiting this page our website: https://ptdsd.org/contact.