Cookie Policy
Last updated October 10, 2025
This website training.hipaajournal.com (“our Site”) uses cookies and similar technologies to distinguish you from other users. This helps us to provide you with a better experience when you browse our Site and also allows us to improve it.
Please read this Cookie Policy carefully and make sure you understand it.
Your acceptance of this Cookie Policy occurs when you click “Accept” on our cookie banner, or when you select your preferred cookie settings in our cookie manager and click “Continue.”
If you do not agree with our use of cookies, please disable cookies in your browser or stop using our Site immediately.
1. Definitions and Interpretation
In this Cookie Policy, unless the context otherwise requires:
- “Cookie” means a small text file placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device by our Site when you visit certain pages or use certain features.
- “Cookie Law” means all applicable laws and regulations relating to the use of cookies and similar tracking technologies, including the EU ePrivacy Directive and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
- “Personal Data” means any information that relates to an identified or identifiable individual as defined under applicable privacy laws.
- “We,” “Us,” or “Our” means The HIPAA Journal, the owner and operator of this Site.
2. Information About Us
- Site Owner/Operator: The HIPAA Journal
- Registered/Mailing Address: Unit #292, 110 North Akard Street, Dallas, Texas 75201, USA
- Website: https://training.hipaajournal.
com - Email: [email protected]
3. How Does Our Site Use Cookies?
3.1 First-Party Cookies
Our Site may place and access certain first-party cookies on your device. These cookies are set directly by us and are used only by us to help the Site function correctly, remember your preferences, and improve your experience.
3.2 Third-Party Cookies
By using our Site, you may also receive certain third-party cookies from services such as analytics providers, video hosting platforms, and marketing tools. These cookies are placed by external providers and help us understand site usage and improve our services. See Section 4 for details.
3.3 Types of Cookies We Use
We may use some or all of the following types of cookies:
- Strictly Necessary Cookies – Required for the operation of our Site (for example, to enable login, maintain session state, and process secure payments).
- Functionality Cookies – Allow our Site to remember choices you make such as language preferences or login details.
- Analytics Cookies – Help us understand how users interact with our Site (e.g., which pages are visited, how long users stay) so we can improve performance and usability.
- Marketing/Targeting Cookies – Used to deliver advertising or communications more relevant to your interests and to measure campaign effectiveness.
- Third-Party Cookies – Placed by third parties providing analytics, customer support, video hosting, or marketing services.
- Persistent Cookies – Remain on your device for a defined period and are re-activated when you return to our Site.
- Session Cookies – Temporary cookies that expire once your browser is closed.
3.4 Cookie Lifespan
Cookies on our Site are not permanent and expire as shown in the table below or when you clear them through your browser settings.
3.5 Personal Data and Privacy
For details about how we collect and use personal data, our data protection measures, and your rights, please review our Privacy Policy.
4. What Cookies Does Our Site Use?
The following first-party cookies may be placed on your computer or device:
| Name of Cookie | Purpose | Strictly Necessary | Expires |
|---|---|---|---|
| XSRF-TOKEN | Preserves user login information and session state | Yes | When you close your browser |
| DPSettings | Stores the user’s cookie preferences | Yes | 12 days |
| slim_session | Preserves user login information and states | Yes | 2.5 days |
Third-party cookies (such as Google Analytics, embedded videos, or marketing pixels) may also be set. Information about third-party cookie providers and how to manage or disable their cookies is available in your browser’s cookie settings or in our cookie consent manager.
5. Managing Cookies
You can manage or disable cookies at any time through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies entirely or delete cookies already placed on your device.
However, please note that disabling essential cookies may affect your ability to access certain parts of our Site or use some of its features.
6. Changes to This Cookie Policy
6.1 We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, or our practices.
6.2 Any changes will become effective upon posting the updated version on this page. Please check this page periodically to stay informed.
6.3 In the event of any conflict between this version and earlier versions of the policy, the most recent version shall apply.
7. Contact Information
If you have any questions about how we use cookies, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]