Cookie Policy
Last updated: September 9, 2025
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit our website. They help websites function properly, improve user experience, and provide analytical data to website owners.
Cookies contain information that is transferred to your device's hard drive. They allow us to recognize your device and remember certain information about your visit.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Remember your login credentials and preferences
- Enhance the performance and functionality of our platform
- Analyze site usage patterns and improve our services
- Provide personalized content and recommendations
- Support security measures and detect fraudulent activity
- Enable social media features and integrations
- Deliver relevant advertisements (where applicable)
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Essential Cookies
Purpose: Required for basic site functionality
Examples: Authentication, session management, security
Can be disabled: No - these are necessary for the platform to work
3.2 Analytics Cookies
Purpose: Help us understand how users interact with our platform
Examples: Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity
Data collected: Page views, click patterns, user journeys
Can be disabled: Yes - through browser settings or cookie preferences
3.3 Functional Cookies
Purpose: Remember your preferences and enhance your experience
Examples: Language settings, display preferences, saved filters
Can be disabled: Yes - but may impact functionality
3.4 Performance Cookies
Purpose: Monitor and improve platform performance
Examples: Load times, error tracking, usage statistics
Can be disabled: Yes - through cookie preferences
3.5 Third-Party Cookies
Purpose: Set by external services for specific functionality
Examples: Payment processors, support chat, social media widgets
Can be disabled: Yes - through browser settings
4. Specific Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| _session | User authentication and session management | Session | Essential |
| _ga | Google Analytics - track unique users | 2 years | Analytics |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics - session data | 2 years | Analytics |
| _clck | Microsoft Clarity - user identification | 1 year | Analytics |
| _clsk | Microsoft Clarity - session data | Session | Analytics |
| preferences | User preferences and settings | 1 year | Functional |
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
5.1 Browser Settings
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:
Chrome
Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
Firefox
Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari
Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
Edge
Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and site permissions
5.2 Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customize your cookie preferences
- Learn more about our cookie practices
5.3 Opt-Out Links
You can opt out of specific tracking services:
6. Impact of Disabling Cookies
Disabling cookies may impact your experience on our platform:
Essential Cookies
Disabling essential cookies will prevent you from logging in and using core platform features.
Functional Cookies
You may need to re-enter preferences and settings each time you visit.
Analytics Cookies
Platform functionality won't be affected, but we won't be able to improve based on usage data.
7. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may set cookies:
Google Analytics
Web analytics service to understand user behavior
Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy
Microsoft Clarity
User session recording and heatmap analysis
Privacy Policy: Microsoft Privacy Statement
8. Data Security and Privacy
We take the security and privacy of your data seriously:
- Cookies do not contain personally identifiable information (PII)
- Clinical and genomic data is never stored in cookies
- All cookie data is encrypted during transmission
- We regularly audit our cookie practices for compliance
- Third-party services are vetted for privacy and security standards
9. International Users
Our cookie practices comply with international privacy regulations:
- GDPR (EU): We obtain consent before setting non-essential cookies
- CCPA (California): We respect Do Not Track signals and provide opt-out options
- PIPEDA (Canada): We follow Canadian privacy principles for cookie use
- LGPD (Brazil): We comply with Brazilian data protection requirements
10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal compliance. We will notify you of any material changes by:
- Updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
- Sending email notifications to registered users
- Displaying notices on our platform
- Requesting new consent when required by law
11. Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us:
Email: privacy@humanome.ai
Subject Line: Cookie Policy Inquiry
Address: Humanome.AI Privacy Office
Data Protection Officer: dpo@humanome.ai