1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, tablet, smartphone, or other internet-connected device by a website server when you visit a website. These files contain a small amount of data — typically a unique identifier and some information about the website that set them — and are stored in your browser’s designated storage area. When you return to the same website, or visit other websites that use the same cookie, the cookie is read by the web server to recognize your device and retrieve the previously stored information associated with it. Cookies have been a fundamental part of how the internet works for decades, enabling websites to remember user preferences, maintain secure sessions, personalize content, and gather anonymous statistics about website traffic patterns. It is important to understand that cookies themselves do not run programs, carry viruses, or deliver malware. A cookie cannot execute code or be used to retrieve additional data from your device beyond what the cookie itself contains. However, the information recorded in a cookie may be combined with other data to create a more detailed profile of your online activity, which is why we are committed to full transparency about our cookie practices and your rights to control them.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
Nursico uses four primary categories of cookies on our website, each serving a distinct and legitimate purpose: Strictly Necessary Cookies are technically essential for the operation of our website and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are set in response to actions you take, such as logging into your patient portal, filling out a service request form, or setting your privacy preferences. Without these cookies, core website features cannot function. Functional Cookies allow our website to remember choices you have made — such as your preferred language, your region, whether you have previously accepted our cookie notice, and other personalization settings — to enhance your experience on return visits. Performance and Analytics Cookies collect aggregated, anonymized information about how visitors interact with our website, including which pages are visited most frequently, how long users spend on each page, where users enter and exit the site, and what errors users encounter. This data is used exclusively to improve the usability and performance of our website. Targeting and Preference Cookies may be used to present you with content and services that are most relevant to your interests based on your browsing behavior within our website. We do not currently use cross-site behavioral advertising cookies.
3. First-Party vs. Third-Party Cookies
Cookies set on your device can originate from two distinct sources, and understanding the difference is important for making informed choices about your cookie preferences. First-party cookies are set directly by Nursico from our website domain (nursico.site) and are readable only by our servers. These cookies are used for core functionality, session management, user authentication, and internal analytics. Because we control these cookies entirely, they represent the lowest privacy risk and are managed in full accordance with our Privacy Policy and HIPAA requirements. Third-party cookies are set by external services and technology providers whose scripts or content are embedded in our website — for example, analytics platforms, live chat tools, or social media sharing buttons. These cookies may allow third-party companies to track your browsing activity not just on the Nursico website, but across other websites that use the same third-party tools. Nursico takes a conservative approach to third-party cookies and only permits third-party technology providers who have demonstrated compliance with applicable data protection standards, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and relevant provisions of GDPR best practices, to set cookies through our platform. Each third-party provider we work with is subject to a data processing agreement that limits how they may use data collected through cookies on our website.
4. Cookies We Currently Use
The following describes the specific types and purposes of cookies currently deployed on the Nursico website: Session Cookies are temporary cookies that exist only for the duration of your browser session and are automatically deleted when you close your browser. They are used to maintain your active session on our website, for example, to keep you logged in to your patient portal while you navigate between pages. Persistent Cookies remain on your device for a defined period after your session ends, typically ranging from 30 days to 24 months depending on their purpose, and are used to remember your preferences and settings on return visits. Authentication Cookies are strictly necessary cookies used to verify your identity after you log in to your account and to maintain your authenticated session securely. Security Cookies are used to detect and prevent fraudulent activity, unauthorized access attempts, and other security threats to our platform. Analytics Cookies — including cookies set by providers such as Google Analytics — collect aggregated, anonymized data about traffic sources, user behavior, page performance, and technical errors. Preference Cookies remember your selected language, communication preferences, and other settings to personalize your experience. All cookies on our website are reviewed regularly, and we remove or update cookies that are no longer necessary or that do not meet our current data minimization standards.
5. How Cookies Are Used for Healthcare Services
In the specific context of a nursing services and healthcare website, cookies serve several important and patient-safety-relevant purposes beyond standard website optimization. Secure Session Management Cookies ensure that when you access your patient portal, view care plans, or communicate with your nursing team through our platform, your session remains authenticated and secure throughout your visit, preventing unauthorized parties from accessing your health information. Form Progress Cookies are used to preserve data you have entered into multi-step service request forms, clinical intake questionnaires, and appointment booking flows in the event of a navigation interruption, ensuring you do not lose important information you have invested time in providing. Service Personalization Cookies remember which nursing services you have expressed interest in and enable our website to surface relevant information about those services during subsequent visits, making it easier for you to find the information you need quickly. Accessibility Preference Cookies store your selected accessibility settings, such as text size adjustments, high-contrast mode preferences, or screen reader compatibility settings, ensuring that our website remains accessible and usable on every visit. Compliance and Consent Cookies record your cookie consent choices and privacy preferences to ensure we do not serve non-consented cookies on subsequent visits and to maintain an accurate log of consent for regulatory compliance purposes.
6. Managing and Controlling Cookies
Nursico is committed to giving you meaningful control over the cookies stored on your device. You have several options for managing your cookie preferences. Browser-Level Cookie Controls: Every major web browser provides built-in tools for managing cookies. Depending on your browser, you can view a list of all cookies currently stored on your device, delete individual cookies or all cookies from a specific website, block cookies from being set by all or specific websites, and receive a notification or prompt each time a new cookie is about to be stored. In Google Chrome, access cookie settings through Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and Other Site Data. In Mozilla Firefox, access cookie settings through Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data. In Apple Safari, access cookie settings through Preferences > Privacy. In Microsoft Edge, access cookie settings through Settings > Cookies and Site Permissions > Cookies and Site Data. Please note that blocking or deleting strictly necessary cookies will affect the functionality of our website, potentially preventing you from logging in, booking services, or accessing your care information. Non-essential cookies — including analytics and preference cookies — can be disabled without affecting core website functionality. If you need assistance with managing cookies on your device, our support team is available at support@nursico.site.
7. Consent and Opt-Out
Under applicable privacy law and consistent with our commitment to transparent data practices, Nursico obtains your informed consent before placing any non-essential cookies on your device. When you first visit nursico.site, you will be presented with a clearly visible cookie consent banner that provides you with a plain-language explanation of the types of cookies we use, options to accept all cookies, accept only strictly necessary cookies, or customize your preferences by category, and a link to this Cookie Policy for full details. Your consent choices are recorded in a consent cookie on your device and are honored throughout your visit and on subsequent visits until the consent cookie expires or you actively change your preferences. You may update or withdraw your cookie consent at any time by: clicking the ‘Cookie Settings’ link in the footer of our website; clearing your browser cookies and re-setting your preferences when the consent banner reappears; or contacting our privacy team directly at support@nursico.site. Please be aware that withdrawing consent for certain cookie categories may affect the functionality and personalization features available to you on our website. Withdrawal of consent does not retroactively affect the lawfulness of any processing that occurred prior to withdrawal based on your earlier consent.
8. Cookies and Data Retention
The personal or pseudonymous data associated with cookies is subject to specific and limited retention periods designed to balance operational necessity with data minimization principles. Session Cookies exist only for the duration of your browser session and contain no persistent personal data. Persistent Functional Cookies are retained on your device for a period of between 30 days and 24 months, depending on the specific cookie, with the maximum necessary retention period applied in each case. Analytics Cookies collect anonymized traffic and behavior data that is retained in aggregated, non-personally identifiable form for a maximum of 26 months, consistent with Google Analytics’ standard data retention settings. Authentication and Security Cookies are retained for the minimum period necessary to maintain session integrity and are deleted upon logout or after a defined period of inactivity. Consent Record Cookies, which store your documented cookie preferences, are retained for 12 months from the date of consent to avoid presenting the consent banner on every visit and to maintain an accurate record of your preferences. Any personally identifiable data collected through cookie-associated mechanisms is processed in accordance with the full data retention schedule described in our Privacy Policy. You may request the deletion of personal data associated with cookies at any time by contacting our privacy team at support@nursico.site, and we will process such requests within 30 days.
9. Updates to This Cookie Policy
The technology landscape, regulatory environment, and Nursico’s own digital services evolve continuously, and this Cookie Policy will be updated periodically to accurately reflect those changes. We may revise this policy in response to: the introduction of new cookies or tracking technologies on our website; the discontinuation of existing cookies or third-party tools; changes in applicable privacy laws or regulatory guidance regarding the use of cookies, including guidance from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), or relevant state regulatory bodies; significant changes to how we use cookie-collected data in connection with our nursing services; or feedback from users indicating that certain aspects of our cookie practices require clarification. When we update this Cookie Policy, we will revise the ‘Last Updated’ date at the top of this document. For material changes — those that meaningfully alter your rights or our use of cookie data — we will provide additional notice through our website cookie consent tool, requiring you to review and re-accept the updated policy. For minor clarifications or non-material updates, we will update the policy text without requiring re-consent. We encourage you to bookmark this page and review it periodically to stay informed of our current cookie practices.
10. Contact Us About Cookies
We understand that cookies and online tracking technologies can be a source of concern for many users, and we are committed to addressing any questions, concerns, or requests you may have about our cookie practices with full transparency, professionalism, and respect for your privacy rights. If you would like more information about the specific cookies used on our website and the data they collect; if you wish to exercise your rights to access, correct, or delete personal data associated with cookies; if you believe that our cookie practices are inconsistent with this policy or applicable privacy law; or if you have any other question or concern related to how Nursico uses tracking technologies, please reach out to our dedicated privacy team using the contact details provided below. All privacy-related inquiries will be handled with strict confidentiality and responded to within 30 days. We value your trust, your business, and your privacy — and we are committed to earning and maintaining all three through the highest standards of data governance and transparent communication.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this policy or our services, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. Our team is available around the clock to assist you.
Email: support@nursico.website
Phone: +1 469 922 8336
Address: 1109 Conway Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666
Website: www.nursico.website