Cookie Policy

Last updated: Feb 11, 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how HarvardCare at Home (“we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website woundcareathomela.com (the “Website”). This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website owners useful information about how their site is being used.

Cookies can be “persistent” (remaining on your device until deleted or expired) or “session” cookies (deleted when you close your browser).

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

A. Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)

These cookies are necessary for the Website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as:

Security and authentication
Form submissions and contact requests
Remembering your cookie consent preferences
Load balancing to ensure website availability

These cookies cannot be disabled as they are essential for the Website to work. They do not store any personally identifiable information.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
wordpress_sec_*	WordPress security and authentication	Session
wordpress_logged_in_*	Identifies logged-in users	Session
wp-settings-*	WordPress user settings	1 year
cookieconsent_status	Stores your cookie consent choice	1 year

B. Analytics Cookies (Performance)

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our Website’s functionality and content.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
_ga	Google Analytics – distinguishes unique users	2 years
_ga_*	Google Analytics 4 – maintains session state	2 years
_gid	Google Analytics – distinguishes users	24 hours
_gat	Google Analytics – throttles request rate	1 minute

We use Google Analytics to analyze Website traffic. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about your use of the Website, including your IP address (anonymized), pages visited, time spent, and referring website. This information is transmitted to and stored by Google. For more information, see Google’s Privacy Policy.

C. Functional Cookies (Preferences)

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as:

Remembering your preferences and settings
Language preferences
Accessibility settings
Previously entered form information

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
pll_language	Stores language preference	1 year
accessibility_*	Stores accessibility preferences	1 year

D. Marketing Cookies (Optional)

We may use marketing cookies to deliver relevant advertisements and track the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns. Currently, we do not use advertising cookies, but if implemented in the future, they would include:

Facebook Pixel (for social media marketing)
Google Ads remarketing cookies

We will update this policy and request your consent before using any marketing cookies.

3. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our Website are placed by third-party services. These include:

Google Services

Google Analytics: Website traffic analysis
Google Maps: If embedded on our contact or service area pages
Google Fonts: Typography delivery

Social Media

If you interact with social media features on our Website (share buttons, embedded posts), those platforms may set cookies. We do not control these cookies. Please refer to the privacy policies of:

Embedded Content

Our Website may include embedded content (videos, forms) from third parties. These embeds may set their own cookies. We recommend reviewing their respective privacy policies.

4. Your Cookie Choices

A. Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our Website, you will see a cookie consent banner allowing you to:

Accept All Cookies: Enable all cookie categories
Reject Non-Essential: Allow only strictly necessary cookies
Customize: Choose which cookie categories to enable

You can change your preferences at any time by clicking “Consent Preferences” in the website footer.

B. Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

View cookies stored on your device
Delete all or specific cookies
Block all cookies or third-party cookies only
Set preferences for specific websites
Receive notifications when cookies are set

Here are links to cookie management instructions for popular browsers:

Note: Disabling or blocking certain cookies may affect Website functionality and your user experience.

C. Opt-Out of Analytics

To opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.

5. Similar Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use other similar technologies:

Local Storage

Similar to cookies, local storage allows websites to store data on your device. It is used for functionality and preferences that need to persist between sessions.

Pixel Tags / Web Beacons

These are tiny graphic images (1×1 pixel) embedded in web pages or emails. They help us understand whether content has been viewed or emails have been opened.

6. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” (DNT) setting that sends a signal to websites requesting that your browsing activity not be tracked. Currently, there is no industry standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals.

Our Website does not currently respond to DNT signals, but you can opt out of analytics tracking using the methods described above.

7. California Residents

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents have specific rights regarding their personal information. We do not sell personal information collected through cookies. For more information about your California privacy rights, please see our Privacy Policy.

8. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, our practices, or legal requirements. When we make changes:

We will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page
For significant changes, we may display a notice on our Website
We encourage you to review this policy periodically

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

HarvardCare at Home
Los Angeles, California

Email: info@woundcareathomela.com
Phone: (323) 484-4440

This Cookie Policy is effective as of January 1, 2026.