Last revised on May 18th, 2016
At MedStartr we believe in being clear and open about how we use your information. In the spirit of transparency, this policy provides detailed information about how and when we use cookies.
Does MedStartr use cookies?
Yes. As described in our Privacy Policy we use cookies and other technologies to ensure everyone who uses MedStartr has the best possible experience. Cookies also help us keep your account safe.
By continuing to use our services, you are agreeing to the use of cookies and similar technologies for the purposes we describe in this policy.
What is a cookie?
A cookie is a small file placed onto your device that enables MedStartr features and functionality. For example, cookies enable us to identify your device, secure your access to MedStartr and our sites generally, and even know if someone attempts to access your account from a different device. Cookies also enable you to easily share content on MedStartr and help us serve relevant projects and ads to you.
When does MedStartr use cookies?
We use cookies on our websites (www.MedStartr.com, MedStartr.nyc, InnovatewithAMA.com, and events.MedStartr.com) and mobile applications. Any browser loading these sites will receive cookies from us.
What types of cookies does MedStartr use?
We use two types: persistent cookies and session cookies. A persistent cookie helps us recognize you as an existing user, so it's easier to return to MedStartr without signing in again. After you sign in, a persistent cookie stays in your browser and will be read by MedStartr when you return to the site. Session cookies only last for as long as the session (usually the current visit to a web site or a browser session).
What are cookies used for?
Cookies can be used to do lots of different things, like recognize you when you visit MedStartr, remember your preferences, and give you a personalized experience that's in line with your preferences. Cookies also make your interactions with MedStartr more secure and faster. Additionally, cookies allow us to bring you advertising both on and off the MedStartr site, and bring customized features to you.
This table gives some more information about what we use cookies for:
| Categories of Use |
Description |
| Authentication |
If you're signed in to MedStartr, cookies help us show you the right information and personalize your experience. |
| Security |
We use cookies to enable and support our security features, and to help us detect malicious activity and violations of our User Agreement. |
| Preferences, features and services |
Cookies can tell us which language you prefer and what your communications preferences are. They can help you fill out forms on MedStartr more easily. They also provide you with features, insights, and customized content in conjunction with our plugins. You can learn more about plugins in our Privacy Policy. |
| Advertising |
We may use cookies to show you relevant advertising both on and off the MedStartr site. We may also use a cookie to learn whether members who saw an ad on MedStartr later visited the advertiser's site. Similarly, our partners may use a cookie to determine whether we've shown an ad and how it performed, or provide us with information about how you interact with ads. We may also work with a partner to show you an ad on or off MedStartr, such as after you've visited a partner's site or application. |
| Performance, Analytics and Research |
Cookies help us learn how well our site and plugins perform in different locations. We also use cookies to understand, improve, and research products, features, and services, including when you access MedStartr from other websites, applications, or devices such as your work computer or your mobile device. |
How are cookies used for advertising purposes?
Cookies and ad technology such as web beacons, pixels, and anonymous ad network tags help us serve relevant ads to you more effectively. They also help us collect aggregated auditing, research, and reporting for advertisers. Pixels help us understand and improve our service, show you projects and ads on the site, and know when content has been shown to you. Note: Because your web browser may request advertisements and web beacons directly from ad network servers, these networks can view, edit, or set their own cookies, just as if you had requested a web page from their site.
Although we do not use cookies to create a profile of your browsing behavior on third-party sites, we do use aggregate data from third parties and data from your profile and MedStartr activity to show you relevant, interest-based advertising. We do not provide any personal information that we collect to advertisers. Please note that opting out will not remove advertising from the pages you visit; it will mean that the ads you see will not be matched to your interests.
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. However, if you limit the ability of websites to set cookies, you may worsen you overall user experience, since it will no longer be personalized to you. It may also stop you from saving customized settings like login information.
What to do if you don't want cookies to be set
If you don't want us to use cookies when you visit MedStartr, you can opt out of some cookies on user profile. In order for us to recognize that you have opted out of cookies, we have to place our opt-out cookie on your device so we can know not to set other cookies the next time you visit. If you do not want to receive cookies, you can also change your browser settings on your computer or other device you're using to access our services. If you use MedStartr without changing your browser settings, we'll assume that you're happy to receive all cookies on the MedStartr website. Please note that the MedStartr site will not work properly without cookies.
To find out more about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set and how to manage and delete them, visit wikipedia.org,www.allaboutcookies.org, or www.aboutcookies.org.
