Effective Date: October 15th, 2022
Last Updated: December 10th, 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how eMedEd, Inc. (“eMedEd,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on the website located at www.emeded.org (the “Website”). This Policy should be read together with the eMedEd Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

• 1. Purpose of This Policy
  The purpose of this Cookie Policy is to provide clear and transparent information regarding the cookies used on the Website, the reasons for their use, and the choices available to users. eMedEd uses cookies solely to support Website functionality, enhance user experience, maintain security, and analyze engagement with educational content. Cookies are not used to sell personal information or to permit commercial influence over educational activities.
• 2. What Are Cookies
  Cookies are small text files placed on a user’s device when visiting a website. They enable websites to function properly, remember preferences, and collect limited technical information about usage. Cookies may be session-based (expiring when the browser session ends) or persistent (remaining on the device for a defined period). Similar technologies, such as local storage objects or tracking pixels, may also be used for comparable purposes.
• 3. Categories of Cookies Used
  A. Strictly Necessary Cookies
  These cookies are essential to the operation and security of the Website. They enable features such as secure login, session authentication, fraud prevention, and system integrity. Because they are required for Website functionality, these cookies cannot be turned off via the consent mechanism.
  B. Performance and Analytics Cookies
  These cookies help eMedEd understand how visitors interact with the Website, including page visits, navigation patterns, and engagement with educational materials. Information collected through analytics cookies is aggregated and used to improve Website performance and educational delivery. Where required by applicable law, these cookies are activated only after obtaining user consent.
  C. Functional and Preference Cookies
  These cookies allow the Website to remember user preferences, such as saved settings or interface customizations, to enhance usability. These cookies are optional and can be turned on or off by the user.
• 4. Consent and User Choices
  Where required by law, including under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable ePrivacy rules, non-essential cookies are deployed only after obtaining clear, affirmative user consent. Users may accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customize cookie preferences. Consent may be withdrawn at any time through the Website’s cookie settings tool or through browser settings.
• 5. European Economic Area (GDPR & ePrivacy)
  For users located in the European Economic Area, the use of non-essential cookies is based on explicit consent in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation) and applicable ePrivacy requirements. Strictly necessary cookies are processed based on legitimate interests to ensure the secure and functional operation of the Website.
• 6. California Privacy Rights (CCPA / CPRA)
  California residents have the right to request access to personal information collected through cookies, request deletion of personal information (subject to legal and accreditation obligations), and limit certain uses of sensitive personal information. eMedEd does not sell personal information. Cookie-related data is used solely for operational, security, and educational purposes.
• 7. Accreditation Integrity and Data Independence
  Consistent with the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) Standards for Integrity and Independence, cookie-based data is not used to permit commercial influence over educational content. Learner data collected through cookies is not shared with commercial interests or ACCME-defined ineligible entities without explicit, affirmative consent where applicable.
• 8. Third-Party Service Providers
  Certain analytics or hosting services may involve third-party vendors who process limited technical information on behalf of eMedEd. These providers operate under contractual obligations to safeguard information and use it solely for authorized purposes.
• 9. Data Retention
  Cookie data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill operational, legal, accreditation, and recordkeeping requirements. Retention periods vary depending on the type of cookie and applicable regulatory obligations.
• 10. Managing Cookies Through Browser Settings
  In addition to the Website’s cookie consent tool, users may control cookies through their browser settings. Turning off certain cookies may affect Website functionality.
• 11. Updates to This Cookie Policy
  eMedEd may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect legal, technical, or operational changes. The updated version will be posted on the Website with a revised effective date. Continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of any revised Policy.
• 12. Contact Information
  For questions regarding this Cookie Policy or data practices, please contact: eMedEd, Inc. contact@emeded.org