1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow websites to recognise your device, remember preferences, improve functionality, and provide a more secure and personalised experience.

2. How BarnMD Uses Cookies

BarnMD uses cookies and similar technologies to support website functionality, improve security, understand how users interact with our services, and enhance the overall user experience.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

• ✓Essential Cookies: Required for core website functions such as navigation, authentication, security, and access to protected areas.
• ✓Authentication Cookies: Used to maintain secure user sessions when accessing BarnMD accounts, member portals, or provider platforms.
• ✓Preference Cookies: Used to remember user choices such as language preferences and interface settings.
• ✓Analytics Cookies: Help us understand website usage, performance, and areas for improvement.
• ✓Security Cookies: Assist with fraud prevention, abuse detection, and protecting our systems.

4. Third-Party Cookies and Services

BarnMD may use trusted third-party technology providers that may place cookies or similar technologies on our behalf. These services may include authentication providers, analytics platforms, hosting providers, communication services, payment providers, and nonprofit technology partners.

5. Authentication and Account Security

When users create accounts or access secure areas of the BarnMD platform, authentication services may use cookies or similar technologies to maintain secure sessions and protect user accounts.

6. Analytics and Performance Monitoring

BarnMD may use analytics technologies to understand website traffic, user behaviour, accessibility, and platform performance. Information collected is used to improve our services and user experience.

7. Managing Cookies

You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block cookies, delete existing cookies, or receive notifications before cookies are stored. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

8. Consent for Cookies

Where required by applicable law, BarnMD will request user consent before placing non-essential cookies on a device. Users may withdraw consent or update cookie preferences at any time.

9. Data Protection and Privacy

Cookies may collect information that could be considered personal data. BarnMD processes such information in accordance with applicable data protection principles and our Privacy Policy.

10. Children and Cookies

BarnMD does not intentionally use cookies to collect personal information from children without appropriate safeguards and parental or guardian involvement where required.

11. Updates to This Cookie Policy

BarnMD may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our services. Updates will be published on this page with a revised effective date.

Contact

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or how BarnMD uses cookies and similar technologies, please contact: