Cookie Policy.

Last updated: October 9, 2025

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how The Patient Voice Database ("we", "us", "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website www.thepatientvoicedatabase.org. It describes what these technologies are, why we use them, and how you can control their use.

By continuing to browse our website, you agree to the placement of cookies on your device as described in this policy.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your computer or device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, improve user experience, and provide information to website owners.

3. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

Essential cookies: to enable core functionality such as security, session management, and accessibility.
Performance and analytics cookies: to understand how visitors use our website and improve performance.
Functionality cookies: to remember your preferences (such as language settings).
Marketing cookies: to measure the effectiveness of campaigns and understand user engagement.

4. Cookies We Use

We use both first-party and third-party cookies, including but not limited to:

Wix Analytics – to ensure proper website performance and gather general statistics about site usage.
Google Analytics – to analyze website traffic and user interactions. Data is collected in an anonymized form whenever possible.
Microsoft Clarity – to understand how users interact with our website (e.g. heatmaps, click tracking) and to improve usability.
Session cookies – temporary cookies deleted when you close your browser.
Persistent cookies – remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them.

5. Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies in your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

See which cookies are stored on your device.
Delete existing cookies.
Block cookies from being placed.
Receive notifications before cookies are stored.

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality or performance of the website.

6. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology or legal requirements. Updates will be published on this page with a revised "Last updated" date.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us at: privacy@curewiki.health