Last updated: October 29, 2025
1. Introduction
This Cookies Policy explains how Histora, operated by Gemedata ("we," "us," or "our"), uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website and use our dental intelligence platform.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, improve performance, and provide analytics about how the site is used.
Types of Cookies:
- Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device until they expire or you delete them
- First-Party Cookies: Set by Histora directly
- Third-Party Cookies: Set by external services we use
3. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
3.1 Essential Cookies (Required)
These cookies are necessary for the platform to function properly:
- Authentication: Keep you logged in to your account
- Security: Protect against unauthorized access and fraud
- Session Management: Maintain your session state
- HIPAA Compliance: Ensure secure handling of Protected Health Information
These cookies cannot be disabled as they are essential for the service to work.
3.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies enhance functionality and personalization:
- Remember your language preference
- Save your display settings and preferences
- Remember form inputs to improve user experience
- Store feature preferences within the platform
3.3 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how users interact with our platform:
- Track page views and navigation patterns
- Measure feature usage and engagement
- Identify technical issues and errors
- Analyze performance and loading times
Note: Analytics data is aggregated and anonymized in compliance with HIPAA and GDPR.
3.4 Marketing and Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used for marketing purposes:
- Track effectiveness of marketing campaigns
- Deliver relevant content and advertisements
- Measure conversion rates from our campaigns
- Retarget visitors across platforms
These cookies are only used on our public marketing website, not within the HIPAA-compliant platform.
4. Specific Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| session_id | Maintains your login session | Essential | Session |
| auth_token | Authentication and security | Essential | 30 days |
| user_preferences | Stores your settings and preferences | Functional | 1 year |
| language | Remembers your language selection | Functional | 1 year |
| _ga, _gid | Google Analytics tracking | Analytics | 2 years / 24 hours |
| _fbp | Facebook pixel tracking | Marketing | 90 days |
5. Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party services that set their own cookies:
5.1 Analytics Services
- Google Analytics: Website traffic and usage analysis
- Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy
5.2 Marketing Platforms
- Facebook Pixel: Ad campaign tracking and optimization
- LinkedIn Insight Tag: Professional network advertising
5.3 Security Services
- Cloudflare: DDoS protection and security
- reCAPTCHA: Bot detection and spam prevention
6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
6.1 Browser Controls
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies
- Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
6.2 Opt-Out Options
- Google Analytics: Opt-out browser add-on
- Network Advertising: NAI Opt-Out
- Your Online Choices: EU cookie preferences
6.3 Do Not Track (DNT)
We respect Do Not Track signals. When DNT is enabled in your browser, we will not place non-essential cookies or tracking technologies.
7. Mobile Devices
Our mobile applications may use similar technologies:
- Device Identifiers: For authentication and security
- Local Storage: To cache data and improve performance
- Analytics SDKs: To understand app usage patterns
You can manage these through your device settings (iOS: Settings → Privacy; Android: Settings → Privacy → Ads).
8. HIPAA Compliance
Within our HIPAA-compliant platform:
- We do not use advertising or marketing cookies
- Analytics cookies are strictly limited and anonymized
- No Protected Health Information (PHI) is stored in cookies
- All cookies use encryption and secure transmission
- Session cookies expire promptly to protect privacy
9. GDPR and International Users
9.1 Legal Basis for Cookie Use
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for contract performance
- Functional Cookies: Based on your consent
- Analytics Cookies: Legitimate interest, with opt-out option
- Marketing Cookies: Based on explicit consent
9.2 Your Rights Under GDPR
You have the right to:
- Withdraw consent for non-essential cookies at any time
- Request information about cookies we use
- Object to processing based on legitimate interest
- Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
10. Cookie Consent
When you first visit our website, we will ask for your consent to use non-essential cookies. You can:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customize your preferences by category
- Change your preferences at any time through our cookie settings
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy periodically to reflect changes in technology, law, or our practices. We will notify you of material changes through:
- Updated "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
- Notice on our website or platform
- Email notification for significant changes
12. More Information
Resources About Cookies
13. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this policy:
Histora by Gemedata2646 South Governors Ave #26461
Dover, DE 19904, USA
Email: privacy@histora.com