Cookie Policy
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners. Cookies can be “session cookies” (deleted when you close your browser) or “persistent cookies” (stored for a specified period).
2. How We Use Cookies
Moleculepath Bio uses cookies to:
- Ensure the website functions properly (essential cookies);
- Remember your cookie consent preferences;
- Understand how visitors interact with our website (analytics cookies);
- Improve our website performance and scientific content;
- Provide relevant content and features to returning visitors.
We do not use cookies for advertising, retargeting, or third-party behavioral profiling.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, the cookie consent banner, and form submission. The website cannot function properly without these cookies. No opt-out is required for strictly essential cookies.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
mp_consent | Stores your cookie consent preference (all / essential) | 365 days |
3.2 Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often and how long visitors spend on a page. All information collected is used in aggregate form only. We use this data to improve the website and its scientific content. These cookies require your consent.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users for analytics reporting | 2 years |
_ga_* | Google Analytics | Maintains session state for analytics | 2 years |
3.3 No Functional or Marketing Cookies
Moleculepath Bio does not use functional cookies (language preference, personalization) or marketing/advertising cookies. We do not engage in cross-site tracking or behavioral advertising.
4. Managing Cookies
4.1 Our Cookie Banner
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner. You may select “Accept all” to consent to all cookies, or “Essential only” to allow only strictly necessary cookies. Your preference is stored in the mp_consent cookie for 365 days.
4.2 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings. You can typically find these settings in the “Options,” “Preferences,” or “Settings” menu of your browser. You can choose to block all cookies, delete existing cookies, or receive a notification when a cookie is set. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
4.3 Global Privacy Control (GPC)
If your browser transmits a Global Privacy Control (GPC) signal, we will treat it as a request to limit analytics data collection for that browser session. GPC is an emerging browser-level privacy control described at globalprivacycontrol.org.
4.4 Opt-Out of Google Analytics
You can opt out of Google Analytics across all websites using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
5. Third-Party Cookies
Analytics cookies on our website are set by Google Analytics. We do not control Google’s cookie practices; we recommend reviewing Google’s Privacy Policy for information about how Google processes analytics data. No other third-party cookies are set on moleculepath.com.
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time, for example if we add new types of cookies or if regulations change. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
- Company: Moleculepath Bio
- Email: [email protected]
- Address: 101 Federal Street, Suite 1900, Boston, MA 02110