1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognise your device, remember your preferences, and collect information about how you interact with the site.
Cookies can be session cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or persistent cookies (which remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them). They can be set by us (first-party cookies) or by third-party services we use (third-party cookies).
2. Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function correctly. They cannot be disabled. They do not store any personally identifiable information.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session | Maintains your session state as you navigate the site | Session |
| nav-state | Remembers whether the mobile navigation is open or closed | Session |
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website — which pages are visited most, how long visitors stay, and where they come from. This information is used in aggregate and anonymised form to improve our website. These cookies are only set with your consent.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users; generates statistical data on site usage | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Session tracking for Google Analytics 4 | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users (session-level) | 24 hours |
Functional / Preference Cookies
These cookies remember choices you make (such as your preferred chart view on the Cancer Prevalence section) to improve your experience on return visits.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| kclg-chart-view | Remembers your preferred cancer data chart view (US / Global / Both) | 30 days |
Third-Party Embedded Content
Some pages on this Site embed content from third-party platforms. These platforms may set their own cookies when you interact with embedded content. We do not control these cookies.
| Provider | Content Type | Cookie Purpose | Policy Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| YouTube (Google) | Embedded videos | Video play tracking, content personalisation | Google Privacy Policy |
| Cloudflare CDN | Chart.js library | Performance and security (no tracking cookies set) | Cloudflare Policy |
3. Managing and Withdrawing Consent
You can control cookies in several ways:
- Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to refuse, delete, or be notified about cookies through their settings. Consult your browser's help documentation for instructions.
- Google Analytics opt-out: You can prevent Google Analytics from collecting data about your visit by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
- Do Not Track: Some browsers support a "Do Not Track" signal. Where technically feasible, we honour this signal.
Please note that disabling strictly necessary cookies may impair site functionality. Disabling analytics cookies will not affect your ability to access or use any content on the Site.
4. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy when we add new features or third-party services to the Site. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
5. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact:
KCLEAGENICS MEDICAL INC.
Email: keog@kclgmedical.com
Telephone: 312-225-3916
For broader data privacy questions, please refer to our Privacy Policy.