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Cookie Policy

Learn how VetCare uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and improve our services.

Last Updated: February 11, 2026

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our site.

Cookies contain information that is transferred to your device's hard drive. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

2. How We Use Cookies

Essential Website Functionality

Enable core features like secure login, appointment booking, and form submissions. These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly.

Personalization

Remember your preferences such as language, theme (dark/light mode), and display settings to provide a customized experience.

Analytics and Performance

Understand how visitors use our website, which pages are most popular, and identify areas for improvement to enhance user experience.

Marketing and Advertising

Deliver relevant advertisements and measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns. These cookies may track your browsing across different websites.

Security

Protect your account and detect fraudulent activity. Security cookies help us identify and prevent security risks.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Session Cookies

Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. They help maintain your session as you navigate through our website.

Temporary

Persistent Cookies

Remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They remember your preferences across multiple visits.

Long-term

First-Party Cookies

Set directly by VetCare. These cookies are used to provide core functionality and improve your experience on our site.

Our Cookies

Third-Party Cookies

Set by external services we use, such as analytics providers, advertising networks, and social media platforms.

External

4. Specific Cookies We Use

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration	Type
session_id	Maintains your login session	Session	Essential
theme_preference	Remembers dark/light mode choice	1 year	Functional
_ga	Google Analytics - tracks visitors	2 years	Analytics
_gid	Google Analytics - distinguishes users	24 hours	Analytics
cookie_consent	Stores your cookie preferences	1 year	Essential
_fbp	Facebook Pixel - ad targeting	3 months	Marketing

5. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may set cookies on your device:

Google Analytics

Helps us understand how visitors interact with our website.

Facebook Pixel

Enables targeted advertising and measures ad effectiveness.

Google Maps

Displays our clinic location and provides directions.

Payment Processors

Secure payment processing for online bookings and services.

Various providers

6. How to Manage Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences in several ways:

Website Cookie Settings

Use our cookie consent banner to customize your preferences. You can accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customize your settings.

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:

Google Chrome Mozilla Firefox Safari Microsoft Edge

Advertising Opt-Out

You can opt out of targeted advertising through these industry tools:

Digital Advertising Alliance • Your Online Choices • Network Advertising Initiative

Important: Blocking or deleting cookies may impact your experience on our website. Some features may not function properly without cookies enabled.

7. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. Currently, there is no uniform standard for how DNT signals should be interpreted.

VetCare respects your privacy choices. While we don't currently respond to DNT signals automatically, you can manage your cookie preferences through our cookie consent tool and browser settings.

8. Cookies on Mobile Devices

Mobile devices also use cookies and similar technologies. You can manage these through your device settings:

iOS Devices

Go to Settings → Safari → Privacy & Security to manage cookies and tracking preferences.

Learn more →

Android Devices

Go to Settings → Google → Ads to manage ad personalization and reset your advertising ID.

Learn more →

9. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy.