Cookie Policy

Detailed Info on Cookie Usage

How Cookies Are Used

This site, cardione-website.com (referred to as the “Website”), uses cookies to streamline and enhance user experience for visitors. When you access the site, tiny text files called “cookies” are stored on your device—whether a computer or mobile gadget—via your browser. These files hold minimal data. Cookies come in different types: some boost efficiency, others unlock specific features. By breaking down our cookie use, we clarify how they:

  • Store your chosen settings
  • Save you from re-entering details like usernames or passwords during a session
  • Track how the site’s services and content are used, helping us refine your browsing experience

Types of Cookies Used by cardione-website.com

Here’s a breakdown of cookies based on their purpose:

Technical Cookies

These cookies ensure critical parts of the site function properly. They fall into two groups: persistent and session-based:

  • Persistent: Stay active until a set expiration date, even after closing the browser
  • Session: Deleted once the browser is closed

Sent directly from our domain, these cookies are essential for basic site operation and technical services. They’re always active unless you tweak browser settings (which might disrupt site functionality).

Analytical Cookies

Cookies in this category track how the site is used. cardione-website.com leverages this data for anonymous statistical evaluations to refine site performance and tailor content to user preferences. These cookies gather anonymized metrics on user behavior and traffic sources. They’re deployed by the site itself or third-party domains.

Third-Party Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect anonymous usage data, such as pages visited, session duration, traffic origins, geographic location, age, gender, and interests for marketing purposes. They’re sent from external domains unrelated to the site.

Google Analytics with Anonymized IP (Google Inc.)

Google Analytics, a service by Google Inc., uses anonymized user data to monitor and analyze site activity, generate reports, and integrate findings with other Google services. As a site, we comply with Google’s Advertising Features Policy.

Google may utilize this data to customize ads across its network. Data collected includes cookies and usage patterns. Processing occurs in the USA. Review Google’s privacy policy or opt-out tool for details. More on Google’s data practices: How Google uses data.

Third-Party Software Integration Cookies

These cookies embed third-party-developed features into the site, like social media sharing buttons or tools for mapping services. They’re sent from external domains or partner platforms that provide these functions to enhance the site’s capabilities.

Profiling Cookies

These cookies build user profiles to deliver targeted ads based on preferences shown while using the site. cardione-website.com isn’t legally required to seek consent for technical or analytics cookies essential to service delivery. For other cookie types, users can consent (or withhold it) through:

  • Browser or app settings adjustments
  • Modifying preferences within third-party services

Note: Blocking these cookies might restrict access to certain site features.

Google AdSense (Google)

Google AdSense, operated by Google Inc., uses the “Doubleclick” cookie to track user interactions with ads and services. We adhere to Google’s contractual terms and EU user consent rules.

Users can disable the Doubleclick cookie via Google’s opt-out guide. Data collected includes ad-related cookies and usage stats. Processing occurs in the USA. Review Google’s privacy policy for specifics.

Third-Party Websites and Services

The site may link to external platforms with separate privacy policies that differ from cardione-website.com’s. We bear no responsibility for these third-party practices.

How to Disable Cookies via Browser Settings:

Chrome

  • Open Chrome
  • Click the menu icon next to the address bar
  • Select “Settings”
  • Scroll to “Advanced” settings
  • Under “Privacy and security,” click “Site Settings”
  • Adjust cookie preferences under “Cookies”:
  1. Allow local data storage
  2. Keep data only until the browser closes
  3. Block all cookies
  4. Block third-party cookies and site data
  5. Set exceptions for specific sites
  6. Delete individual or all cookies

More details: Chrome cookie guide

Mozilla Firefox

  • Launch Firefox
  • Click the menu button in the toolbar
  • Choose “Options”
  • Go to “Privacy & Security”
  • Under “Enhanced Tracking Protection,” adjust settings:
  1. Block trackers in private windows
  2. Notify sites you don’t want to be tracked
  3. Disable tracking protection entirely
  4. Under “Cookies and Site Data”:
  1. Select “Custom” to block third-party cookies or set retention periods
  2. Delete stored cookies manually

Full instructions: Firefox cookie help

Internet Explorer

  • Open Internet Explorer
  • Click “Tools” > “Internet Options”
  • Under the “Privacy” tab, adjust the slider to control cookie behavior:
  1. Block all cookies
  2. Allow only first-party cookies
  3. Customize settings for handling third-party data

Use the “Sites” button to whitelist or blacklist specific domains.

Third-Party Websites and Services

The site may link to external platforms with separate privacy policies that differ from cardione-website.com’s. We bear no responsibility for these third-party practices.

How to Disable Cookies via Browser Settings:

Chrome

  • Open Chrome
  • Click the menu icon next to the address bar
  • Select “Settings”
  • Scroll to “Advanced” settings
  • Under “Privacy and security,” click “Site Settings”
  • Adjust cookie preferences under “Cookies”:
  1. Allow local data storage
  2. Keep data only until the browser closes
  3. Block all cookies
  4. Block third-party cookies and site data
  5. Set exceptions for specific sites
  6. Delete individual or all cookies

More details: Chrome cookie guide

Mozilla Firefox

  • Launch Firefox
  • Click the menu button in the toolbar
  • Choose “Options”
  • Go to “Privacy & Security”
  • Under “Enhanced Tracking Protection,” adjust settings:
  1. Block trackers in private windows
  2. Notify sites you don’t want to be tracked
  3. Disable tracking protection entirely
  4. Under “Cookies and Site Data”:
  1. Select “Custom” to block third-party cookies or set retention periods
  2. Delete stored cookies manually

Full instructions: Firefox cookie help

Internet Explorer

  • Open Internet Explorer
  • Click “Tools” > “Internet Options”
  • Under the “Privacy” tab, adjust the slider to control cookie behavior:
  1. Block all cookies
  2. Allow only first-party cookies
  3. Customize settings for handling third-party data

Use the “Sites” button to whitelist or blacklist specific domains. More info: IE cookie guide

Safari

  • Open Safari
  • Click “Safari” > “Preferences” > “Privacy”
  • Set “Block cookies” preferences
  • Click “Details” to view stored cookies

Learn more: Apple’s cookie policy

Safari iOS (mobile devices)

  • Open iOS Safari
  • Tap “Settings” > “Safari”
  • Tap “Block Cookies” and choose: “Never,” “Third-party and advertisers,” or “Always”
  • Delete stored cookies via “Settings” > “Safari” > “Clear Cookies and Data”

Details: iOS Safari guide

Opera

  • Open Opera
  • Click “Settings” > “Advanced” > “Cookies”
  • Choose:
  1. Accept all cookies
  2. Only allow first-party cookies
  3. Block all cookies

More info: Opera privacy guide

Disabling Third-Party Service Cookies

Manage preferences for third-party services here:
Google Services
Google+
Facebook
Twitter
LinkedIn

For general cookie info and opt-out options, visit:
www.aboutcookies.org
www.youronlinechoices.com