Effective date: April 4, 2024
This Cookie Policy explains how Acupuncture Care Alliance (“ACA,” “we,” “our,” “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on acupuncturecare.org. ACA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that conducts community‑based research and shares transparent, noncommercial findings. We do not provide individualized medical care or medical advice. This page focuses on website technologies used for functionality and measurement.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. They enable core site functions, remember certain preferences, and help us understand how visitors use our pages so we can improve the site.
Why we use cookies
- Essential operations: To load pages securely, support navigation, and operate basic site features.
- Research‑oriented analytics: To understand aggregate, non‑identifying usage patterns (for example, which pages are most visited) so we can improve content about nonprofit research, methods, governance, and policy.
- Donations and embeds: To support donation tools (e.g., Donorbox) and embedded content that are necessary for our nonprofit operations and communications.
Types of cookies we use
- Strictly necessary cookies: Required for the site to function (security, tag management, core performance). These cannot be switched off via our site because they are essential.
- Analytics/measurement cookies: Help us evaluate site usage in aggregate. We use this information to improve navigation and content related to nonprofit research. These cookies are not used to provide personalized health guidance.
- Functional/embedded cookies: May be set by donation widgets or embedded third‑party content to operate those features properly.
Third‑party tools that may set cookies
We use the following services. Their cookies are governed by their own policies:
- Google Tag Manager (GTM): Manages tags and scripts needed for site functionality and measurement.
Google Privacy Policy - Google Analytics: Provides aggregate, non‑identifying analytics to help us improve content and navigation.
Google Privacy Policy • Analytics Opt‑Out Add‑On - Donorbox (donation tool): Supports secure donations and may use cookies to operate the embedded donation form.
Donorbox Privacy Policy - Embedded media (as applicable): If we embed content (e.g., maps, video), the provider may set cookies to deliver that content. Please see the provider’s policy for details.
Your choices and controls
- Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Doing so may affect some site features.
- Google Analytics: You can opt out with the Google Analytics Opt‑Out Add‑On.
- Cookie banners (where required): If a consent banner is shown, you can adjust your preferences there at any time.
- Do Not Track: Many browsers offer a Do Not Track (DNT) signal. There is currently no industry consensus on responding to DNT, so our site may not respond to these signals.
Data and privacy notes
- We use analytics in aggregate to improve our nonprofit research website. We do not use cookies to provide individualized health advice or to make treatment recommendations.
- Third‑party providers may collect IP addresses or device identifiers in the ordinary operation of their services. Please review their privacy policies to learn more.
Updates to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Please check back periodically.
Contact us
Questions about this policy or our use of cookies? Email contact@acupuncturecare.org or use our Contact page.
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