Cookie Policy
Last updated: 28 March 2026
1. What are cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, remember your preferences, and provide information to the site owner.
2. How CareGist uses cookies
CareGist uses a minimal approach to cookies. We do not use advertising cookies, tracking cookies, or third-party analytics cookies.
| Cookie type | Purpose | Duration | Consent required |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential / strictly necessary | Session management, security tokens, CSRF protection | Session (deleted when you close browser) | No (exempt under PECR) |
| Local storage | Store your API key and tier for the dashboard, compare list | Until you clear browser data or log out | No (strictly necessary for functionality) |
3. What we do not use
- Google Analytics or any third-party analytics service
- Advertising or remarketing cookies
- Social media tracking pixels
- Cross-site tracking cookies
- Fingerprinting or device identification technologies
4. Third-party cookies
When you make a payment through Stripe Checkout, Stripe may set its own cookies on the Stripe-hosted checkout page. These are governed by Stripe's cookie policy. CareGist does not control these cookies.
5. Managing cookies
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- See what cookies are stored and delete them individually
- Block third-party cookies
- Block all cookies
- Clear all cookies when you close the browser
Note: blocking essential cookies may prevent CareGist from functioning correctly (e.g., your dashboard may not load).
6. Legal basis
Our use of essential cookies is permitted under Regulation 6 of the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR), which exempts cookies that are strictly necessary for providing a service requested by the user. No consent banner is required for these cookies.
If we introduce non-essential cookies in the future (such as analytics), we will update this policy and implement a consent mechanism before setting those cookies.
7. Contact
Questions about cookies: privacy@caregist.co.uk