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Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how EHSINDEX.NET uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. We believe in transparency and want you to understand exactly how we use these technologies while respecting your privacy.

Last Updated: April 4th, 2025

Minimal Cookies, Maximum Privacy

Functional cookies only - no tracking or advertising

At EHSINDEX, we use cookies sparingly and only when necessary to provide you with a functional website experience. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can control them.

Consistent with our privacy-first approach, we use only essential cookies required for basic website functionality. We do NOT use cookies to:

Track your personal identity
Serve targeted advertising
Share data with advertisers
Build personal profiles

Our cookies are NOT connected to your personal information or assessment data

1 What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They allow the website to:

  • Remember your preferences and settings
  • Keep you logged in during your session
  • Understand how you use the website to improve functionality
  • Provide essential security features

Cookies typically expire when you close your browser (session cookies) or after a set period (persistent cookies).

2 Types of Cookies We Use

Essential/Strictly Necessary Cookies

REQUIRED - Cannot be disabled

These cookies are absolutely necessary for the website to function properly. Without these cookies, our Services would not work.

What We Use Essential Cookies For:

  • Assessment Session Management: Maintaining your progress during an assessment so you don't lose your work
  • Security: Preventing fraud and ensuring secure connections
  • Load Balancing: Distributing traffic across servers for optimal performance
  • Basic Functionality: Remembering your Candidate ID during your assessment session

Privacy Note: These cookies do NOT collect or store personal information. They contain only technical data needed for the website to function.

Analytics Cookies (Anonymous)

OPTIONAL - Can be disabled in browser

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous information.

What We Use Analytics Cookies For:

  • Understanding which pages are visited most frequently
  • Measuring website performance and load times
  • Identifying technical issues or errors
  • Improving user experience based on usage patterns

Privacy Guarantee: All analytics data is aggregated and anonymized. We cannot identify individual users from this data, and it is NOT connected to your Candidate ID or assessment results.

Cookies We Do NOT Use

Advertising Cookies

We do not use cookies to serve ads or track you across websites

Tracking Cookies

We do not track your browsing behavior across other websites

Social Media Cookies

We do not use cookies from social media platforms to track you

Marketing Cookies

We do not build profiles for marketing or remarketing purposes

3 Third-Party Cookies

In some cases, we may use trusted third-party services that may set cookies on your device. We carefully select these partners and limit their use to essential services only.

Hosting and Infrastructure

Our website hosting provider may use cookies to ensure reliable service delivery, security, and performance optimization.

Analytics Services

We may use analytics tools (like Google Analytics) with IP anonymization enabled to understand website usage patterns. These cookies collect only anonymized, aggregated data.

Security Services

Security providers may use cookies to detect and prevent malicious activity, DDoS attacks, and other security threats.

Our Commitment: We require all third-party service providers to respect your privacy and comply with applicable data protection laws. They are only permitted to use cookies for the specific services they provide to us.

4 How to Control and Delete Cookies

You Are In Control

Manage your cookie preferences

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer.

Important: If you choose to disable essential cookies, some features of our website may not function properly, and you may not be able to complete assessments.

How to Delete Cookies

You can delete cookies that have already been set on your device through your browser settings. Here's how:

  1. Open your browser's settings or preferences menu
  2. Look for "Privacy," "Security," or "Cookies" settings
  3. Find the option to view or manage cookies
  4. Select the cookies you want to delete and remove them
  5. You can also choose to clear all cookies at once

Note: Deleting cookies will log you out of websites and may remove your preferences.

5 Cookie Lifespan

Session Cookies

Duration: Temporary - deleted when you close your browser
Purpose: Essential for maintaining your assessment session and security during your visit

Persistent Cookies

Duration: Remain on your device for a set period (typically 12-24 months)
Purpose: Analytics and performance monitoring to improve our services
Can be deleted: Yes, at any time through your browser settings

6 How This Aligns With Our Privacy Commitment

Privacy-First Cookie Approach

Consistent with our zero personal information policy

Our cookie usage is designed to support our commitment to privacy outlined in our Privacy Policy:

No Personal Data Collection

Cookies are NOT used to collect personal information beyond your Candidate ID during assessments

Anonymous Analytics Only

Analytics cookies cannot identify you personally or link to your assessment data

No Advertising or Tracking

We never use cookies for targeted ads or cross-site tracking

Essential Functionality Only

Required cookies serve only to make the website work properly

Related Policies

Our cookie usage works in conjunction with our other policies to protect your privacy:

7 Do Not Track (DNT) 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.

Our Response: Because we do not track users for advertising or marketing purposes and collect minimal data through cookies, enabling DNT in your browser will have little practical effect on our website. We respect your privacy by default, regardless of DNT settings.

8 Changes to This Cookie Policy

Stay Informed About Updates

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our practices. When we make changes, we will:

  • Post the updated policy on this page
  • Update the "Last Updated" date at the top
  • Notify you through our website or email for significant changes

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

Questions About Cookies?

We're here to help explain our cookie usage and address any concerns.

General Inquiries

[email protected]

For questions about cookies and website functionality

Privacy Team

[email protected]

For privacy-related questions and data concerns

Visit Our Website

www.ehsindex.net

Explore our services and resources

Response Time: We typically respond to all inquiries within 2-3 business days.

Cookie Policy Summary

We use minimal cookies - only what's necessary for functionality and anonymous analytics

Cookies are NOT linked to your personal identity or assessment data

We never use advertising, tracking, or marketing cookies

You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings

Our cookie policy aligns with our privacy-first commitment: zero personal information collection