Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how The Care Ratings, operated by Watch Digital LLC ("we," "us," or "our"), uses cookies and similar technologies on our website at thecareratings.com (the "Site"). This Policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which provides additional context about how we handle personal information.

We have designed our Site with privacy in mind. We use a minimal number of cookies, we do not use third-party advertising cookies, and our analytics system (Umami) is cookieless by design.

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, to remember your preferences, and to provide website operators with information about how their site is being used.

Similar technologies include:

• Local Storage: A browser-based storage mechanism that functions similarly to cookies but stores more data and does not expire automatically.
• Session Storage: Similar to local storage but cleared when you close your browser tab.
• Pixel Tags / Web Beacons: Tiny invisible images embedded in web pages or emails that can track whether a page or email was opened.

We use a minimal set of cookies, categorized as follows:

2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the Site to function. They cannot be disabled because the Site cannot operate without them. They do not collect any information that could be used for marketing.

2.2 Preference and Functionality Technologies

We also use certain preference and functionality technologies, which may include cookies, local storage, or similar browser-based tools, to remember your settings and improve requested features. Depending on your jurisdiction and the exact implementation in use, some of these technologies may be treated differently from strictly necessary cookies under applicable law.

2.3 Analytics Cookies

We do not use traditional analytics cookies.

Our analytics platform is Umami, a privacy-focused, open-source analytics tool that we self-host. Umami collects anonymized usage data without using cookies, without tracking individual users across sessions, and without sharing analytics data with advertising networks or unrelated third parties. We configure Umami to minimize personal data collection, but compliance obligations may vary by jurisdiction and implementation.

The data Umami collects is limited to: page views, session duration, referral source, country and region (not city or precise location), browser type, and device type. No personally identifiable information is collected or stored.

2.4 Third-Party Cookies

We use a limited number of third-party services that may set cookies. We have selected these services specifically because they are privacy-respecting.

We do not use:

• Google Analytics or any Google advertising cookies
• Facebook Pixel or any Meta advertising cookies
• Any third-party behavioral advertising or retargeting cookies
• Any data broker or audience enrichment cookies

In addition to cookies, we use browser Local Storage for the following purposes:

Local storage data is stored entirely on your device and is not transmitted to our servers except where explicitly noted (e.g., saved facilities are synced to your account upon login).

We use Cloudflare Turnstile as our bot protection solution on all forms across the Site, including account registration, login, review submission, the Add Listing form, the Report Listing form, and the contact form.

Turnstile is a privacy-preserving alternative to traditional CAPTCHA systems. It is designed not to use advertising cookies for its core functionality and not to collect behavioral data for advertising purposes. Depending on configuration and security conditions, Turnstile or related Cloudflare services may use short-lived cookies or similar technologies, including cf_clearance, to confirm that a challenge has been passed. These technologies are used for security and abuse prevention.

We treat Turnstile and related Cloudflare security technologies as security-focused tools. The legal treatment of those technologies may vary by jurisdiction and implementation.

5.1 Browser Settings

You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. The following links provide instructions for the most common browsers:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Apple Safari
• Microsoft Edge

Please note that disabling strictly necessary cookies will prevent you from logging in and using account features on the Site.

5.2 Opt-Out of Specific Services

• Cloudflare: Cloudflare cookies are strictly necessary for security and cannot be opted out of while using the Site. For more information, see Cloudflare's privacy policy.
• Stripe: Stripe cookies are only set on payment pages and are strictly necessary for payment processing. For more information, see Stripe's privacy policy.

5.3 Do Not Track

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) signal. Because our analytics system (Umami) does not track individual users by design, our Site effectively honors the spirit of DNT regardless of whether the signal is present. We do not respond to DNT signals in a technical sense because we do not engage in the cross-site tracking that DNT is designed to prevent.

Because our analytics system is cookieless and most of the technologies described in this Policy are used for authentication, security, fraud prevention, or user-requested functionality, we may not display a cookie consent banner in all jurisdictions or in all site contexts. Where applicable law requires consent for non-essential cookies or similar technologies, we may rely on an available consent mechanism, browser setting, service interaction, or other legally recognized method before using those technologies.

If we introduce any new technologies that require additional notice or consent, we will update this Policy and implement an appropriate compliance mechanism before or at the time of deployment, as applicable.

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this Policy and, where appropriate, notify you by email or through a notice on the Site.

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

By Email: legal@thecareratings.com
By Contact Form: thecareratings.com/contact

We do not accept requests submitted by physical mail.

This Cookie Policy was last reviewed and updated on March 1, 2026.
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