Cookie Policy
At Rubyridge, we are committed to providing our audience with high-quality editorial content focused on medicine and health. Understanding how we use cookies helps ensure that we maintain a transparent relationship with our users, allowing them to engage with our in-depth research and analyses effectively.
What Cookies Are
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They are designed to hold a modest amount of data specific to a user and website, which can be accessed either by the web server or the client computer. This technology is essential for enhancing user experience by remembering user preferences and login information, and also for tracking user behavior.
For Rubyridge, cookies play a crucial role in our editorial platform as they allow us to gather insights into user interactions with our content, such as in-depth research reports and clinical study analyses. By understanding how our audience engages with our materials, we can continuously improve our offerings and ensure that our content remains relevant and valuable.
Cookies Used on This Site
Rubyridge employs several types of cookies to enhance user experience and analyze site performance. Below are the categories of cookies utilized on our platform.
- Strictly Necessary: session tokens, CSRF protection, consent storage — cannot be disabled
- Analytics (Google Analytics 4): _ga (2 years), _gid (24 hours) — anonymized behavioral data to improve editorial content
- Advertising (Google Ads): _gcl_au (90 days), _gcl_aw — conversion tracking and campaign effectiveness measurement
- Preference: stores your cookie consent level (all / analytics / essential)
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Users have the ability to manage their cookie preferences through their browser settings. Each browser provides options to control or disable cookies, ensuring that users can customize their online experience.
- Chrome: Go to Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data.
- Firefox: Navigate to Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data.
- Safari: Open Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data.
- Edge: Visit Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies.
"For enhanced privacy, users may also utilize the Google Analytics opt-out tool and manage their Google Ads settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect site navigation and the user experience."
Our Consent System
Rubyridge employs a three-level consent banner that allows users to select their preferred level of cookie usage: Accept All, Analytics Only, or Essential Only. This system ensures that users have control over their data preferences while still providing access to valuable editorial content.
Consent is stored to remember your preferences for future visits, and you can easily change your selection at any time through our consent management tool, ensuring your ongoing control over how your data is utilized.
Updates and Contact
Rubyridge is committed to keeping our audience informed about any changes to our cookie policy. Updates will be communicated through our website, and users are encouraged to review the policy periodically to stay informed about how we handle cookies.
For any questions or concerns regarding our cookie policy, please reach out to us at johnjohnson@rubyridge.cc or visit us at 1989 NE 163 ROAD, ST NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FL 33162.