Cookie Policy

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

TAFMEDS uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our platform at tafmeds.com.

These cookies are necessary for the Platform to function properly. They enable core functionality such as:

• User authentication - Keeping you logged in during your session
• Session management - Maintaining your active session state
• Security features - Protecting against unauthorized access and fraud
• Secure area access - Enabling access to protected parts of the Platform

These cookies remember your preferences and settings to provide a more personalized experience:

• Theme preference - Remembering your light/dark mode choice
• Display settings - Storing accessibility and display preferences
• Language preferences - Remembering your language selection
• Practice session settings - Saving your preferred timing and deck options

We may use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with the Platform:

• Page analytics - Pages visited and time spent on each page
• Feature usage - Which features are used and user flow patterns
• Error tracking - Identifying and fixing technical issues
• Performance monitoring - Measuring load times and responsiveness
• Aggregated statistics - Understanding overall usage trends

The following table details the specific cookies used on TAFMEDS:

Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We use the following third-party services that may set cookies:

We do not control these third-party cookies. Please refer to the respective privacy policies of these services for more information.

In addition to cookies, we use browser local storage to store certain information locally on your device:

• Authentication tokens - For persistent login across sessions
• User preferences - Settings and customization options
• Cached data - For improved performance and offline functionality
• Session recovery data - To restore interrupted practice sessions
• Onboarding progress - Tracking your learning module completion

Local storage data remains on your device until explicitly cleared through your browser settings or the Platform's settings page.

You can control and manage cookies in several ways:

Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:

• View what cookies are stored on your device
• Delete all or specific cookies
• Block cookies from being set
• Set preferences for specific websites

Platform Settings

You can manage certain cookie preferences through the Settings page when logged in, including:

• Theme preferences (light/dark mode)
• Practice session settings
• Notification preferences
• Display and accessibility options

Analytics Opt-Out

For analytics cookies, you can opt out using these tools:

• Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activity tracked.

Currently, there is no universal standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. TAFMEDS does not currently respond to DNT signals, but we limit tracking to what is necessary for:

• Platform operation and security
• Research purposes (with your consent)
• Improving the user experience

We are committed to respecting your privacy preferences and will update our practices as standards evolve.

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons.

When we make changes:

• The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will be revised
• For material changes, we will notify you via email or a prominent notice on the platform
• We encourage you to review this policy periodically

Your continued use of TAFMEDS after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

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

We aim to respond to all inquiries within 48 business hours.