This Cookie Policy explains how Infonote Datasystems Ltd ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website at corepathology.com or use our Laboratory Information Management System.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide information to website owners, and enable certain features.
Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels, and local storage, which function similarly to cookies.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Enable essential website functionality
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Understand how you use our website
- Improve our services and user experience
- Provide secure access to the CoreLIMS application
- Analyse website traffic and performance
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, session management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session_id | Maintains your session while using the application | Session |
| csrf_token | Prevents cross-site request forgery attacks | Session |
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie preferences | 1 year |
3.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your preferences and settings.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| user_preferences | Stores your display and interface preferences | 1 year |
| language | Remembers your language preference | 1 year |
3.3 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics - distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics - maintains session state | 2 years |
3.4 Marketing Cookies
We do not currently use marketing or advertising cookies on our website. If this changes, we will update this policy and seek your consent.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies. Third parties we work with include:
- Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance monitoring
- LinkedIn: If you use social sharing features
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies.
You can also manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View what cookies are stored and delete them individually
- Block third-party cookies
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Block all cookies
- Delete all cookies when you close your browser
Please note that blocking all cookies may impact your ability to use our website and the CoreLIMS application.
5.1 Browser-Specific Instructions
6. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will post any changes on this page and update the "Last updated" date.
7. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact:
Infonote Datasystems Ltd
123 Laboratory Lane
Birmingham B1 1AA
United Kingdom
Email: privacy@corepathology.com
Phone: 0121 234 5678