Privacy Policy

Cookie Policy

Last Updated: January 01, 2026

Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Biomedical Statistical Consulting LLC ("BSC," "we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website www.biomedstat.com (the "Site"). This policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners. Cookies allow the Site to recognize your device and store information about your preferences or past actions.

Types of Cookies We Use

1. Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of our Site and cannot be disabled in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms.

Examples:

Session management cookies
Security cookies
Load balancing cookies

Legal Basis: These cookies are necessary for the legitimate operation of our website and do not require consent under applicable laws.

2. Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our Site, such as which pages are visited most often and whether visitors receive error messages. This information helps us improve how our Site works.

Technologies Used:

Google Analytics 4: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our Site. This includes tracking page views, time on site, bounce rates, and traffic sources. Google Analytics sets cookies to collect this information anonymously.
Squarespace Analytics: Our website platform collects basic analytics about site performance and visitor behavior.

Information Collected:

Pages visited and time spent on each page
How you arrived at our Site (referral source)
Device and browser information
Geographic location (country/city level)
User interactions and navigation patterns

Legal Basis: We use these cookies with your consent, which can be managed through our cookie banner.

3. Functionality Cookies

These cookies enable our Site to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.

Examples:

Language preferences
Region selection
Customized content display

Legal Basis: These cookies enhance your experience but are not essential. We use them with your consent.

4. Targeting and Advertising Cookies

If we implement advertising or retargeting campaigns in the future, these cookies may be used to deliver ads relevant to you and your interests. They also help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

Current Status: We currently do not use advertising cookies, but this may change in the future. We will update this policy accordingly and obtain your consent before implementing such cookies.

Third-Party Services and Cookies

Our Site may integrate with third-party services that set their own cookies. These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies, and we do not control how they use cookies.

Third-Party Services We May Use:

Google Tag Manager: Used to manage tracking codes and marketing tags
Google Fonts: Used to display custom fonts on our Site
Content Delivery Networks (CDNs): Used to deliver website content efficiently
Social Media Platforms: If you interact with social media sharing buttons or embedded content

Your Rights: You can control third-party cookies through your browser settings or by visiting the third party's privacy settings directly.

Cookie Duration

Cookies may be either "session cookies" or "persistent cookies":

Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device for a set period or until you manually delete them

The specific duration of each cookie depends on its purpose. Analytics cookies typically remain for 1-2 years, while session cookies expire immediately after your browsing session ends.

How to Manage Cookies

You have several options to manage and control cookies on our Site:

1. Cookie Banner

When you first visit our Site, you will see a cookie banner that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer.

2. Browser Settings

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

View what cookies are stored on your device
Delete existing cookies
Block all cookies
Block third-party cookies
Block cookies from specific websites

Please Note: If you block all cookies, you may not be able to access certain features of our Site, and your user experience may be diminished.

Browser-Specific Instructions:

Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data
Internet Explorer: Tools > Internet Options > Privacy > Advanced

3. Third-Party Opt-Out Tools

You can opt out of certain third-party advertising and analytics cookies through:

Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals websites that you do not want your online activities tracked. Our Site does not currently respond to DNT signals, as there is no universal standard for how websites should respond to these signals.

Data Protection and Privacy Rights

For EU/UK Visitors (GDPR/UK GDPR)

Under the General Data Protection Regulation and UK GDPR, you have the following rights:

Right to access your personal data
Right to rectify inaccurate data
Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
Right to restrict processing
Right to data portability
Right to object to processing
Right to withdraw consent at any time

For California Visitors (CCPA/CPRA)

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act and California Privacy Rights Act, you have the right to:

Know what personal information is collected
Know if personal information is sold or shared
Opt-out of the sale of personal information
Request deletion of personal information
Non-discrimination for exercising your rights

For Other US State Residents

If you are a resident of Colorado, Connecticut, Utah, Virginia, or other states with comprehensive privacy laws, you may have similar rights. Please contact us to exercise your rights.

Cookies and Clinical Trial Data

Important Note: The cookies described in this policy are used only for website functionality, analytics, and marketing purposes. We do not use cookies to collect, store, or process any Protected Health Information (PHI), clinical trial data, or other sensitive research data regulated by HIPAA, FDA 21 CFR Part 11, or Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines.

All clinical trial data and PHI are handled through secure, validated systems with appropriate safeguards, as described in our Privacy Policy and Security & Compliance documentation.

International Data Transfers

Some of the third-party services we use (such as Google Analytics) may transfer and process your data outside your country of residence, including to the United States. We ensure that such transfers are conducted in accordance with applicable data protection laws and appropriate safeguards are in place.

Children's Privacy

Our Site is not directed to children under the age of 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children through cookies or other tracking technologies. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided information through our Site, please contact us immediately.

Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy.

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically. If we make material changes, we may provide additional notice, such as through a prominent announcement on our Site or via email to our registered users.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy, our use of cookies, or wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact us:

Biomedical Statistical Consulting LLC
2400 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
United States

Email: hello@biomedstat.com
Phone: +12158391501

For privacy-related inquiries, you may also contact our Privacy Officer at hello@biomedstat.com.

Cookie Details

Below is a detailed list of cookies that may be set when you visit our Site:

Google Analytics Cookies

Cookie: _ga

· Provider: Google Analytics

· Purpose: Distinguishes unique users

· Category: Analytics

· Duration: 2 years

· More Information: Google Privacy Policy

Cookie: ga*

· Provider: Google Analytics

· Purpose: Used to persist session state

· Category: Analytics

· Duration: 2 years

· More Information: Google Privacy Policy

Cookie: _gid

· Provider: Google Analytics

· Purpose: Distinguishes users

· Category: Analytics

· Duration: 24 hours

· More Information: Google Privacy Policy

Squarespace Platform Cookies

Cookie: ss_cookieConsentLevel

· Provider: Squarespace

· Purpose: Stores cookie consent preferences

· Category: Necessary

· Duration: 1 year

· More Information: Squarespace Cookie Policy

Cookie: ss_cvr

· Provider: Squarespace

· Purpose: Visitor tracking

· Category: Analytics

· Duration: 2 years

· More Information: Squarespace Cookie Policy

Cookie: ss_cvt

· Provider: Squarespace

· Purpose: Visitor session tracking

· Category: Analytics

· Duration: 30 minutes

· More Information: Squarespace Cookie Policy

Note: This list may not include all cookies set by third-party services or future updates to our Site. We recommend using your browser's cookie management tools to view all cookies stored on your device.

Consent Statement:

By continuing to use our Site after seeing our cookie banner, or by clicking "Accept" on the cookie banner, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this Cookie Policy, except for strictly necessary cookies which do not require consent.

You may withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your cookie preferences through the cookie banner settings or your browser settings.