Effective Date: January 1, 2026
Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how DrSwarm, Inc. ("DrSwarm," "we," "us") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website and use our services.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website owners information about how visitors use their site.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential functionality: To enable core features like security, authentication, and load balancing
- Analytics: To understand how visitors interact with our website so we can improve it
- Advertising: To deliver relevant advertisements and measure their effectiveness
- Session replay: To record user sessions to identify usability issues and improve user experience
Strictly Necessary Cookies
Essential cookies required for the website to function properly. These cannot be disabled as they are necessary for core features like security, authentication, and load balancing.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| __pa_at | PropelAuth | Short-lived access token for authenticated API requests | Session |
| __pa_rt | PropelAuth | Refresh token used to obtain new access tokens | Session |
| __pa_state | PropelAuth | OAuth state parameter for secure login redirect | Session |
| __pa_return_to_path | PropelAuth | Post-login return path within the application | Session |
| ds_consent | DrSwarm | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
Analytics Cookies
Help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous usage information. This data helps us improve our services and user experience.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMP_* | Amplitude | Analytics tracking for understanding site usage patterns | 1 year |
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated number | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users for analytics purposes | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Throttles request rate to limit data collection | 1 minute |
Advertising Cookies
Used to deliver personalized advertisements and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. These cookies may track your browsing activity across websites.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Meta (Facebook) | Tracks visits across websites for targeted advertising | 3 months |
| _fbc | Meta (Facebook) | Stores click identifier from ad clicks | 3 months |
| _gcl_au | Google Ads | Stores conversion data for Google Ads | 90 days |
| _gcl_aw | Google Ads | Tracks ad click information for conversion measurement | 90 days |
Session Replay Cookies
Records your interactions with our website, including mouse movements, clicks, scrolling, and form inputs to help us identify usability issues and improve the user experience.
Note: This feature records your screen activity while using our site. Although we mask sensitive data like passwords and payment information, some information you enter may be captured. Enable only if you consent to this level of monitoring.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMP_SESSION_* | Amplitude | Identifies your session for replay recording | Session |
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time by:
- Clicking the "Manage Preferences" button in our cookie consent banner
- Clicking the "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information" link in our footer
- Adjusting your browser settings to block or delete cookies
Please note that blocking certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website and your user experience.
Global Privacy Control (GPC)
We respect the Global Privacy Control (GPC) signal. If your browser sends a GPC signal, we will automatically disable non-essential cookies and will not sell or share your personal information. To learn more about GPC, visit globalprivacycontrol.org.
Browser Cookie Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Here are links to cookie management instructions for popular browsers:
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we make significant changes, we will notify you by updating the "Effective Date" at the top of this policy and, where appropriate, through other communication channels.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at privacy@drswarm.com.