Cookie Policy
Last updated: March 2026
1. What are cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, tablet, or smartphone by a website when you visit it. They are widely used to make websites function, or to make them work more efficiently, and to provide information to the website owners.
Cookies can be categorized based on their purpose and the party that places them. On this page, we explain which cookies we use on the PCD CareHub website and why.
2. Which cookies do we use
2.1 Functional cookies (necessary)
Functional cookies are necessary for the proper functioning of our website. Without these cookies, the website cannot work correctly. These cookies are placed as soon as you visit the website and do not require consent.
Examples of functional cookies we use:
- Remembering your cookie preferences.
- Session cookies to load the website correctly.
- Security cookies to prevent abuse.
2.2 Analytical cookies
We use Google Analytics (Google LLC) via Google Tag Manager to understand how visitors use our website. Google Analytics collects information about the number of visitors, which pages are most visited, and how visitors navigate through the website. All information collected by these cookies is aggregated and therefore anonymous. IP addresses are anonymised. We use this data exclusively to improve the performance of our website. You can prevent data collection by Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
2.3 Marketing cookies
Marketing cookies are used to track visitors across different websites. The purpose is to display advertisements that are relevant and engaging for the individual user. At present, PCD CareHub makes limited use of marketing cookies. Should this change in the future, we will update this cookie policy and request your consent before these cookies are placed.
3. Cookie overview
Below you will find an overview of the cookies we use on our website:
| Cookie | Type | Purpose | Retention period |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Functional | Stores your cookie preferences | 12 months |
| session_id | Functional | Session identification for website operation | Session |
| _ga | Analytical | Google Analytics — distinguishes unique visitors | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Analytical | Google Analytics 4 — maintains session state | 2 years |
| _gid | Analytical | Google Analytics — distinguishes visitors | 24 hours |
| _gat | Analytical | Google Analytics — throttles request rate | 1 minute |
4. Managing cookies
You can decide for yourself whether to accept or reject cookies. On your first visit to our website, you will be asked to set your cookie preferences. In addition, you can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
Below you will find instructions for managing cookies in the most commonly used browsers:
- Google Chrome: Go to Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data. Here you can block or delete cookies.
- Mozilla Firefox: Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and site data. Here you can adjust your cookie preferences.
- Safari: Go to Preferences > Privacy. Here you can manage cookies and delete website data.
- Microsoft Edge: Go to Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies and site data.
Want to learn more about cookies in general? Visit www.allaboutcookies.org or www.youronlinechoices.eu.
5. Changes to this policy
PCD CareHub reserves the right to modify this cookie policy at any time. Any changes will be published on this page with an updated date. We recommend that you review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we use cookies.
6. Contact
Do you have questions about our cookie policy? Please feel free to contact us:
You can also use our contact form. Please also refer to our privacy statement for more information about how we handle your personal data.