Cookie Policy
eDrugstore.com Cookie & Tracking Technology Policy
Last Updated: November 12, 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how Secure Medical, Inc. (eDrugstore.com) (“we,” “our,” or “us”) uses cookies, pixels, tags, and similar technologies to improve user experience, prevent fraud, measure advertising performance, and maintain full regulatory compliance with HIPAA, CCPA/CPRA, GDPR, and LegitScript.
This policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions.
1. Overview of Our Cookie Practices
We use cookies and related technologies (“Cookies”) to:
- Enable secure site functionality and authentication
- Protect against spam, abuse, and fraud
- Improve platform speed, usability, and customer experience
- Measure marketing effectiveness and advertising attribution
- Support HIPAA-compliant telehealth and e-commerce operations
Cookies may be placed directly by us (first-party cookies) or by our trusted partners (third-party cookies). These partners are vetted for compliance, data security, and restricted use of non-identifiable information.
2. Categories of Cookies We Use
| Category | Purpose | Examples of Providers |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Ensure site security, fraud prevention, and essential operation such as login sessions, payments, and form submissions. | eDrugstore.com Core System, Shopify, Authorize.net, Stripe, ClickCease (fraud detection), arttrk.com (transaction tracking), ywxi.net (affiliate conversion validation) |
| Functional | Remember user settings, preferences, and improve overall experience. | HubSpot Forms, Ontraport, Attentive, Vibe |
| Analytics & Performance | Monitor site performance, troubleshoot issues, and analyze traffic trends. | Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, HubSpot Analytics, Hotjar, Vibe Analytics |
| Compliance & Verification | Ensure platform legitimacy, safety, and regulatory transparency. | LegitScript (static.legitscript.com) |
| Marketing & Advertising | Measure engagement, optimize ad performance, and deliver relevant promotions responsibly. | Meta/Facebook Pixel, Facebook Conversion Tracking, Facebook Signal, TikTok Pixel, Google Ads Conversion Linker, Trustpilot, YouTube, Ontraport, Attentive, arttrk.com, ywxi.net |
3. Specific Technologies in Use
We integrate the following systems across our domains and marketing channels:
- Google Inc. – Google Analytics, Tag Manager, Conversion Linker, and YouTube for performance insights and conversion reporting.
- Meta Platforms, Inc. (Facebook) – Facebook Pixel, Conversion Tracking, and Facebook Signal for anonymous advertising analytics. No PHI or prescription data is transmitted.
- TikTok Inc. – TikTok Conversion Pixel for ad optimization.
- HubSpot, Inc. – Marketing automation, site analytics, and embedded forms.
- Ontraport – Email tracking and campaign performance measurement.
- Attentive Mobile, Inc. – SMS marketing consent and attribution tracking.
- Trustpilot – Review collection and user-verified feedback forms.
- LegitScript LLC – Compliance validation and legitimacy badge hosting.
- ClickCease (Cheq AI Technologies Ltd.) – Fraud detection and invalid click prevention.
- arttrk.com & ywxi.net – Conversion tracking and affiliate link integrity verification.
- Hotjar & Vibe – Heat-mapping, scroll analytics, and user experience optimization.
These tools are used only for non-identifiable, aggregate data. No Protected Health Information (PHI) or sensitive medical details are collected, transmitted, or shared.
4. Sensitive Data and HIPAA Compliance
eDrugstore.com strictly separates telehealth and pharmacy operations from analytics and advertising systems.
- PHI, prescription data, and patient identifiers are never shared with analytics, advertising, or social media platforms.
- All cookies operate in compliance with HIPAA de-identification standards and LegitScript’s Healthcare Merchant Certification requirements.
- Advertising data is anonymized, encrypted, and audited regularly.
5. Your Choices and Right to Opt-Out
We give you full control over cookie preferences:
- Cookie Consent Tool: Upon visiting, you may “Accept All,” “Reject Non-Essential,” or “Customize Preferences.”
- Browser Controls: You can block or delete cookies in your browser’s privacy settings.
- Global Privacy Controls (GPC): We honor browser “Do Not Track” and GPC signals automatically.
- Third-Party Opt-Outs:
Disabling cookies may impact certain features, such as checkout, telehealth forms, or referral rewards.
6. Data Retention
- Session cookies expire when your browser closes.
- Persistent cookies last up to 12 months, unless deleted earlier.
- Analytics and event data are stored only in aggregated, anonymized form and purged routinely.
7. Data Security and Legal Protection
We employ layered encryption, firewall segmentation, and regular audits to ensure all data collected through cookies remains de-identified and secure.
Our policies are crafted to protect against claims arising from unauthorized data use or alleged sharing of health data with third-party advertising platforms (including Meta/Facebook and TikTok).
8. Updates to This Policy
We may modify this policy periodically to reflect new technologies or regulatory requirements. Updates will be posted with a revised “Last Updated” date. Continued use of our Platform constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
9. Contact Us
Secure Medical, Inc. (eDrugstore.com)
5801 S. McClintock Drive, Suite 107
Tempe, Arizona 85283
Phone: 800-550-0793
Email: admin@securemedical.com
For privacy concerns, please visit our Privacy Policy.