This Cookie Policy explains how HomeCare Providers Network (“HP Network,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our public website, www.hpnetworks.org (“Website”). It should be read together with our Privacy Policy, which describes how we handle personal information collected through the Website.

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1. Purpose and Scope

This policy describes what cookies are, why we use them, the categories of cookies we set, and the options you have to manage your preferences. It applies solely to cookies and similar tracking technologies used on our public Website and does not cover any client portals, EHR/EVV systems, or other online/offline platforms used to deliver services. Those platforms are governed by our Notice of Privacy Practices.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, improve performance, and provide insights into how visitors use the site. Cookies can be “session” cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or “persistent” cookies (which remain until they expire or you delete them). We may also use similar technologies such as pixels or web beacons for essential functionality and analytics.

3. Why We Use Cookies

• To enable core website functionality (e.g., security, accessibility, navigation).
• To improve performance and reliability of the Website.
• To remember your preferences and enhance your browsing experience.
• To understand how visitors use our Website so we can improve usability and content.

We do not use cookies to collect sensitive personal information, perform cross-site tracking, or sell user information.

4. Types of Cookies We Use

4.1 Essential Cookies

Required for the Website to function correctly. These enable core features such as security, accessibility, and page navigation. The Website cannot operate properly without them.

Example: Remembering your cookie consent choice so the banner does not reappear unnecessarily.

4.2 Statistics (Analytics) Cookies

Collect information anonymously to help us understand how visitors interact with the Website (e.g., which pages are most visited, how users navigate between pages). We use this to improve structure and content. The data collected does not personally identify you.

4.3 Functional Cookies

Remember user preferences and settings to improve usability and accessibility—such as language selection, accessibility options, or previously entered form inputs.

Example: googtrans cookie — remembers your selected language for translated content.

4.4 Marketing Cookies

May be used to understand general engagement with our public materials (e.g., social media links or informational campaigns). HP Network does not use cookies for targeted advertising or to track users across unrelated third-party websites.

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

When you visit our Website, a cookie banner allows you to manage your preferences:

1. Accept All Cookies — enables all cookie categories, including analytics.
2. Deny All Cookies — blocks all non-essential cookies; only essential cookies remain active.
3. Customize Preferences — lets you choose which cookie categories to allow or deny.

Your cookie preferences are stored locally on your device, are not linked to your personal identity, and are saved for future visits. You can change them at any time by reopening the cookie banner or adjusting your browser settings.

6. Third-Party Cookies

Some features (for example, embedded videos or analytics tools) may use third-party services that set their own cookies. These third parties are responsible for their own cookie practices, and we encourage you to review their privacy and cookie policies for more information. HP Network does not allow third-party advertising networks or behavioral tracking tools on this Website.

7. How to Control Cookies in Your Browser

Most browsers let you block or delete cookies, receive a notice before cookies are placed, or delete cookies when you close your browser. See your browser’s help or privacy section (e.g., Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge) for instructions. Disabling essential cookies may affect how the Website functions.

8. Information Collected Through Cookies

Cookies may collect technical information such as browser type and version, device/OS details, pages visited, time spent, navigation paths, and generalized location derived from anonymized IP data. We use this information only to improve Website usability and performance, and we do not use it to identify you personally or combine it with other datasets.

9. Cookie Retention

Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device until they expire (typically up to 12 months) or you delete them earlier. You can view specific durations for active cookies in the cookie banner or preference center.

10. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect new technologies, legal requirements, or improvements in Website functionality. When we make material changes, we will update the Effective Date above and, where appropriate, provide a notice on the Website.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or how HP Network uses cookies, contact us:

HomeCare Providers Network
Email: legalandcompliance@hpnetworks.org
Subject Line: “Cookie Inquiry”
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 5463, Manchester, NH 03108

12. Related Documents

For more information on how we protect your privacy and handle personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.