Cookie Policy

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that websites place on your device when you visit them. Think of them as digital sticky notes that help websites remember information about your visit. At Usanetwrk, we use various types of cookies to make your experience smoother and more personalized.

These files contain information like your preferences, login status, and browsing patterns. They're completely safe and can't access your personal files or install software on your device. However, we believe you should understand exactly how we use them on usanetwrk.wiki.

Types of Cookies We Use

How We Use Tracking Technologies

Beyond traditional cookies, we employ several tracking methods to enhance your experience on our platform. Web beacons help us understand email engagement when we send you updates about new crisis intervention techniques or upcoming training sessions.

Local storage maintains your personalized dashboard settings and saved resources. When you bookmark important crisis intervention protocols or save research articles for later reading, this technology ensures they're available whenever you return to the site.

Cookie Details and Duration

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have complete control over how cookies are used on your device. Most browsers allow you to view, delete, and block cookies through their settings menu. However, disabling certain cookies might affect your ability to access some features of our learning platform.

For mobile devices, cookie management typically appears in your browser's privacy or security settings. The exact location varies by device and browser version, but it's usually found within the main settings menu.

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our site come from trusted third-party services that help us provide better functionality. These might include embedded videos from educational platforms, social media sharing buttons, or analytics services that help us understand our audience better.

• Video hosting services for our crisis intervention training content
• Analytics platforms that help us improve our user experience
• Chat support systems for immediate assistance with urgent situations
• Payment processors for secure course enrollment and donations
• Email service providers for our newsletter and course notifications

These third parties have their own privacy policies governing how they use cookies. We carefully select partners who share our commitment to protecting your privacy and maintaining the confidentiality that's so important in social work and crisis intervention fields.

Data Retention and Your Rights

We keep cookie data only as long as necessary to provide the services you expect. Essential cookies are deleted when you close your browser, while preference cookies might stay for up to a year to maintain your customized experience.

You can request information about what data we've collected through cookies, ask us to delete specific information, or opt out of certain types of tracking. We respect your privacy choices and will work with you to ensure you're comfortable with how your information is being used.

Updates to This Policy

As technology evolves and we add new features to better serve the crisis intervention and social work community, we may update this cookie policy. We'll notify you of significant changes through our usual communication channels and update the date at the top of this page.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically, especially if you notice changes in how our website behaves or if you have concerns about your privacy. Your continued use of usanetwrk.wiki after policy updates indicates your acceptance of the revised terms.