Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how Helix Therapeutics, Inc. ("Helix Therapeutics", "we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website helixtherapeutics.com. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognise your device and store certain information about your preferences or past actions. Cookies are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the site's owners.
Similar technologies include web beacons (tiny transparent images), local storage (browser-side data), and session storage — all of which may be used in analogous ways to cookies.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Keep your shopping cart contents intact between page visits
- Remember your cookie consent preferences so we do not ask again on every visit
- Understand how visitors navigate and use our website (with your consent)
- Improve the relevance of content and advertisements you see (with your consent)
3. Categories of Cookies We Use
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be disabled. They are usually only set in response to actions you make (such as adding items to your cart or setting your cookie preferences). You can set your browser to block these cookies, but parts of the site will not work as a result.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ht_cookie_consent | Helix Therapeutics | Stores your cookie consent preferences (necessary, analytics, marketing) so the banner is not shown again. | 12 months | localStorage |
| ht_cart | Helix Therapeutics | Persists your shopping cart contents (product IDs, quantities) between page visits and browser sessions. | Until cleared | localStorage |
| ht_compare | Helix Therapeutics | Temporarily stores up to 3 products selected for comparison during your browsing session. | Session | sessionStorage |
| PHPSESSID | HostGator (Server) | Standard PHP session identifier maintained by the web server. Does not store personal data. | Session | HTTP Cookie |
3.2 Analytics Cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our website. All information collected is aggregated and anonymised. These cookies are only set if you have given your consent.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. | 2 years | HTTP Cookie |
| _ga_XXXXXXXXXX | Google Analytics (GA4) | Used by Google Analytics 4 to persist session state between page requests. | 2 years | HTTP Cookie |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Registers a unique ID that identifies the user's device for daily analytics session tracking. | 24 hours | HTTP Cookie |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Used to throttle request rate to Google Analytics, limiting data collection on high-traffic sites. | 1 minute | HTTP Cookie |
3.3 Marketing Cookies
Marketing cookies are used to track visitors across websites. The intention is to display ads that are relevant and engaging for individual users. These cookies are only set if you have given your consent.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| li_sugr | Used by LinkedIn for probabilistic matching of user identity outside of their platform. | 90 days | HTTP Cookie | |
| bcookie | Browser identifier cookie set by LinkedIn to de-duplicate clicks to LinkedIn ads. | 2 years | HTTP Cookie |
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have several options for managing cookies:
4.1 Our Cookie Settings Panel
You can review and update your consent at any time by clicking the Cookie Settings button in our cookie banner, or by clicking the link below:
4.2 Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies through their settings. The method varies by browser; you can find instructions for the most common browsers here:
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
Please note that blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of our website and many others you visit.
4.3 Opt-Out Links
- Google Analytics: Install the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on
- LinkedIn: Visit LinkedIn Ad Settings
- Digital Advertising Alliance: optout.aboutads.info
5. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services. We do not control these cookies and they are governed by the privacy policies of the relevant third parties:
- Google Analytics: Google Privacy Policy
- EmailJS: EmailJS Privacy Policy
- Font Awesome: Loaded from CDN; may set performance cookies. Font Awesome Privacy Policy
- Google Fonts: Served from Google's CDN. Google Privacy Policy
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our business practices. Material changes will be indicated by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
7. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact:
Helix Therapeutics, Inc.
72 Science Park Drive, Boston, MA 02134, USA
Email: privacy@helixtherapeutics.com