COOKIE POLICY
Health & Billing
Effective Date: 1st April, 2026
This Cookie Policy (“Policy”) governs the use of cookies and similar tracking technologies by LaCharme LLC, a Florida limited liability company doing business as Health & Billing (“H&B,” “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), in connection with:
https://healthandbilling.com and all associated subdomains, portals, applications, integrations, and services (collectively, the “Website”).
This Policy forms an integral part of, and shall be read in conjunction with, the Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions of Use.
By accessing or using the Website, you acknowledge and agree to the use of cookies and tracking technologies as described herein.
1. DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATION
For the purposes of this Policy:
“Cookies” are small text files or data fragments placed on a User’s device which enable recognition of that device and facilitate the storage or retrieval of information.
“Tracking Technologies” include cookies, pixels, web beacons, scripts, tags, local storage objects, device identifiers, and other technologies that store or access information on a User’s device.
Where any data collected through such technologies is capable of identifying an individual, such data shall constitute personal data and shall be processed in accordance with applicable data protection laws and the Company’s Privacy Policy.
2. SCOPE OF APPLICATION
This Policy applies to all Users accessing or interacting with the Website, including across all subdomains and integrated systems.
The Website is not intended for the collection or processing of Protected Health Information (“PHI”), and cookies deployed on the Website are not used to collect or process PHI.
3. PURPOSES OF COOKIE USAGE
The Company utilizes cookies and tracking technologies solely for legitimate, specific, and proportionate purposes necessary for the operation and improvement of the Website, including:
- enabling essential Website functionality and security controls;
- maintaining session integrity and navigation continuity;
- facilitating inquiry and engagement workflows;
- detecting, preventing, and mitigating fraud, misuse, or unauthorized access;
- analyzing Website usage, performance, and technical diagnostics;
- improving system reliability, responsiveness, and user experience.
Cookies shall not be used for purposes materially inconsistent with those described herein.
4. CATEGORIES OF COOKIES
Cookies deployed by the Website may include the following categories:
4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation of the Website and enable core functionality, including security features, session management, and system stability. These cookies may be deployed without prior consent where permitted by law.
4.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable the Website to remember User preferences and configurations, including language settings and interface customizations.
4.3 Analytical and Performance Cookies
These cookies collect information regarding Website usage, including interaction patterns, session duration, and system performance metrics, for the purpose of improving Website functionality and user experience.
4.4 Engagement and Tracking Cookies
Where applicable, these cookies may be used to measure engagement, assess communication effectiveness, and support internal analytics, subject to applicable consent requirements.
5. LEGAL BASIS AND CONSENT
Where required under applicable laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the ePrivacy Directive:
- Non-essential cookies shall not be deployed without prior, explicit, and informed consent.
- Consent must be freely given, specific, informed, and unambiguous, and expressed through a clear affirmative action.
Users shall have the ability to accept, reject, or customize cookie preferences.
Strictly necessary cookies may be deployed without consent where legally permissible.
6. COOKIE CONSENT MANAGEMENT
Upon initial access to the Website, Users shall be presented with a cookie consent mechanism that:
- provides clear and comprehensive information regarding cookie usage;
- enables Users to grant or deny consent on a granular basis;
- allows Users to modify or withdraw consent at any time.
The Company may maintain records of consent for compliance, audit, and evidentiary purposes, as required under applicable law.
7. COOKIE DURATION AND RETENTION
Cookies may be either:
- Session Cookies, which expire upon termination of a browsing session; or
- Persistent Cookies, which remain stored until expiration or deletion.
Retention periods shall be limited to what is reasonably necessary for the purpose for which the cookie was deployed.
8. USER CONTROL AND WITHDRAWAL OF CONSENT
Users may control or restrict the use of cookies through:
- the Website’s consent management interface;
- browser-level settings enabling blocking or deletion of cookies;
- applicable third-party opt-out mechanisms.
Withdrawal of consent shall not affect the lawfulness of processing conducted prior to such withdrawal.
Disabling certain cookies may impair Website functionality.
9. THIRD-PARTY COOKIES AND PROCESSORS
The Website may utilize third-party services that deploy cookies or tracking technologies.
Such third parties may include:
- analytics providers;
- hosting and infrastructure providers;
- communication or engagement tools.
While the Company exercises reasonable diligence in selecting such providers, it does not control their independent data practices and disclaims responsibility for their actions.
10. DATA COLLECTED THROUGH COOKIES
Cookies and tracking technologies may collect information including:
- IP address;
- device identifiers;
- browser and system information;
- session identifiers;
- interaction and navigation behavior.
Where such information constitutes personal data, it shall be processed in accordance with the Privacy Policy.
11. CROSS-SUBDOMAIN AND SYSTEM FUNCTIONALITY
Due to the integrated nature of the Website, cookies may operate across multiple subdomains and systems to maintain session continuity, preserve navigation states, and ensure consistent functionality.
Such operation is necessary for the proper functioning of the Website.
12. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS
Data collected through cookies may be transferred across jurisdictions, including outside the User’s country of residence.
Where required, such transfers shall be subject to appropriate safeguards, including Standard Contractual Clauses or equivalent mechanisms.
13. SECURITY AND INTEGRITY
The Company implements reasonable safeguards designed to protect information collected through cookies; however, no system can be guaranteed to be completely secure, and Users acknowledge the inherent risks of electronic data transmission.
14. DO NOT TRACK AND SIGNALS
The Website does not currently respond to “Do Not Track” signals or similar browser-based mechanisms where no universally accepted standard exists.
15. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
The Company reserves the right to modify this Policy at any time.
Any modifications shall become effective upon posting on the Website. Continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.
16. GOVERNING LAW
This Policy shall be governed by the laws of the State of Florida, United States.
17. CONTACT INFORMATION
Health & Billing
3919 Tampa Road, Oldsmar, FL 34677, USA
📧 legal@healthandbilling.com
📞 +1 (386) 245-5464
