Cookies Policy
How We Use Cookies at Understanding Minds
At Understanding Minds, we use cookies to help parents and caregivers navigate our autism assessment service efficiently. This policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on our research and assessment portal, and your choices regarding their use.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit most websites. They help us remember your preferences and understand how you interact with our valuable autism resources, allowing us to improve the site's functionality for all families seeking autism assessment information and guidance.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies: These are strictly necessary for the operation of our site. They enable you to move around the site and use essential assessment tools and secure parent login areas.
Analytical Cookies: These help us understand how parents are using our site. This data is anonymised and used strictly for research and site improvement purposes to better serve the neurodiverse community.
Managing Your Preferences
You can choose to accept or decline cookies through your browser settings. However, please note that disabling certain cookies may affect your ability to view and use some of the information.
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