Cookie Policy‬

‭Effective Date:‬‭ May 29, 2025‬

‭At MUSC Foundation for Research Development d/b/a Zucker Institute for Innovation‬ Commercialization (“Zucker Institute,” “we,” “our,” or “us”), we respect your privacy and‬ are committed to providing transparency about how we collect and use data. This‬ Cookie Policy explains how and why cookies and similar technologies are used on our‬ website,‬‭ www.zuckerinnovation.org‬‭ .‬

1. What Are Cookies?‬

‭Cookies are small data files that are stored on your device when you visit a website.‬ They help websites function properly, enhance user experience, and provide analytical‬ data to improve site performance.‬

2. What Types of Cookies We Use‬

‭We use the following categories of cookies on our website:‬

‭a. Essential Cookies‬: ‭These cookies are necessary for the core functionality of the site, including navigation,‬ access to secure areas, and form submissions.‬

‭b. Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics)‬: We use Google Analytics to gather information about how visitors interact with our site,‬ including page views, traffic sources, time spent on the site, and click behavior. This‬ helps us improve content, usability, and performance.‬ Google Analytics may collect:‬

  • IP addresses (with anonymization enabled)‬
  • Device and browser type‬
  • Pages visited and time spent‬
  • Referring URLs‬

‭We do‬‭ not‬‭ use these cookies to personally identify‬‭ visitors or share data with third‬ parties for advertising purposes.‬

3. Managing Cookie Preferences‬

‭You may see a cookie banner requesting your consent for analytics cookies upon your‬ first visit. You can accept or reject non-essential cookies at any time.‬ You can also manage or delete cookies via your browser settings. For more details,‬ visit:‬

Google Chrome‬

Mozilla Firefox‬

Apple Safari‬

Microsoft Edge‬

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‭4. Third-Party Tools and Embedded Content‬

‭Our website may link to or embed third-party tools, such as event RSVP platforms or‬ video players. These may set their own cookies, which are subject to their respective‬ privacy policies.‬

5. Changes to This Policy‬

We may update this Cookie Policy occasionally to reflect changes in technology, law, or‬ our services. Updates will be posted to this page with a revised effective date.‬

6. Contact Us‬

‭If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or data practices, contact us at:‬

‭MUSC Foundation for Research Development‬

‭d/b/a Zucker Institute for Innovation Commercialization‬

‭Email: [email protected]

‭Phone: (843) 876-1900‬