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Cookie Policy
Last updated: October 21, 2026
This page explains the cookies and similar technologies used on Sioux Falls Family Medicine Residency's website, which third-party tools we use, and how you can control them. Cookies are small files a website stores in your browser.
Cookies needed for the site to work
| Cookie | Set by | Lasts | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
spark_consent | This website | 6 months | Remembers your privacy choice |
Analytics and advertising
These tools stay off until you choose "Allow" in our privacy choices banner. If you choose "Don't allow," they don't load and their cookies aren't set.
Analytics
Google Tag Manager (Google)
Loads the analytics and advertising tools listed here. Google privacy policy
Sets no cookies of its own.
Google Analytics (Google)
Counts visits and shows which pages people use, so we can improve the site. Google privacy policy
| Cookie | Lasts | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
_ga | 2 years | Distinguishes visitors |
_ga_<ID> | 2 years | Keeps session state |
_gid | 1 day | Distinguishes visitors (Universal Analytics) |
_gat_<ID> | 1 minute | Limits the request rate (Universal Analytics) |
Embedded content and features
These are part of the pages they appear on and load with them. The providers may set their own cookies.
Jotform (Jotform)
Provides the contact and rotation request forms. Jotform privacy policy
| Cookie | Lasts | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
guest | 1 month | Identifies a form visitor so Jotform can keep a partly filled form. |
userReferer | 1 month | Records which page the form was opened from. |
Google Maps (Google)
Shows our location on an embedded map. Google privacy policy
The cookies it sets are listed in the Google privacy policy.
Open-Meteo (Open-Meteo)
Shows the current weather in Sioux Falls on the homepage. Open-Meteo privacy policy
Sets no cookies of its own.
BugHerd (BugHerd)
Lets our team and the client leave feedback on pages during website review. BugHerd privacy policy
The cookies it sets are listed in the BugHerd privacy policy.
Your choices
at any time. Withdrawing permission stops these tools and removes the cookies we can.
We treat a Global Privacy Control (GPC) signal from your browser as "Don't allow."
You can also block or delete cookies in your browser settings. Blocking cookies needed for the site to work may stop parts of it from working.
More information
See our privacy policy for how we handle personal information, or contact us at regina.boeve@usd.edu.