Privacy information regarding third-party services:
The following table lists the third-party services currently used by CMS in conjunction with CMS.gov and provides links to the privacy policies for each third-party service provider. Also, the table provides links to the instructions for opting out of each service and a link where you can learn more about each service by reviewing the CMS Third-party Website Privacy Impact Assessment.
Category: Advertising Tools
| Third-party Tool | Purpose and Use | Link to Third-party’s Privacy Policy | How to Opt Out for this Service | Link to the CMS Third-party Website and Application Privacy Impact Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BING | Serves digital ads on pages that display Bing search results. Web Beacons and Persistent cookies for Digital Advertising are used. | http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacystatement/Default.aspx | http://choice.microsoft.com/en-us/opt-out | BING, T-3538356-265911: http://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/cms-bing.pdf |
| Google Advertising Services | Serves digital ads on third-party and Google sites for people who have visited CMS.gov. Web Beacons and Persistent cookies for Digital Advertising are used. | https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en | http://www.google.com/settings/ads/ | https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/cms-google-advertising-services.pdf |
| Integral Ad Science | Viewability/verification tool that ensures ads are not shown in front of non-human traffic (i.e. bots), nor next to non-brand safe content including, but not limited to, violent or graphic material. Web Beacons and Persistent cookies for Digital Advertising are used. | http://integralads.com/privacy-policy/ | http://integralads.com/solutions/firewall/ | https://www.hhs.gov/pia/third-party-websites-and-applications-pia-cms-integral-ad-science.html |
| Media Math | Serves display and retargeting ads to people who have visited CMS.gov. Web Beacons and Persistent cookies for Digital Advertising are used. | http://www.mediamath.com/privacy-policy/ | Opting out choices are offered at: http://www.mediamath.com/privacy-policy/ | https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/cms-media-math.pdf |
| Yahoo Gemini | Serves digital ads to people who have visited CMS.gov on Yahoo pages. Web Beacons and Persistent cookies for Digital Advertising are used. | https://policies.oath.com/us/en/oath/privacy/index.html | https://policies.oath.com/us/en/oath/privacy/controls/index.html | https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/cms-yahoo.pdf |
| CMS will use LinkedIn Marketing Solutions to deploy digital display ads and video ads across the LinkedIn platform. LinkedIn is a social networking site designed to allow registered members to establish and document networks of people they know and trust professionally. | https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy | Opting out choices are: Members can choose to opt out of tracking on third party sites by adjusting their advertising preferences in their LinkedIn account. This is the most persistent method of opting out. LinkedIn provides links to industry opt-out methods (i.e. the DAA, CDAA, EDAA and NAI opt-out tools) via its Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy and Help Center. These industry opt-out methods can be independently accessed outside of LinkedIn. Ad Choices: http://youradchoices.com/ |
https://www.hhs.gov/pia/third-party-websites-and-applications-pia-linkedin-advertising-services.html | |
| CMS will use Facebook Ads to deploy digital display ads and video ads across the Facebook platform. Facebook is a free social networking site that allows Facebook registered users to create profiles, upload photos and videos, send messages, and keep in touch with the people in their social network. | https://www.facebook.com/about/basics/ | Opt-out choices are: Members can choose to opt out of tracking on third party sites by adjusting their advertising preferences in their Facebook account. Facebook honors all “Limit Ad Tracking” settings on mobile devices. On Facebook, all ads, give users the ability to: Hide this ad: If a user chooses this, the user will not see the ad again. This is specific to the ad ID within the campaign only; Hide all ads Ad Choices: http://youradchoices.com/ |
http://www.hhs.gov/pia/third-party-websites-and-applications-pia-facebook-ads.html | |
| Pandora | Pandora Internet Radio (also known as Pandora Radio or simply Pandora) is a music streaming and automated music recommendation service. Pandora provides a free, advertising supported version of its services. Advertising on Pandora can include audio, video, and visual advertisements. | https://www.pandora.com/privacy | Opting out choices are: http://www.pandora.com/advertising/preferences/ Ad Choices: http://youradchoices.com/ |
https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/cms-pandora.pdf |
| Twitch | Twitch is an online video sharing platform that allows people to view, upload, and share video content, often related to video gaming. The platform also allows users to broadcast live-streamed content related to video games, such as commentary at video game conventions or announcing at competitive events. Advertising on Twitch can include video, display, and native products. | https://www.twitch.tv/p/privacy-policy | Opt-out choices are: https://www.twitch.tv/p/privacy-policy# by emailing [email protected] Ad Choices: http://youradchoices.com/ |
http://www.hhs.gov/pia/third-party-websites-and-applications-pia-twitch-advertising.html |
| Resonate | CMS will use Resonate to deliver behaviorally targeted advertising on third party websites to encourage people to visit CMS.gov. In addition, Resonate will also deliver retargeted advertising to people who previously visited CMS.gov.gov to encourage them to return to the websites. | http://www.resonate.com/privacy-policy | Opting out choices are: http://www.resonate.com/privacy-policy/opt-out-success/ Ad Choices: http://youradchoices.com/ |
https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/cms-resonate.pdf |
| The Trade Desk | Serves targeted ads to consumers who have visited CMS.gov. Web Beacons and Persistent cookies for Digital Advertising are used. | https://www.thetradedesk.com/us/privacy | https://www.adsrvr.org/ | The Trade Desk, T-5902846-266296, https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/cms-the-trade-desk.pdf |
| Instagram Ad Solutions | CMS will use Instagram Ads to deploy digital display ads and video ads across the Instagram platform. Instagram is a free social networking site that allows Instagram registered users to create profiles, upload photos and videos, send messages, and keep in touch with the people in their social network. | https://help.instagram.com/519522125107875 | Privacy Manager: https://www.cms.gov/privacy Ad Choices: http://youradchoices.com/ |
https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/cms-instagram-ad-solutions.pdf |
| Adobe Ad Cloud | Serves display and retargeting ads to people who have visited CMS.gov. Web Beacons and Persistent cookies for Digital Advertising are used. | https://www.adobe.com/privacy/policy.html | https://www.adobe.com (see Cookie Preferences) Privacy Manager: https://www.cms.gov/privacy Ad Choices: http://youradchoices.com/ |
https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/cms-adobe-ad-cloud.pdf |
| Spotify | Serves display and retargeting ads to consumers who have visited CMS.gov. Web Beacons and Persistent cookies for Digital Advertising are used. | https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/privacy-policy/ | Opt-out of tailored advertising at: https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/cookies-policy/ Privacy Manager: https://www.cms.gov/privacy Ad Choices: http://youradchoices.com/ |
https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/cms-spotify.pdf |
Category: Web Analysis
| Third-party Tool | Purpose and Use | Link to Third-party’s Privacy Policy | How to Opt Out for this Service | Link to the CMS Third-party Website and Application Privacy Impact Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chartbeat | Determines concurrent users and analyzes spikes in traffic. This is a tier 2 usage, Persistent Cookies are used. | https://chartbeat.com/privacy/ | https://static.chartbeat.com/opt-out.html | Chartbeat, T-1494462-247155, http://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/cms-chartbeat.pdf |
| Optimizely | Tests the CMS.gov user interface. This is a tier 2 usage, Persistent Cookies are used. | https://www.optimizely.com/privacy | https://www.optimizely.com/opt_out | Optimizely, T-8824339-672155, http://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/cms-optimizely.pdf |
| Google Analytics | Collects and analyzes data on visitor interactions with CMS.gov to help make the site more useful to visitors. This is a tier 2 usage, Persistent Cookies are used. | https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245 | Google provides a browser plug-in that will allow you to opt-out of all Google Analytics measurements, find at http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout | Google Analytics, T-5991099-891893, http://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/cms-google-analytics.pdf |
| New Relic | Monitors and evaluates the web and system transactions of CMS.gov to assist with troubleshooting. This is a tier 1 usage, Session Cookies are used. | https://newrelic.com/privacy | https://newrelic.com/privacy | New Relic, http://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/cms-new-relic.pdf |
| Qualtrics | Delivers online surveys on CMS.gov to gauge the overall satisfaction of site visitors. This is a tier 2 usage, Persistent Cookies are used. | http://www.qualtrics.com/privacy-statement/ | http://www.usa.gov/optout_instructions.shtml | Qualtrics, T-9830368-261543, http://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/cms-qualtrics.pdf |
| Quantum Metric | Collects and analyzes data on visitor interactions and session replays for CMS.gov to help make the sites more useful to visitors. This is a tier 2 usage, Persistent Cookies are used. | https://www.quantummetric.com/legal/privacy/ | http://www.usa.gov/optout_instructions.shtml | Quantum, T-6756865-308818, https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/cms-quantum-metric.pdf |
Category: Social Media
| Third-party Tool | Purpose and Use | Link to Third-party’s Privacy Policy | How to Opt Out for this Service | Link to the CMS Third-party Website and Application Privacy Impact Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CMS created a Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/medicare for educational purposes. The page allows for consumers to ask questions and to communicate concerns. Consumers may like the page, or interact with the educational content by commenting, replying, or sharing. | https://www.facebook.com/policy.php | Facebook, http://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/cms-facebook.pdf | ||
| CMS created a Twitter handle, https://twitter.com/CMSGov, for educational purposes. The page allows consumers ask questions and to communicate concerns. Consumers may follow HealthCare.gov or interact with the educational content by tweeting, retweeting, or favoriting tweets. | https://twitter.com/privacy?lang=en | Twitter, T-6390556-589399, https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/cms-twitter_0.pdf | ||
| YouTube | CMS created a YouTube channel, https://www.youtube.com/user/CMSHHSgov, for educational purposes. The page allows consumers to view educational videos. The page allows consumers to “thumbs-up”, share and comment on videos. | https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/7671399?p=privacy_guidelines&hl=en&visit_id=636753818139940400-330399993&rd=1 | YouTube, T-6230177-896593, https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/cms-youtube_0.pdf | |
| CMS will use LinkedIn Marketing Solutions to deploy digital display ads and video ads across the LinkedIn platform to consumers. LinkedIn is a social networking site designed to allow registered members to establish and document networks of people they know and trust professionally. | https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy | https://www.linkedin.com/help/linkedin/answer/62931/manage-advertising-preferences?lang=en | http://www.hhs.gov/pia/third-party-websites-and-applications-pia-linkedin-advertising-services.html |
Category: Privacy Manager
| Third-party Tool | Purpose and Use | Link to Third-party’s Privacy Policy | How to Opt Out for this Service | Link to the CMS Third-party Website and Application Privacy Impact Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tealium | CMS uses Tealium as a solution for CMS.gov staff to manage website tags from a single interface. Specifically, the tool allows CMS to control which third-party tools are enabled/disabled. Tealium through its Privacy Manager also allows consumers to choose which types of third-party tools are enabled/disabled during their visit. | http://tealium.com/privacy/ | http://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/cms-tealium.pdf |