Cookie Policy | TRICARE.com Independent Reference
## Summary This Cookie Policy explains how TRICARE.com uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience on our independent reference site. We use these tools for basic site functionality and to understand how visitors navigate our educational content; we do not sell your personal data to third parties.
## Full text *Last updated: April 2026*
TRICARE.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is an independent, non-government resource. This Cookie Policy describes the information we collect via cookies and how that data is used when you visit our website. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our use of cookies as described below.
### What Are Cookies? Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) by your web browser. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide personalized features, and send information to the owners of the site about how the website is performing.
### Categories of Cookies We Use We categorize our cookies into three main types:
1. **Essential Cookies:** These are strictly necessary for the operation of our website. They enable core site functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these through our site settings, but you may disable them in your browser settings (though this may impact how the site functions). 2. **Analytics and Performance Cookies:** We use these to understand how visitors interact with TRICARE.com. For example, these cookies help us count visits, identify which pages are most popular, and see how users move around the site. We primarily use privacy-focused analytics providers to ensure data is anonymized. 3. **Preference Cookies:** These allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your preferred region—East or West) to provide a more personalized experience.
### Third-Party Cookies When you visit our site, some cookies may be set by third-party services we use for infrastructure and performance. These include: * **Cloudflare:** Used for security and content delivery performance. * **Supabase:** Used for database management and user authentication (if applicable). * **Express Scripts or Regional Contractors:** If you click an outbound link to an official portal (like the Express Scripts pharmacy portal or a TriWest/Humana Military login), those external sites will have their own cookie policies.
### Managing Your Preferences Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can: * Block all cookies. * Delete existing cookies. * Set your browser to notify you when a cookie is placed.
Please note that if you disable essential cookies, certain parts of TRICARE.com—such as interactive calculators or regional plan comparisons—may not function correctly.
### Non-Government Disclosure TRICARE.com is a privately owned website. We do not have access to your DEERS (Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System) record, your medical files, or your official TRICARE enrollment data. Consequently, our cookies never collect or store protected health information (PHI) or sensitive military service records. For official government transactions, always visit TRICARE.mil.
### Privacy Policy Integration This Cookie Policy is part of our broader Privacy Policy. For more information on how we handle user data, data retention, and your rights to request data deletion, please visit our Privacy Policy page.
### Changes to This Policy We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology or data protection regulations. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.
## Contact If you have questions about our use of cookies or want to request further information about our data practices, please contact us at **hello@tricare.com**. Current mailing inquiries may be sent to our administrative office at TRICARE.com Legal Dept, 16026 University Oak, San Antonio, TX 78249.