Cookie Policy

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how The Medical Platform uses cookies, pixels, local storage, analytics tools and similar technologies when you visit or interact with our website.

It should be read together with our Privacy Policy, which explains how personal information is collected, used and protected.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your computer, mobile phone, tablet or other device when you visit a website.

Cookies can help a website remember preferences, maintain sessions, improve functionality, measure performance and understand how users interact with website content.

3. Similar Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use similar technologies, including:

• Local storage
• Session storage
• Tracking pixels
• Web beacons
• Device identifiers
• Analytics tags

These technologies may perform functions similar to cookies.

4. Why We Use Cookies

Cookies and similar technologies may be used to:

• Operate essential website functions
• Maintain security and prevent misuse
• Remember language and display preferences
• Improve website speed and usability
• Understand which pages are visited
• Measure website performance
• Identify technical errors
• Improve content and patient navigation
• Support communication and form functionality
• Measure the effectiveness of permitted campaigns

5. Types of Cookies We May Use

6. First-Party and Third-Party Cookies

6.1 First-Party Cookies

First-party cookies are set directly by The Medical Platform website and may support security, preferences, forms and website functionality.

6.2 Third-Party Cookies

Third-party cookies may be set by external service providers whose tools or content are included on the website.

These providers may include analytics, video, map, communication, advertising, security or social media services.

Third-party providers control their own cookies and process information according to their own privacy and cookie policies.

7. Cookies Used for Essential Website Functions

Essential cookies may be used without separate consent when necessary for:

• Website security
• Fraud and abuse prevention
• Form submission
• Session continuity
• Cookie-consent preferences
• Network and load management
• Accessibility features

8. Analytics Services

We may use analytics services to understand website traffic and visitor behavior.

Analytics information may include:

• Pages viewed
• Time spent on pages
• Approximate location
• Device and browser information
• Referral source
• General navigation activity
• Technical performance information

Where required, analytics cookies will not be activated until the user provides consent.

9. Embedded Content

Some pages may include content or tools provided by third parties, such as:

• Videos
• Maps
• Social media content
• Online chat tools
• Appointment tools
• External medical content

These providers may place cookies or collect device and usage information when their content is loaded or used.

10. Social Media Cookies

Social media buttons or embedded content may allow social media platforms to recognize your browser or device.

These platforms may process information according to their own privacy policies, especially when you are logged into your social media account.

11. Communication Tools

Links or tools for WhatsApp, email, online chat or other communication services may involve third-party technologies.

When you use these services, the provider's own terms, cookies and privacy practices may apply.

12. Cookie Duration

12.1 Session Cookies

Session cookies are temporary and are usually deleted when you close your browser.

12.2 Persistent Cookies

Persistent cookies remain on your device for a specified period or until you delete them.

The duration depends on the purpose of the cookie and the settings of the relevant provider.

13. Cookie Consent

When legally required, we ask for consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device.

You may be able to:

• Accept all cookies
• Reject non-essential cookies
• Select cookie categories
• Change your preferences later

14. Managing Cookies Through Your Browser

Most browsers allow you to view, block or delete cookies through browser settings.

Browser controls may allow you to:

• Block all cookies
• Block third-party cookies
• Delete stored cookies
• Receive warnings before cookies are stored
• Clear website data after closing the browser

Disabling certain cookies may affect website performance, form submission, language preferences or other functionality.

15. Mobile Device Controls

Mobile devices may provide settings for tracking, advertising, application permissions and browser storage.

The available controls depend on your operating system, browser and device settings.

16. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” signal. Because there is no universally accepted technical standard for responding to these signals, the website may not respond consistently to every signal.

17. International Users

Cookie and consent requirements differ between countries. We aim to apply consent and transparency measures appropriate to the user's jurisdiction where reasonably possible.

18. Personal Information Collected Through Cookies

Some cookie data may be considered personal information because it can relate to a browser, device, IP address or online identifier.

Such information is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

19. Data Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect cookie and analytics information against unauthorized access, misuse or loss.

However, no website or internet transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

20. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy when:

• Website technologies change
• New service providers are introduced
• Cookie categories change
• Legal or regulatory requirements change
• Our privacy practices are updated

The latest version will be published on this page with the updated date.

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