Cookie notice
Effective Date: December 1, 2025
Last Updated: December 1, 2025
1. INTRODUCTION
This Cookie Policy explains how Medical Journey (“we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website https://medical-journey.com/ (the “Website”). This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
By continuing to browse and use our Website, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this policy.
2. WHAT ARE COOKIES
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners about user behavior and preferences.
3. TYPES OF COOKIES WE USE
3.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the operation of our Website. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. Without these cookies, services you have requested cannot be provided.
Examples include:
- Session management cookies
- Security authentication cookies
- Load balancing cookies
- Website functionality cookies
3.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our Website, such as which pages are visited most often and if error messages are received. This information is used to improve how our Website works.
Examples include:
- Google Analytics cookies
- Page load performance cookies
- Error tracking cookies
- User journey analysis cookies
3.3 Functionality Cookies
These cookies allow our Website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, personalized features. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
Examples include:
- Language preference cookies
- Location-based service cookies
- Customization preference cookies
- Chat functionality cookies
3.4 Marketing and Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests. They may also be used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
Examples include:
- Social media advertising cookies
- Retargeting cookies
- Conversion tracking cookies
- Interest-based advertising cookies
4. THIRD-PARTY COOKIES
Our Website may contain cookies placed by third-party services to enhance your experience. These third parties may include:
- Google Analytics: For website performance analysis
- Facebook Pixel: For advertising and retargeting
- Google Ads: For advertising measurement and targeting
- Social Media Platforms: For social sharing functionality
- Live Chat Services: For customer support functionality
- Booking and Scheduling Tools: For appointment management
Each third party has its own cookie and privacy policy. We do not control these cookies and recommend reviewing the respective privacy policies of these third parties.
5. COOKIE CONSENT AND CHOICES
When you first visit our Website, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can choose to:
- Accept all cookies
- Accept only essential cookies
- Customize your cookie preferences
You may withdraw or change your consent at any time by accessing the cookie preference center on our Website.
6. HOW TO MANAGE COOKIES
6.1 Browser Settings
You can control and manage cookies through your web browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View what cookies are stored on your device
- Delete existing cookies
- Block cookies from being placed
- Set preferences for specific websites
Popular Browser Cookie Management:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data
6.2 Opting Out of Third-Party Cookies
You can opt out of interest-based advertising cookies through:
- Network Advertising Initiative: http://www.networkadvertising.org/choices/
- Digital Advertising Alliance: http://www.aboutads.info/choices/
- European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance: http://www.youronlinechoices.eu/
7. MOBILE DEVICE COOKIES
If you access our Website through a mobile device, you may also control cookies through your device settings or through our mobile application settings, where applicable.
8. CONSEQUENCES OF BLOCKING COOKIES
If you choose to block or delete cookies, some features and functionality of our Website may not work properly. Essential cookies are necessary for basic Website operation and cannot be disabled while using our services.
9. COOKIE RETENTION
Different cookies have different retention periods:
- Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Remain until expiration date or manual deletion
- Third-Party Cookies: Controlled by respective third-party retention policies
10. UPDATES TO THIS COOKIE POLICY
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or for other operational reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our Website with a new “Last Updated” date.
11. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS
Cookies may involve the transfer of information to countries outside your country of residence, including the United States and Mexico, which may have different data protection laws than your country of residence.
12. CONTACT INFORMATION
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us:
Medical Journey
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (619) 648-8837
Website: https://medical-journey.com/
13. YOUR RIGHTS
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have certain rights regarding cookies and personal data collected through cookies, including:
- The right to access information about cookies
- The right to withdraw consent
- The right to object to certain cookie uses
- The right to data portability
- The right to deletion
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided above.
This Cookie Policy is part of our commitment to transparency and your privacy rights while using our medical tourism services.