PlaSurgery - Cookie Policy
Introduction
We are PlaSurgery, based at Building A1, Dubai Digital Park, Dubai Silicon Oasis, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Postal Code: 342001. In this document, we will refer to ourselves as “PlaSurgery”, “we”, or “us”. Our website employs various types of cookies. To maintain transparency, this Cookie Policy (“Policy”) outlines in detail the reasons for using cookies, the methods of usage, and the timing of their deployment on our Site. As described below, we automatically gather data from cookies including IP address, geolocation, device type and browser type, personal ID to track your session, interaction times with the site, and details regarding your interactions with the site. For further details about our identity, contact information, and our approach to processing personal data, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
This policy is effective as of: 1 August 2024
When you visit the PlaSurgery websites (“Site”) or use our mobile application (“App”), certain data about your equipment, browsing actions, and patterns may be collected through cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies. PlaSurgery utilizes these technologies to ensure a secure, personalized, and more relevant experience on the Site and App, while continuously enhancing our services. Below, we outline the types of cookies and web beacons we use, the purposes for their usage, and provide guidance on managing and deleting cookies.
What are Cookies and Web Beacons?
- Cookies are tiny text files stored on your computer or mobile device that uniquely (but anonymously) identify your browser or device. Each cookie has a unique number, which helps recognize your device when you return to our website and remembers your preferences and actions. Cookies cannot search your computer or spread viruses.
- Web beacons (also known as clear gifs, pixel tags, or single-pixel gifs) are small electronic images on web pages. They enable companies to count users who have visited specific web pages or used certain features within a mobile app. Web beacons are also used for gathering statistics and analytics, such as determining the popularity of certain content and ensuring system and server integrity.
Why Does PlaSurgery Use Cookies?
We use cookies and similar technologies to ensure that everyone who visits the Site has the best experience possible. For instance, when you browse our Site, we may place several cookies in your browser. These cookies help us maintain session information as you navigate through different pages, enhance your experience, and gather usage and other statistical data. If you choose not to activate cookies or disable them later, you can still access our Site, but certain features or areas may be restricted.
We employ cookies to enable secure browsing, verify user credentials, enhance your browsing experience, and improve our Site's functionality. For example, cookies help us remember your information so you don't have to re-enter it during your visit or on subsequent visits. If you are a registered user, PlaSurgery may use cookies to recognize your registration information, eliminating the need to log in again during future visits. Additionally, we use cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies to deliver customized content and advertisements tailored to your interests, monitor the success of our marketing efforts, and track overall metrics such as the number of visitors and pages viewed. These technologies also help us keep track of your participation in promotions and giveaways.
How to Control and Delete Cookies
You have the option to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers allow you to modify your settings to prevent cookies from being placed on your computer or mobile device. Below, we explain how you can exercise this choice. However, if you choose not to accept cookies, some features of the Site or App may not be fully functional. Additionally, opting out of essential cookies may not be possible.
You can block cookies by using the opt-out links provided or by adjusting your browser settings to prevent cookies from the Site or App from being stored on your device. For more detailed instructions on blocking or deleting cookies in your browser settings, please visit the following links:
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What Cookies Does PlaSurgery Use?
We use several types of cookies to enhance your experience on our Site and App. Here is an overview:
Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly by enabling basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas of the website.
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Name |
Purpose |
Expiry |
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_csrf-frontend |
Ensures visitor browsing-security by preventing cross-site request forgery. |
Session |
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PHPSESSID |
Preserves user session state across page requests. |
Session |
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test_cookie |
Used to check if the user’s browser supports cookies. |
1 day |
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countryIso |
Used for uninterrupted operation of the site. |
Persistent |
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trackingUrlHistory |
Used for uninterrupted operation of the site. |
Persistent |
Static Cookies
These cookies help website owners understand how visitors interact with websites by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
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Name |
Purpose |
Expiry |
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_dc_gtm_UA-# |
Used by Google Tag Manager to control the loading of a Google Analytics script tag. |
1 day |
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_ga |
Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. |
2 years |
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_gat |
Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate. |
1 day |
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_gid |
Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. |
1 day |
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_ga_*
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googleAnalytics |
Used by Google Analytics for the correct operation of cookies. |
Persistent |
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_hjAbsoluteSessionInProgress |
This cookie is used to count how many times a website has been visited by different visitors. |
1 day |
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_hjFirstSeen |
This cookie is used to determine if the visitor has visited the website before, or if it is a new visitor. |
1 day |
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_hjid |
Sets a unique ID for the session. This allows the website to obtain data on visitor behavior for statistical purposes. |
1 year |
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_hjIncludedInPageviewSample |
Used to detect whether the user navigation and interactions are included in the website’s data analytics. |
1 day |
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_hjIncludedInSessionSample |
Registers data on visitors’ website behavior. This is used for internal analysis and website optimization. |
1 day |
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collect |
Used to send data to Google Analytics about the visitor’s device and behavior. Tracks the visitor across devices and marketing channels. |
Session |
Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to track visitors across websites. The intention is to display ads that are relevant and engaging for the individual user and thereby more valuable for publishers and third-party advertisers.
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Name |
Purpose |
Expiry |
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_fbp |
Used by Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products such as real-time bidding from third-party advertisers. |
3 months |
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_gcl_au |
Used by Google AdSense for experimenting with advertisement efficiency across websites using their services. |
3 months |
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ads/ga-audiences |
Used by Google AdWords to re-engage visitors that are likely to convert to customers based on the visitor’s online behavior across websites. |
Session |
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pagead/1p-user-list/# |
Tracks if the user has shown interest in specific products or events across multiple websites and detects how the user navigates between sites. This is used for measurement of advertisement efforts and facilitates payment of referral-fees between websites. |
Session |
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sbjs_current |
Collects data on user behavior and interaction in order to optimize the website and make advertisement on the website more relevant. |
179 days |
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sbjs_current_add |
Collects data on user behavior and interaction in order to optimize the website and make advertisement on the website more relevant. |
179 days |
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sbjs_first |
Collects data on user behavior and interaction in order to optimize the website and make advertisement on the website more relevant. |
179 days |
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sbjs_first_add |
Collects data on user behavior and interaction in order to optimize the website and make advertisement on the website more relevant. |
179 days |
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sbjs_migrations |
Collects data on user behavior and interaction in order to optimize the website and make advertisement on the website more relevant. |
179 days |
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sbjs_session |
Collects data on user behavior and interaction in order to optimize the website and make advertisement on the website more relevant. |
1 day |
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sbjs_udata |
Collects data on user behavior and interaction in order to optimize the website and make advertisement on the website more relevant. |
179 days |
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tr |
Used by Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products such as real-time bidding from third-party advertisers. |
Session |
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Name |
Purpose |
Expiry |
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_clck |
to store and combine pageviews by a user into a single session recording. |
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with unknown functionality |
at least one session |
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_cltk |
at least one session |
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1 year |
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MUID |
to store and track visits across websites. |
1 year |
Types of Cookies Used by PlaSurgery
First and Third-Party Cookies
- First-party cookies are directly placed by PlaSurgery and are used to recognize your device when you return to the Site or App.
- Third-party cookies are set by external service providers on behalf of PlaSurgery and can recognize your device when visiting other websites. They are mainly used for analytics or advertising purposes.
Categories of Cookies
- Essential: These cookies are crucial for the operation of our Site and App, including enabling access to secure areas and supporting our security features.
- Functionality: These cookies and web beacons remember your preferences and actions, such as your login status and customizations, to provide enhanced features and content.
- Performance/Analytics: These tracking technologies collect information on how you use the Site or App, helping us improve your experience and track usage for analytics purposes.
- Advertising/Targeting: These cookies and web beacons deliver relevant ads and content, track your browsing activity across different sites, and share this information with third-party advertisers for targeted advertising campaigns.
Third-Party Cookies Used by PlaSurgery
Some of the third-party service providers that place cookies for analytics, advertising, and social networking within our Site or App include:
- Google Analytics: Used to analyze site usage.
- Microsoft Analytics: Used to analyze site usage.
- Marketo: Used for marketing automation.
- Facebook: Used to target ads and track ad performance.
For more information on these third-party cookies and how to opt-out, please refer to their respective privacy policies.
Updating this Policy
If there are any significant changes to this Policy, you will be informed through a prominent notice on our Site before the changes take effect.
We recommend that you periodically review this page to stay updated on our Cookie Policy. Continuing to use the Site indicates your acceptance of these changes.
If you do not agree with the terms of this Policy, your only recourse is to stop using and accessing the Site.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Policy or how we use cookies, please contact us at [email protected].