Cookie Policy
Last updated: September 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to remember your preferences, keep you logged in, and understand how you use the service. Cookies cannot access other files on your device and are not executable programs.
2. Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are required for the website to function. They cannot be disabled.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| admin_session | Keeps admin users logged in to the admin dashboard | Session / 7 days |
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preference | 1 year |
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use the site so we can improve it. All data is aggregated and anonymous. You can opt out below.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users and sessions | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Persists session state across page requests | 2 years |
Advertising Cookies
We display Google AdSense ads to help fund the free tier of the service. Google may set cookies to serve relevant ads.
| Provider | Purpose | More Info |
|---|---|---|
| Google AdSense | Serves contextual ads, may use browsing data for ad personalisation | Google Ad Policy → |
3. What We Do NOT Use Cookies For
- Storing or transmitting protected health information (PHI)
- Selling your data to third parties
- Building individual user profiles for targeted advertising beyond Google AdSense
- Tracking you across unrelated websites (beyond Google's own cross-site tracking, which you can opt out of)
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can update your consent at any time using the cookie banner (scroll to the bottom of any page). You can also control cookies directly in your browser:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
Note that blocking strictly necessary cookies will prevent the site from functioning correctly.
5. Opt Out of Google Analytics
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on. Alternatively, choosing "Necessary Only" in our cookie banner disables GA on this site.
6. Third-Party Links
Our site may link to external websites. We are not responsible for the cookie practices of those sites. Please review their individual cookie policies.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by updating the date at the top of this page. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
8. Contact
Questions about this Cookie Policy? Email us at support@medicalcoding.online.