Cookie Policy
Medical Recommend Guide
King Street 93, Leeds
Last Updated: January 2024
Introduction
Medical Recommend Guide uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience on our editorial platform. This policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.
We are committed to transparency about our data practices and respect your privacy choices.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us remember your preferences, understand how you use our content, and improve your experience. Cookies do not contain personal information but may identify your browser or device.
There are two main types of cookies based on duration:
- Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as page navigation, security, and access to secure areas.
Cannot be disabled. Required for site operation.
Analytics Cookies
We use analytics cookies to understand how readers interact with our articles and editorial content. This helps us measure article performance, identify popular topics, and optimize our publishing strategy.
Provider: Google Analytics. Duration: Up to 2 years.
Preference Cookies
These cookies remember your choices, such as language selection, font size, or reading preferences, so we can personalize your experience on future visits.
Duration: 1 year.
Functional Cookies
Functional cookies enable enhanced features like article bookmarks, search history, and content recommendations based on your reading behavior.
Duration: Up to 1 year.
Third-Party Cookies
Third-party services we use may set their own cookies. These are used for analytics, content delivery, and website performance monitoring.
Providers: Content delivery networks, analytics services.
How We Use Cookies
- Improving Content: Analyzing which articles are most read to guide our editorial direction
- User Experience: Remembering your preferences and login status
- Security: Detecting fraudulent activity and protecting your account
- Performance Monitoring: Measuring page load times and site reliability
- Content Recommendations: Suggesting relevant articles based on your reading history
Complete Cookie List
| Cookie Name | Type | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Analytics | 2 years | Google Analytics - unique visitor tracking |
| _gid | Analytics | 24 hours | Google Analytics - session tracking |
| _gat | Analytics | 1 minute | Google Analytics - request rate throttling |
| mrg_session | Essential | Session | Site functionality and security |
| mrg_lang | Preference | 1 year | Language preference |
| mrg_theme | Preference | 1 year | Display theme (light/dark mode) |
| mrg_bookmarks | Functional | 1 year | Saved articles and reading list |
| mrg_history | Functional | 90 days | Article reading history for recommendations |
| mrg_consent | Essential | 1 year | Cookie consent preferences |
| __Host-session | Essential | Session | Secure session management |
Managing Your Cookies
Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent.
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Apple Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Clear browsing data
Cookie Consent Preferences
On your first visit, we present a cookie consent banner. You can manage your preferences at any time:
- Accept all cookies
- Accept only essential cookies
- Customize which cookie types to allow
- Manage preferences from the footer of our website
Do Not Track (DNT)
If you enable DNT in your browser, we will honor this preference and limit analytical tracking. However, some site functionality may be affected.
Legal Basis
We use cookies based on the following legal grounds:
- Consent: For analytics and preference cookies, with your explicit consent
- Legitimate Interest: For functional cookies that improve user experience
- Legal Obligation: For security and compliance purposes
Third-Party Services
We partner with trusted providers who assist in delivering our content and understanding our audience:
Google Analytics
Analytics service. Privacy Policy
Content Delivery Networks
Services for fast article and media delivery
Cloudflare
Security and performance services. Privacy Policy
Data Retention
We retain cookie data only as long as necessary:
- Session cookies: Automatically deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies: Deleted after the period specified in the cookie list (typically 1-2 years)
- Analytics data: Aggregated and anonymized; individual user data retained for up to 26 months
- User preference data: Retained for 1 year of inactivity
International Users
Medical Recommend Guide is based in the United Kingdom and operates under UK and GDPR regulations. For users in the EU, additional rights apply regarding your data and cookie use. You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request deletion of your data
- Object to processing
- Withdraw consent at any time
Contact our editorial team for data-related requests.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or regulations. We will notify you of significant changes by posting an updated policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Continued use of our website after changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
Questions About Cookies?
If you have questions about our cookie practices or wish to manage your preferences, please contact our editorial team.