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Cookie Policy

Last updated: February 18, 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how Dhruv Orthopaedic & Surgical Hospital ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website. By using our website, you agree to the use of cookies as described in this policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website owners useful information about how their site is being used.

Cookies can be "session cookies" (which expire when you close your browser) or "persistent cookies" (which remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them).

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies.

2.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies allow us to remember choices you make (such as your cookie consent preference) and provide enhanced, more personalised features. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.

2.3 Analytics Cookies

We may use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website, helping us improve the site's content and user experience. These cookies collect information in an anonymous form.

2.4 Marketing Cookies

These cookies may be used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

3. Cookies We Use

Cookie Name Type Purpose Duration
dhruv_cookie_consent Essential Stores your cookie consent preference 1 year (accepted) / 30 days (declined)
PHPSESSID Essential PHP session identifier for server-side functionality Session
_ga Analytics Google Analytics — distinguishes users 2 years
_gid Analytics Google Analytics — distinguishes users 24 hours

4. Third-Party Cookies

Our website may contain links to third-party websites and may include embedded content (e.g., Google Maps, YouTube videos, social media buttons). These third parties may set their own cookies on your device. We do not control these cookies and recommend reviewing the privacy and cookie policies of those third parties.

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have the right to decide whether to accept or decline cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences in the following ways:

  • Cookie Banner: When you first visit our website, a cookie consent banner will appear. You can choose to "Accept All" or "Decline" non-essential cookies.
  • Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. Please note that if you disable cookies, some parts of our website may not function correctly.
  • Opt-Out Tools: For analytics cookies, you can opt out using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

6. How to Delete Cookies

You can delete cookies already stored on your device through your browser settings. Here are links to instructions for common browsers:

7. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

Your Consent: By continuing to use our website after seeing the cookie banner, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. You may withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings or contacting us.

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