Cookie Preferences
Manage your cookie preferences below. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for the website to function properly.
Essential Cookies
Required for basic site functionality
Analytics Cookies
Help us understand how the site is used
Marketing Cookies
Used for advertising and retargeting
1. 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, provide a better browsing experience, and supply information to the owners of the site. Cookies allow websites to recognize your device and remember information about your visit, such as your preferred language, login credentials, and other settings.
Cookies can be "persistent" (remaining on your device until they expire or you delete them) or "session" cookies (deleted automatically when you close your browser). First-party cookies are set by the website you are visiting, while third-party cookies are set by a different domain. Some cookies are strictly necessary for the operation of our website, while others help us improve performance and deliver a personalized experience.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We use three categories of cookies on our website. Each category serves a distinct purpose and has different implications for your privacy. Below you will find detailed tables describing each cookie, its type, purpose, and duration.
Essential Cookies
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | First-party | Maintains your session state and enables core website functionality | Session |
| csrf_token | First-party | Prevents cross-site request forgery attacks for security | Session |
| cookie_consent | First-party | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
| XSRF-TOKEN | First-party | Laravel framework CSRF protection token | Session |
Analytics Cookies
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Third-party | Distinguishes unique visitors and generates statistical data | 2 years |
| _ga_ID | Third-party | Maintains session state across page views for analytics | 2 years |
| _gid | Third-party | Groups page view actions within a 24-hour period | 24 hours |
| _gat | Third-party | Throttles request rate to limit data collection speed | 1 minute |
Marketing Cookies
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Third-party | Meta (Facebook) pixel tracking for ad targeting and conversions | 90 days |
| _gcl_au | Third-party | Google Ads conversion linker for campaign performance tracking | 90 days |
| ads_prefs | Third-party | LinkedIn Insight Tag for B2B audience targeting and remarketing | 1 year |
3. Managing Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through the consent settings above, through your browser settings, or by using third-party opt-out tools. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website and limit your ability to use some features.
Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings menus. You can typically find these settings under "Preferences," "Settings," or "Options." From there, you can view, delete, or block cookies. Please refer to your browser's documentation for specific instructions on how to manage cookies. Popular browser help pages include Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge cookie management guides.
Opt-Out Links: For third-party cookies, you can opt out directly through the service provider's opt-out tools. To opt out of Google Analytics tracking, visit the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. To opt out of interest-based advertising, visit the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page.
4. Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own first-party cookies, we use cookies set by third-party services to enhance our website's functionality and provide you with relevant content and advertisements. These third-party cookies are subject to the respective privacy policies of those service providers.
Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to collect and analyze website traffic data. This helps us understand how visitors interact with our website, identify popular products and content, and make data-driven improvements. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymized data about your browsing behavior. The data collected is aggregated and does not personally identify individual users. For more information, please review Google's Privacy Policy.
Social Media & Advertising: We may integrate with social media platforms and advertising networks that set cookies on our website. These cookies enable features such as social sharing buttons, embedded content, and targeted advertising across different platforms. Each of these third-party services has its own cookie policy. We encourage you to review the privacy and cookie policies of any third-party services you interact with through our website.
5. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use, changes in technology, or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page and revise the content accordingly.
We encourage you to periodically review this Cookie Policy to stay informed about how we use cookies and related technologies. Your continued use of our website after any changes to this policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms. If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies, please do not hesitate to contact our privacy team.
6. Contact
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact our privacy team. We are happy to provide additional information or assist you with managing your cookie preferences.
OrthoSea Privacy Team
For more information about how we collect and handle your personal data, please read our Privacy Policy.