Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2025
About This Policy
Proctologycaresystem is an informational editorial platform dedicated to providing quality articles and resources about proctology and gastrointestinal health. This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience.
Our Address: Station Road 18, Manchester
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit our website. They help us recognize you, remember your preferences, and understand how you interact with our content.
Cookies may be stored for different periods—some expire when you close your browser (session cookies), while others persist for weeks, months, or years (persistent cookies).
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions such as page navigation, access to secure areas, and content delivery. Without these cookies, the website cannot operate effectively.
Functional Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences and choices to enhance your experience. They may store your language selection, font size preferences, or reading history, allowing us to provide a more personalized browsing experience.
Performance Cookies
These cookies collect information about how you use our website, such as which articles you read, how long you stay on a page, and which links you click. This helps us understand reader behavior and improve content quality and website performance.
Analytical Cookies
We use analytics tools to measure visitor engagement with our editorial content. These cookies help us understand which articles are most valuable to readers and identify trends in content consumption.
Marketing & Advertising Cookies
These cookies track your activity to show relevant content and advertisements based on your interests. They may be set by our advertising partners to measure campaign effectiveness and reach readers interested in health-related topics.
How We Use Cookies
- ✓ Providing Content: Ensuring articles and resources load correctly and securely
- ✓ Remembering Preferences: Storing your language, font size, and reading preferences
- ✓ Website Analytics: Understanding how readers interact with our articles and features
- ✓ Improving Content Quality: Identifying popular topics and refining our editorial strategy
- ✓ Measuring Performance: Assessing website speed, functionality, and user experience
- ✓ Targeted Content: Delivering articles and information relevant to your interests
Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Type | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Essential | Session | Maintains user session for website functionality |
| pcs_preferences | Functional | 1 Year | Stores your language and display preferences |
| pcs_analytics | Performance | 1 Year | Tracks article engagement and reading patterns |
| _ga | Analytical | 2 Years | Google Analytics - measures website usage |
| _ga_* | Analytical | 2 Years | Google Analytics - session tracking |
| pcs_reading_history | Functional | 6 Months | Stores your article reading history |
| ads_consent | Marketing | 1 Year | Manages advertising preferences and consent |
| pcs_visitor_id | Performance | 1 Year | Identifies unique visitors for analytics |
This table includes cookies we directly set. Third-party partners may also set additional cookies as described below.
Third-Party Cookies
We use services from third-party providers who may set their own cookies on your device:
- Google Analytics: Provides insights into how readers interact with our articles and content
- Google Ads: Manages advertising campaigns and measures their effectiveness
- Social Media Platforms: Enable social sharing and embedded content features
- Content Delivery Networks: Optimize article loading speed and reliability
These third parties have their own privacy policies and may use cookies to collect information about your online activity. We encourage you to review their privacy policies for more details.
Managing Your Cookies
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- • View cookies stored on your device
- • Delete cookies manually
- • Block cookies automatically
- • Allow cookies from specific websites only
For instructions on managing cookies in your specific browser, visit its help center or settings menu.
Cookie Consent
When you first visit our website, we present a cookie consent banner. You can choose to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customize your preferences. You can change your cookie settings at any time.
Opting Out
To opt out of specific tracking:
- • Google Analytics: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- • Advertising Cookies: Visit the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) or Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) opt-out pages
- • Marketing Preferences: Contact our editorial team for cookie-related questions
Note: Disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of our website and your ability to access certain features or read articles properly.
Do Not Track (DNT)
If your browser supports "Do Not Track" signals, we respect your privacy preferences. However, because there is no universal standard for DNT implementation, our website may not respond to DNT signals in all cases.
If you enable DNT in your browser settings, you may still receive cookies—we recommend using your browser's cookie management tools for more precise control.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with a new "Last updated" date.
Continued use of our website following any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Cookie Policy.
Questions About Cookies?
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, our editorial team welcomes your feedback.
Contact us:
Address: Station Road 18, Manchester
Email: Use our FAQ page or contact form for editorial inquiries