Cookie Policy

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which provides additional information about how we collect and process personal data. By continuing to use our website after being presented with our cookie consent banner, you acknowledge this policy.

Biosspine is committed to transparency regarding the technologies we use to enhance your browsing experience while respecting your privacy choices.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, tablet, or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites function efficiently, provide a better user experience, and supply information to website owners.

Cookies may be set by the website you are visiting (first-party cookies) or by third-party services integrated into the website (third-party cookies). They can remain on your device for the duration of your browsing session (session cookies) or for a defined period afterward (persistent cookies).

Similar technologies such as web beacons, pixels, local storage, and session storage may also be used on our website. References to cookies in this policy include these related technologies unless otherwise specified.

3. Data Controller

The entity responsible for cookies placed on biosspine.world is:

• Company Name: Biosspine
• Address: 75 9th Ave, New York, NY 10011, USA
• Phone: +1 212-652-2110
• Email: assist@biosspine.world

4. Categories of Cookies We Use

4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of our website. They enable core functionality such as page navigation, cookie consent storage, and security features. Without these cookies, certain services you request cannot be provided.

Strictly necessary cookies do not require your consent under GDPR and cannot be disabled through our cookie settings panel, though you may block them through your browser settings at the risk of impairing website functionality.

• Consent Storage Cookie: Stores your cookie preference selections. Duration: 12 months. Provider: Biosspine (first-party).
• Session Cookie: Maintains your session state during a single visit. Duration: Session. Provider: Biosspine (first-party).

4.2 Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously or in aggregated form. This data helps us improve content structure, identify popular pages, and optimize the user experience.

Analytics cookies are only activated when you provide consent through our cookie banner or cookie settings panel.

• Page View Tracking: Records pages visited, time on page, and navigation sequences. Duration: up to 24 months. Requires consent.
• Traffic Source Analysis: Identifies how visitors arrived at our website. Duration: up to 24 months. Requires consent.

4.3 Marketing Cookies

Marketing cookies are used to track visitors across websites and display content that may be relevant to their interests. They may be set by us or by advertising partners whose services we use.

Marketing cookies are only activated when you provide explicit consent. You may withdraw consent at any time through our cookie settings or by clearing your browser cookies.

• Remarketing Pixels: Enable delivery of relevant advertisements on third-party platforms. Duration: up to 90 days. Requires consent.
• Campaign Measurement: Track effectiveness of advertising campaigns. Duration: up to 90 days. Requires consent.

5. Purpose of Cookie Usage

We use cookies for the following purposes:

1. To remember your cookie consent preferences and avoid displaying the consent banner on every visit.
2. To ensure website security and detect potential malicious activity.
3. To analyze website traffic and usage patterns for improvement purposes, with your consent.
4. To measure the effectiveness of our informational content and marketing efforts, with your consent.
5. To provide a consistent and functional browsing experience across pages and sessions.

6. Legal Basis for Cookie Processing

Under the GDPR and the ePrivacy Directive, our legal bases for placing cookies are:

• Strictly Necessary Cookies: Legitimate interest in providing a functional website and fulfilling your request to access our content.
• Analytics and Marketing Cookies: Your explicit consent, obtained through our cookie consent mechanism before non-essential cookies are placed.

You may withdraw consent for non-essential cookies at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.

7. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options for managing cookies:

7.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, a cookie consent banner appears offering three options: Accept All, Reject, or Cookie Settings. The Cookie Settings panel allows you to toggle Analytics and Marketing categories independently while Strictly Necessary cookies remain always enabled.

7.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these options under Privacy, Security, or Site Settings. Common browser cookie management resources:

• Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
• Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
• Apple Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
• Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and Site Permissions

7.3 Clearing Existing Cookies

Deleting cookies through your browser will remove all stored cookies, including consent preferences. If you clear cookies, our consent banner will reappear on your next visit.

8. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website may be placed by third-party services we integrate, such as analytics platforms or content delivery networks. These third parties have their own privacy policies governing their use of data collected through cookies.

We select third-party providers that demonstrate compliance with applicable data protection regulations and require them to process data only according to our instructions and contractual agreements.

9. Data Collected Through Cookies

Depending on the cookie category and your consent choices, the following types of data may be collected:

• IP address (may be anonymized by analytics providers)
• Browser type, version, and language settings
• Operating system and device type
• Pages visited, click events, and scroll depth
• Referral URL and search terms used to find our website
• Date and time of visits

For details on how this data is processed, stored, and your rights regarding it, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

10. Data Retention for Cookie Data

Cookie retention periods vary by type:

• Session cookies: deleted when you close your browser.
• Consent preference cookies: retained for 12 months.
• Analytics cookies: retained for up to 24 months from the date of collection.
• Marketing cookies: retained for up to 90 days from the date of collection.

Aggregated analytics data that cannot identify individuals may be retained indefinitely for statistical purposes.

11. Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical measures to protect data collected through cookies, including HTTPS encryption for all data transmission, secure cookie flags where supported, and regular security assessments of third-party cookie providers.

12. Your Rights

In connection with data collected through cookies, you have the rights described in our Privacy Policy, including the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, object, and withdraw consent. To exercise these rights, contact us at assist@biosspine.world.

13. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our cookie practices. The date at the top of this page indicates the last revision. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact:

• Biosspine
• 75 9th Ave, New York, NY 10011, USA
• Phone: +1 212-652-2110
• Email: assist@biosspine.world