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Cookie Policy

Last Updated: 08th November 2025

Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how GenSurgInterviews.com ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website. This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions.

By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy. If you do not agree to our use of cookies, you should change your browser settings accordingly or stop using our website.

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 and provide information to website owners.

Cookies allow websites to:

  • Remember your preferences and settings

  • Recognize you when you return to the website

  • Improve your browsing experience

  • Understand how you use the website

  • Provide essential functionality

Types of Cookies We Use

We use different types of cookies on GenSurgInterviews.com, which are categorized as follows:

1. Strictly Necessary Cookies (Essential)

These cookies are essential for our website to function properly and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions you take, such as logging into your account or setting privacy preferences.

Purpose:

  • Authentication: Keep you logged into your account

  • Security: Protect against fraudulent activity and secure your session

  • Basic functionality: Enable core website features

Cookies Used:

  • Session cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser

  • Authentication cookies: Remember your login status during your session

Legal Basis: These cookies are necessary for the performance of our contract with you and to provide our services.

You cannot disable these cookies as they are essential for the website to function. Without these cookies, you would not be able to access your account or use our services.

2. Analytics and Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website performance and user experience.

Purpose:

  • Analyze website traffic and user behavior

  • Understand which pages are most and least popular

  • Track how users navigate through the website

  • Identify technical issues and optimize performance

  • Measure the effectiveness of our content

Third-Party Services Used:

Google Analytics 4 (Google LLC)

Information Collected:

  • Pages visited and time spent on each page

  • Device type, browser, and operating system

  • Geographic location (country/city level only)

  • Referral source (how you found our website)

  • Anonymous user interactions and behavior patterns

You can disable these cookies through your browser settings or by using the Google Analytics opt-out tool. Disabling these cookies will not affect your ability to use our website.

3. Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and providing a more tailored experience.

Purpose:

  • Remember your preferences (e.g., language, display settings)

  • Provide personalized content and recommendations

  • Remember information you've entered in forms

  • Improve user experience based on your previous visits

Wix Platform Cookies (Website Hosting Provider) Our website is hosted on Wix, which uses cookies to provide essential hosting services and website functionality.

You can disable these cookies through your browser settings, but doing so may affect the functionality and personalization of your experience on our website.

Cookie Duration

Cookies can be either:

Session Cookies

  • Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser

  • Used for essential functions like maintaining your login session

  • Automatically expire at the end of your browsing session

Persistent Cookies

  • Remain on your device for a set period (days, months, or years)

  • Used to remember your preferences across multiple visits

  • Help us recognize you as a returning user

  • Automatically expire after their predetermined lifetime

The specific duration of each cookie varies depending on its purpose and is set by either us or the third-party provider.

First-Party vs. Third-Party Cookies

First-Party Cookies

Cookies set directly by GenSurgInterviews.com when you visit our website. We have full control over these cookies and how they are used.

Third-Party Cookies

Cookies set by external services we use (such as Google Analytics). These cookies are managed by third-party providers, and we do not have direct control over them. Third-party providers may use these cookies for their own purposes as described in their privacy policies.

How to Manage Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options to control or limit how we and our partners use cookies:

1. Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your web browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

  • View what cookies are stored on your device

  • Delete cookies from your device

  • Block all cookies or block specific cookies

  • Set preferences for different websites

How to Manage Cookies in Popular Browsers:

  • Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data

  • Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data

  • Apple Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data

  • Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data

  • Brave: Settings → Shields → Cookies and other site data

  • Opera: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and other site data

Important Note: If you disable essential cookies, you may not be able to access certain features of our website, including logging into your account.

2. Google Analytics Opt-Out

To specifically opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites you visit, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on:

3. Mobile Device Settings

If you're accessing our website through a mobile device, you can manage cookies and tracking through your device settings:

iOS (iPhone/iPad):

  • Settings → Safari → Privacy & Security

Android:

  • Settings → Privacy → Advanced → Site settings → Cookies

4. Third-Party Opt-Out Tools

You can also manage advertising and tracking preferences through these industry initiatives:

Note: These tools only control cookies used for advertising purposes. They do not affect essential or analytics cookies.

Consequences of Blocking Cookies

You are free to block or delete cookies at any time. However, please be aware that:

If You Block Essential Cookies:

  • You will not be able to log into your account

  • Core website functionality will not work properly

  • You may not be able to access purchased content

  • Payment processing will not function

If You Block Analytics Cookies:

  • Your visit will not be tracked (anonymously)

  • We will have less information to improve our website

  • Your user experience will not be affected otherwise

If You Block Functional Cookies:

  • Your preferences will not be saved between visits

  • You may need to re-enter information you've previously provided

  • The website may feel less personalized

Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activities tracked. Our website does not currently respond to DNT signals because there is no universally accepted standard for how to respond to them.

However, you can control cookies through the methods described above.

Changes to Our Website Services

As we develop our services, we may introduce new features that require additional cookies or tracking technologies. We will update this Cookie Policy accordingly and notify you of any significant changes.

Examples of potential future cookies:

  • Payment processing cookies (if we change payment providers)

  • Video hosting cookies (if we add embedded video content)

  • Live chat support cookies (if we implement customer support chat)

Any new cookies will be disclosed in an updated version of this policy.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect data from or direct cookies to children under 18.

If you are under 18, please do not use our website or provide any information to us.

Your Rights Under UK Data Protection Law

Under UK GDPR, you have rights regarding your personal data, including data collected through cookies:

  • Right to Access: Request information about what data we collect through cookies

  • Right to Erasure: Request deletion of data collected through cookies

  • Right to Object: Object to processing of your data for certain purposes

  • Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of how we use your data

To exercise these rights, please contact us at support@gensurginterviews.com.

For more information about your rights, see our Privacy Policy.

Data Transfers

Some of our third-party service providers (such as Google Analytics) may transfer and process your data outside the United Kingdom. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with UK data protection laws.

For more information about international data transfers, please see our Privacy Policy.

Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in:

  • The cookies we use

  • Legal or regulatory requirements

  • Our business practices

  • New technologies

When we make changes:

  • We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy

  • For significant changes, we will notify you via email or a prominent notice on our website

  • Continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy

We recommend reviewing this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding our use of cookies, please contact us:

Email: support@gensurginterviews.com

Website: GenSurgInterviews.com

We aim to respond to all inquiries within 5 business days.

Data Controller

The data controller responsible for cookies on this website is:

GenSurgInterviews.com

For questions about data protection and cookies, email: support@gensurginterviews.com

Supervisory Authority

If you have concerns about how we use cookies or handle your data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK's data protection authority:

Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)

Additional Resources

For more information about cookies and online privacy:

Effective Date: 08th November 2025

This Cookie Policy was last updated on 08th November 2025 and applies to all users of GenSurgInterviews.com.

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