Cookie Policy

Last updated: November 8, 2025
Global Health Opinion (GHO) — www.globalhealthopinion.com
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy, contact us at info@gho.care.



1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Global Health Opinion (“GHO”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on www.globalhealthopinion.com and related services. It explains what cookies are, why we use them, the types of cookies we use, and your choices regarding cookies.

By using or continuing to use our site you accept the placement of cookies as described in this policy (subject to any choices you make via cookie controls).



2. What are cookies and similar technologies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet or mobile) when you visit a website. They help the site remember information about your visit (such as language or login status) and improve your experience. Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels and local storage.



3. Why we use cookies

We use cookies to:

  • Make the site work (essential functions and security);
  • Remember your preferences and settings (language, display settings);
  • Understand how you use the site so we can improve it (analytics);
  • Provide relevant content, advertising and measure campaign effectiveness (marketing, where applicable); and
  • Maintain necessary sessions for telehealth and secure portals.

We do not use cookies to store or collect sensitive health information or identifiable medical records. Any medical or health data you provide is handled according to our Privacy Policy and applicable law (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR, DISHA where applicable), and is not stored in client-side cookies.



4. Types of cookies we use

A. Strictly Necessary (Essential) Cookies

These cookies are required for the basic operation of the website and cannot be switched off in our systems. They enable core functionality such as security, account login, session management, and access to protected pages (e.g., patient portal). You may set your browser to block these cookies, but certain parts of the site will not then function.

Examples

  • session_id — Session management for logged-in users. — Duration: session
  • csrf_token — Security token to protect form submissions. — Duration: session

B. Preferences / Functional Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (language, region, accessibility preferences) and provide enhanced, personalized features.

Examples

  • site_lang — Stores chosen language. — Duration: 1 year
  • theme — Stores dark/light mode preference. — Duration: 1 year

C. Performance / Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use the website (pages visited, time on site, error messages). We use aggregated analytics to improve site performance and user experience.

Examples

  • _ga, _gid — Google Analytics (or equivalent) identifiers (anonymous). — Duration: 2 years / 24 hours

Note: analytics cookies are used in aggregated and pseudonymized form; they do not identify you personally.

D. Marketing / Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver content relevant to you and your interests, including ad targeting, frequency capping and campaign measurement. Where such cookies are used, we obtain consent where required by law.

Examples

  • IDE (or similar) — Ad platform identifier used for ad targeting. — Duration: 1–2 years


5. Third-party cookies

Some cookies are set by third-party services we use (analytics providers, payment processors, video players, chat services). These third parties may collect information about your online activities across other sites and over time. We do not control these third parties’ cookie practices — please review their privacy/cookie policies for details.

Typical third-party providers we may use:

  • Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics or equivalent)
  • Payment processors (for checkout; only used when you make a payment)
  • Video or media hosts (for embedded content)
  • Customer support/chat providers


Where required by applicable law (for example, for non-essential cookies used for analytics or marketing in the EEA), we will obtain your prior consent before placing those cookies. You can give, withdraw, or manage consent using our cookie banner/controls or via your browser settings (see Section 9).

Essential cookies required to provide requested services (such as secure telehealth sessions or the patient portal) are placed without explicit consent because they are necessary to provide services you requested.



7. Your choices — manage cookies

You can control cookies in several ways:

  1. Cookie banner / preference center. When you first visit our site you will be presented with a cookie banner that explains categories of cookies. Use the preference center to accept or reject non-essential cookies.

  2. Browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies. Below are links to instructions for the most common browsers (search “cookies [browser name] delete or manage” for up-to-date guidance):

    • Chrome
    • Firefox
    • Safari
    • Edge

  3. Device settings. Mobile devices also provide cookie/privacy settings in the operating system or browser app.

  4. Ad opt-outs. For advertising cookies you can opt out via industry opt-out tools (such as the Digital Advertising Alliance or your local equivalent) where available.

Important: Blocking or deleting cookies may affect your experience and some features (accounts, telehealth sessions, saved preferences) may not work as intended.



8. Data retention

Cookie lifetimes vary by cookie and purpose. We retain cookies for no longer than necessary for the purposes described in this policy (see examples in Section 4). When cookies are used to support logged-in sessions or to provide lawful services, session cookies may expire when you end your session, while analytics cookies may persist for up to 24 months depending on provider configuration.



9. Cookies and privacy laws (GDPR, CCPA, etc.)

  • European users (GDPR/EEA): Where required by law we rely on consent for non-essential cookies and provide a clear mechanism to withdraw consent. We also rely on legitimate interests for certain essential analytics/processes only where this is lawful and after balancing tests.
  • California users (CCPA/CPRA): You may have rights to opt-out of the sale or sharing of personal information for advertising purposes. We do not “sell” sensitive health data. If you are a California resident and want to exercise your rights, contact us at info@gho.care.
  • Other jurisdictions: We comply with applicable local cookie/consent law. Where local law requires different handling, we will follow legal obligations.


We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in cookies we use or legal requirements. When we make material changes we will update the “Last updated” date and, where appropriate, notify users (for example via a site notice).



11. Contact us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or would like to exercise your privacy rights, please contact:

Global Health Opinion (GHO)
Email: info@gho.care
Website: www.globalhealthopinion.com



Effective use of cookies helps us provide secure, reliable and improved services. Thank you for trusting Global Health Opinion with your healthcare needs.