Cookies Policy
Last updated: 8 August 2025
1. Introduction
This Cookies Policy explains how Ana Neurosurgery (“we”, “us” or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit https://ana-neurosurgery.com/ (the “Website”). It tells you what these technologies are, why we use them, and your choices regarding their use.
2. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet or mobile) when you visit websites. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to the site owners.
3. Why we use cookies
We use cookies for several reasons, including to:
– Make the Website work reliably and securely (essential cookies).
– Remember your preferences and settings so your experience is consistent.
– Understand how visitors use the Website so we can improve content and functionality (analytics).
– Deliver certain features, such as embedded videos or social media sharing.
4. Types of cookies we may use
– Strictly necessary cookies — essential for the Website to function (e.g. session cookies, login). These cannot be switched off in our systems.
– Performance and analytics cookies — collect anonymised information about how visitors use the Website (e.g. pages visited, time spent) so we can improve it.
– Functional cookies — remember choices you make (e.g. language, accessibility settings) to provide enhanced features.
– Targeting and advertising cookies — track browsing to deliver relevant adverts. We do not use targeted advertising from third parties without your consent.
5. Example list of cookies (replace with your site’s actual cookies)
Cookie name | Provider | Purpose | Expires |
PHPSESSID | ana-neurosurgery.com | Maintains your session on the site (essential). | Session |
_ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users for analytics. | 2 years |
_gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users for analytics. | 24 hours |
_gat / gtag | Google Analytics | Throttles request rate. | 1 minute |
wp-settings-# | ana-neurosurgery.com | WordPress preference for admin users (if applicable). | 1 year |
youtube (embedded) | YouTube | Enables playback and remembers preferences for embedded videos. | Varies |
6. Third-party cookies
Some content (for example embedded videos, maps, or analytics) may set cookies via third-party services (e.g. Google Analytics, YouTube, social media platforms). We do not control third-party cookie practices — please see their privacy notices for more details.
7. Your cookie choices
– Manage via consent banner: When you first visit the site you will see a cookie banner allowing you to accept or reject non-essential cookies.
– Browser settings: You can block or delete cookies using your browser settings. Links for major browsers:
– Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
– Safari: https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-and-website-data-sfri11471/mac
– Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/kb/enable-and-disable-cookies-website-preferences
– Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/topic/delete-cookies-in-microsoft-edge-63947406-40ac-c3b8-57b9-2a946a29ae09
– Opt-out of analytics: For Google Analytics you can opt out via the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.
Deleting or blocking cookies may affect your experience on the Website and some features may no longer be available.
8. Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top indicates when it was last revised.
9. Contact us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact:
Ana Neurosurgery
Email: [email protected]
Address: (add your practice address here)
Telephone: (add telephone number)