Health & Medspa
(A DBA of Health and Psychiatrists Consultants LLC or applicable legal entity)
Effective Date: 1st April, 2026
1. INTRODUCTION AND SCOPE
This Cookie Policy (the “Policy”) describes how Health & Medspa (the “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies in connection with your access to and use of the website located at https://healthandmedspa.com (the “Platform”).
This Policy is intended to supplement the Company’s Privacy Policy and Notice of Privacy Practices. To the extent that any information collected through cookies constitutes Protected Health Information (“PHI”), such information shall be governed by applicable healthcare privacy laws, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (“HIPAA”).
By accessing or using the Platform, you consent to the use of cookies and related technologies in accordance with this Policy, subject to your ability to control such technologies as described herein.
2. DEFINITION AND FUNCTION OF COOKIES
Cookies are small data files that are placed on your device when you visit a website and are used to enable functionality, improve user experience, and collect information about website usage .
Cookies may store information such as session identifiers, preferences, and interaction data, and may persist for the duration of a session or for a defined period thereafter.
Cookies may be classified as first-party cookies, which are set by the Platform, or third-party cookies, which are set by external service providers.
3. PRIVACY-FIRST APPROACH FOR HEALTHCARE CONTEXT
Given the sensitive nature of medical and aesthetic services provided by the Company, the Company adopts a privacy-first approach to tracking technologies.
The Company does not knowingly use cookies or tracking mechanisms in a manner that:
- Identifies or profiles users based on health conditions, treatment interests, or medical inquiries
- Transmits Protected Health Information to third-party advertising or analytics platforms
- Enables behavioral targeting based on medical or aesthetic service usage
Health-related websites must exercise heightened caution in the use of cookies, as tracking technologies may inadvertently expose sensitive user interactions if improperly configured .
4. TYPES OF COOKIES USED
The Platform may utilize the following categories of cookies, strictly within operational and compliance boundaries.
4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation of the Platform and enable core functionality, including security, authentication, session management, and navigation.
Without such cookies, the Platform may not function properly.
4.2 Functional Cookies
Functional cookies allow the Platform to remember user preferences and enhance usability, including settings such as language, accessibility configurations, and previously entered information.
These cookies are designed to improve user experience without collecting sensitive health-related data.
4.3 Performance and Analytics Cookies
The Platform may use analytics cookies to understand how users interact with the Platform, including page visits, navigation patterns, and system performance.
Such data is generally aggregated or de-identified and is used solely for operational improvement, system optimization, and service enhancement.
Cookies are commonly used to track usage patterns and improve website functionality, but may also raise privacy concerns if improperly implemented .
The Company takes reasonable steps to ensure that analytics tools are configured to avoid collection or transmission of PHI.
4.4 Third-Party Cookies
The Platform may utilize third-party services, including analytics providers, hosting services, and embedded tools, which may place cookies on your device.
Third-party cookies may be used to support functionality, performance monitoring, or service delivery.
Third-party cookies have the potential to track user behavior across multiple websites, which is a recognized privacy concern .
The Company does not knowingly permit third-party tracking technologies to collect or process PHI.
4.5 Cookies Not Used
The Company does not intentionally use cookies for:
- Behavioral advertising based on health-related activity
- Cross-site tracking for medical or treatment-related behavior
- Sale or monetization of user data derived from cookie tracking
5. OTHER TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES
In addition to cookies, the Platform may utilize technologies such as web beacons, pixels, scripts, or local storage.
These technologies may be used for operational, security, or analytics purposes and are subject to the same restrictions described in this Policy.
Tracking technologies, including pixels, may be capable of capturing user activity such as clicks or page interactions, and must be carefully configured to avoid capturing sensitive health-related data .
6. TELEHEALTH AND SENSITIVE INTERACTIONS
The Platform may facilitate scheduling, inquiries, or interactions related to medical or aesthetic services.
The Company does not use cookies or tracking technologies to record, monitor, or analyze:
- Telehealth session content
- Clinical interactions
- Medical records or communications
All clinical data is handled through secure systems governed by HIPAA and is not processed through cookie-based technologies.
7. USER CONSENT AND COOKIE CONTROLS
Where required by applicable law, the Company provides mechanisms for obtaining user consent prior to the use of non-essential cookies.
You may control cookies through your browser settings, including the ability to:
- Block or delete cookies
- Restrict certain categories of cookies
- Receive notifications when cookies are placed
Most modern websites implement cookie consent banners to allow users to manage preferences and comply with privacy laws .
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality and usability of the Platform.
8. DO NOT TRACK AND GLOBAL PRIVACY SIGNALS
Some web browsers transmit “Do Not Track” (“DNT”) signals.
Due to the absence of a standardized industry protocol, the Platform does not currently respond uniformly to DNT signals.
Where required by applicable state laws, including those recognizing Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals, the Company will honor such signals to the extent legally required.
9. DATA RETENTION AND STORAGE
Cookies may be session-based or persistent.
Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser, while persistent cookies remain on your device for a specified period.
Retention periods are determined based on operational necessity, legal requirements, and system performance considerations.
10. SECURITY OF COOKIE DATA
The Company implements reasonable safeguards to protect data associated with cookies, including encryption, secure transmission protocols, and restricted access controls.
However, you acknowledge that no system can guarantee absolute security, and risks inherent to internet-based technologies may persist.
11. INTERACTION WITH OTHER POLICIES
This Cookie Policy operates in conjunction with the Company’s:
- Privacy Policy
- Notice of Privacy Practices
- Terms and Conditions
In the event of any conflict, provisions governing PHI under HIPAA shall prevail.
12. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
The Company reserves the right to modify this Cookie Policy at any time. Updates will be posted on the Platform and shall become effective upon posting.
Continued use of the Platform constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.
13. CONTACT INFORMATION
For questions regarding this Cookie Policy or data practices:
Health & Medspa
3919 Tampa Road, Oldsmar, FL 34677
Phone: +1 727 444 0995
Email: legal@healthandmedspa.com