Cookie Policy

1. Purpose of This Policy

The goal of this Cookie Policy is to provide transparency about how and why we use cookies, what types of data they collect, and how you can control or limit their use.

Cookies help improve your browsing experience, keep the website functioning properly, and allow us to understand how visitors use our site. This enables us to make improvements and ensure that the website performs efficiently.

2. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They allow websites to recognize your browser, remember preferences, and improve user experience. Cookies may store information such as your language settings, login details, or pages you have visited.

Cookies are not harmful programs or software. They do not access files on your computer or collect information unrelated to your browsing session. However, they may collect limited data about your activity for website functionality and analytics purposes.

3. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies to achieve several important purposes, including:

  • Ensuring functionality – Cookies help essential features of the website operate correctly, such as navigation and secure access.

  • Enhancing performance – Cookies help us measure and analyze how visitors use the site so we can improve speed, layout, and usability.

  • Remembering preferences – Cookies allow us to remember your chosen settings, such as language and region, to provide a smoother experience.

  • Providing security – Some cookies protect user data and prevent unauthorized activity.

  • Supporting marketing and communication – We may use cookies to measure the effectiveness of digital campaigns or to deliver relevant content.

Cookies make your interaction with our website more efficient, convenient, and personalized.

4. Types of Cookies We Use

We classify cookies into several categories based on their purpose and lifespan:

A. Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They allow you to navigate pages, access secure areas, and use key features. Without them, the website may not operate as intended. Examples include:

  • Session management cookies that keep you logged in during your visit

  • Security cookies that verify form submissions

Strictly necessary cookies do not collect personal data and cannot be disabled through general consent tools. You can disable them in your browser, but doing so may cause parts of the site to stop working.

B. Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect anonymous information about how visitors use the website. They help us understand traffic patterns, which pages are most visited, and where users might encounter issues.

We use these insights to improve site performance and content. Examples include cookies from Google Analytics or similar platforms. These cookies collect data such as page views, browser type, time spent on the site, and referral sources.

The information is aggregated and does not personally identify you.

C. Functional Cookies

Functional cookies remember your preferences and enhance usability. They may store settings like language choice, text size, or login details so you do not have to re-enter them each time you visit.

These cookies help create a more customized experience. If you disable them, some personalized features may not be available.

D. Targeting and Advertising Cookies

We may use these cookies to deliver content and advertisements that are relevant to your interests. They also help measure the performance of our marketing efforts.

While Prestige does not use invasive advertising cookies, third-party services embedded in the site (for example, videos or analytics providers) may use their own tracking cookies.

You can manage or decline these cookies using your browser or cookie consent tools.

E. Session and Persistent Cookies

Cookies may be classified based on how long they remain on your device:

  • Session cookies are temporary and deleted automatically when you close your browser.

  • Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them manually.

Both help maintain continuity during your visit and retain certain preferences between visits.

5. Cookies We May Use

While specific cookie names can change over time, examples of cookies we may use include:

  • Google Analytics: To analyze visitor traffic and behavior patterns.

  • Site Preferences Cookie: To remember user-selected options.

  • Session Identifier Cookie: To manage secure user sessions.

  • Security Token Cookie: To protect against unauthorized submissions.

If third-party tools are added, we will update this policy to include them and explain how they function.

6. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are placed by third-party services that help us operate more efficiently or provide certain features. Examples include embedded videos, maps, or analytics tools.

Third-party providers may collect information such as your IP address, browser type, and browsing activity. These cookies are controlled by the providers themselves, not by Prestige.

We recommend reviewing the privacy and cookie policies of any third-party service you interact with through our website.

Examples include:

  • Google Analytics (Google LLC) – For website usage statistics.

  • YouTube (Google LLC) – For embedded video playback.

  • Meta Platforms, Inc. (Facebook) – For marketing insights, if integrated.

Prestige does not have control over third-party cookies once they are activated.

7. Managing and Disabling Cookies

You have full control over how cookies are used on your device. Most browsers allow you to manage settings to accept, reject, or delete cookies.

To adjust your preferences:

  • Check your browser’s help or settings menu for cookie controls.

  • You can typically block all cookies, allow cookies only from trusted sites, or delete cookies automatically after closing the browser.

Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain pages or prevent features like form submissions or session tracking from working properly.

Here are some helpful links to manage cookies in common browsers:

8. Cookie Consent

When you visit our website for the first time, you may see a notice or banner requesting your consent for cookie usage. By continuing to browse the site or by clicking “Accept,” you give us permission to store and access cookies as described in this policy.

You can withdraw your consent at any time by changing your browser settings or clearing cookies from your device.

9. How We Protect Cookie Data

The data collected by cookies is generally anonymous and used in aggregate form. We do not store sensitive personal details in cookies.

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect cookie-related data against unauthorized access or misuse. All analytics data is processed securely and used solely for improving website performance.

10. Legal Basis for Using Cookies

Under applicable data protection laws, the use of cookies may rely on several legal bases:

  • Consent – When you voluntarily agree to the use of cookies through our banner or browser settings.

  • Legitimate interest – When cookies are necessary for security, functionality, or improving user experience.

  • Legal obligation – When required by law to maintain website integrity and records.

Where consent is required, you can choose to accept or reject cookies before they are stored on your device.

11. Changes to This Cookie Policy

Prestige Medical & Physical Therapy may update this Cookie Policy at any time to reflect new laws, technologies, or website features.

If changes are significant, we will post a notice on the website or update the effective date at the top of this page. Continued use of the site after changes are published means you accept the revised policy.

12. Data Collected Through Cookies

Cookies may collect limited data such as:

  • Your browser and device type

  • IP address (truncated or anonymized where possible)

  • Time and duration of visits

  • Pages viewed and interactions with content

  • Referring website or link

We use this data only for analytics, troubleshooting, and improving user experience. It is not used to identify you personally unless combined with data you provide voluntarily.

13. Cookies and Email Tracking

If you subscribe to our newsletters or updates, some emails may contain tracking cookies or pixels to measure open rates and engagement. This helps us improve communication and ensure content is relevant.

You can opt out of email tracking by unsubscribing from our mailing list or blocking image downloads in your email client.

14. Use of Analytics Tools

We may use analytics tools such as Google Analytics to gather information on website usage patterns.

These tools use cookies to analyze behavior like pages visited, session length, and referral sources. The data is aggregated and anonymized.

Google Analytics data is managed under Google’s privacy and cookie policies. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the browser add-on available at:
https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

15. Third-Party Advertising (if applicable)

If advertising cookies are used in the future, they will help deliver ads relevant to your interests. These may come from advertising networks that collect aggregated data about your visits to different websites.

You can opt out of interest-based advertising by visiting:

16. Children’s Privacy and Cookies

Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect data through cookies from minors.

If we become aware that information has been collected from a child without parental consent, we will delete it promptly.

17. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact us:

Prestige Medical & Physical Therapy
Email: prestigemedlmarketing@gmail.com
Phone: (813) 243-2500
Address: 8313 W. Hillsborough Ave. Suite 330 Tampa, FL 33615

We will do our best to respond to inquiries promptly and transparently.

18. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding data collected through cookies. These can include:

  • The right to access your data

  • The right to request deletion or correction

  • The right to withdraw consent

  • The right to object to certain types of processing

To exercise these rights, contact us directly through the details above.

19. Final Statement

Cookies are an essential part of modern websites. They help us understand our visitors’ needs, maintain smooth functionality, and continually improve the user experience.

At Prestige Medical & Physical Therapy, we use cookies responsibly and transparently. We respect your privacy and your right to choose how your data is handled.

By continuing to use our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookie Policy and agree to its terms.