1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit web pages. They help websites remember your preferences, keep you logged in, and optimize platform speed and user experience.
2. How We Use Cookies & Local Storage
Essential System Cookies
Required for core platform navigation, administrative session security (`PHPSESSID`), and preventing cross-site request forgery.
Preference & Filter Storage
Remembers your active city selection (e.g. Guwahati, Delhi), specialty filters, and view preferences so you don't need to re-select them on every visit.
Geolocation Storage
Temporarily caches your approved latitude and longitude coordinates to calculate distances to nearby doctor clinics without repeatedly triggering browser prompts.
3. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have the right to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data.
- Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data.
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Block all cookies.
Further Assistance
If you have questions about our Cookie Policy, please contact our technical team at support@drmap.com.