Cookie Policy
Effective Date: February 13, 2026
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Ghray, Inc. ("Company," "we," "us," or "our"), operating the website MedResearcher.org (the "Site"), uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our Site. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
By continuing to use our Site, you acknowledge that you have read and understand this Cookie Policy.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, to improve the user experience, and to provide information to the website operators.
Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your device after you close your browser until they expire or are deleted. Session cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser.
3. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
- Essential operation: To enable core functionality of the Site, such as maintaining your session and remembering your preferences.
- Performance and analytics: To understand how visitors interact with the Site, identify areas for improvement, and measure the effectiveness of our content.
- Advertising and targeting: To deliver relevant advertisements and track the performance of advertising campaigns.
- Personalization: To customize your experience based on your browser type, location, and other information.
4. Types of Cookies We Use
4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the Site to function properly. They enable core features such as security, session management, and network management. You cannot opt out of these cookies because the Site cannot function without them.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID / Session Cookie | Maintains your session state across page requests (e.g., survey progress, form submissions) | Session |
| CSRF Token | Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks | Session |
4.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use the Site, such as which pages are visited most often and whether visitors receive error messages. The information collected is aggregated and used to improve how the Site works.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga, _gid, _gat (Google Analytics) | Used to distinguish users, throttle request rates, and collect statistical information about Site usage | Up to 2 years |
4.3 Advertising and Targeting Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are more relevant to you and your interests. They may also be used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| IDE, DSID (Google DoubleClick) | Used by Google DoubleClick to serve targeted advertisements based on your browsing activity across websites | Up to 1 year |
| Third-party advertising cookies | Set by our advertising partners to build a profile of your interests and deliver relevant ads on other sites | Varies by provider |
4.4 Social Media Cookies
These cookies are set by social media services that we may have added to the Site to enable you to share our content with your networks. They are capable of tracking your browser across other sites and building a profile of your interests, which may impact the content and messages you see on other websites.
5. Google DoubleClick DART Cookie
Google is one of the third-party vendors on our Site. It uses cookies, known as DART cookies, to serve ads to our visitors based upon their visit to MedResearcher.org and other sites on the internet. However, visitors may choose to decline the use of DART cookies by visiting the Google Ad and Content Network Privacy Policy at https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads.
6. Web Beacons and Similar Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use web beacons (also known as "tracking pixels" or "clear GIFs") and similar technologies. These are tiny graphic images embedded in web pages or emails that allow us to:
- Determine whether you have viewed a page or opened an email
- Track the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns
- Understand usage patterns and improve Site performance
7. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our Site are placed by third parties. We do not control these third-party cookies and their use is governed by the privacy policies of the third parties that set them. Third-party services that may place cookies through our Site include:
- Google Analytics — for website traffic analysis and reporting. Google Privacy Policy
- Google Ads / DoubleClick — for advertisement delivery and measurement. Google Ads Policy
8. How to Manage Cookies
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:
- View what cookies are stored on your device and delete them individually or all at once
- Block third-party cookies
- Block cookies from specific sites
- Block all cookies
- Delete all cookies when you close your browser
Please note that if you choose to block or delete cookies, some features of our Site may not work properly, and your user experience may be affected.
Browser-Specific Instructions
For instructions on managing cookies in your specific browser, please visit:
Opt-Out of Interest-Based Advertising
You can opt out of interest-based advertising from participating companies through:
- Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA)
- Network Advertising Initiative (NAI)
- European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance (EDAA)
9. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activity tracked. Because there is no universally accepted standard for how DNT signals should be interpreted, our Site does not currently respond to DNT signals. We will update this policy if a uniform standard is established.
10. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our business practices. When we make changes, we will update the "Effective Date" at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Ghray, Inc. c/o MedResearcher.org
Address: 201A 4th St NE, Suite# 671, Calgary, AB T2E 3S1, Canada
Email: legal[at]MedResearcher.org