Effective Date: November 1, 2025
Last Updated: November 24, 2025

SDM Medical PLLC
Doing business as Dr. Stacey Denise | The Neuroaesthetic MD

This Cookie Policy explains how DrStaceyDenise.com and related websites use cookies and similar technologies.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit our website. They help us improve your experience, analyze site traffic, deliver relevant content, and remember your preferences.

Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels, and local storage, which serve similar functions.

Types of Cookies We Use

1. Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)

Purpose: Required for the website to function properly.

Examples:

Login authentication

Security and fraud prevention

Form submission

Session management

HIPAA-compliant patient portal access

Can You Disable Them? No. These cookies are necessary for the website to work.

2. Analytics Cookies (Performance)

Purpose: Help us understand how visitors use our site so we can improve functionality and user experience.

Examples:

Google Analytics (traffic analysis, page views, user behavior)

Heatmap tools (Hotjar, Crazy Egg) to see where users click

Site performance monitoring

Information Collected:

Pages visited

Time spent on pages

Navigation patterns

Device and browser type

Geographic location (city/state level)

Can You Disable Them? Yes. These cookies do not collect personally identifiable information unless you're logged into our patient portal.

3. Marketing Cookies (Advertising)

Purpose: Used to deliver relevant ads and track campaign performance across platforms.

Examples:

Facebook Pixel (Meta advertising and retargeting)

Google Ads (search and display advertising)

LinkedIn Insight Tag (B2B advertising)

Email marketing pixels (Mailchimp, ConvertKit, GoHighLevel)

Information Collected:

Pages visited

Content you interact with

Ads you've seen or clicked

Conversion tracking (e.g., program enrollment)

Can You Disable Them? Yes. You can opt out through browser settings or platform-specific opt-out tools.

4. Preference Cookies (Functionality)

Purpose: Remember your settings and preferences to enhance your experience.

Examples:

Language preferences

Font size adjustments

Color contrast settings (accessibility)

Quiz progress or saved content

"Remember me" login preferences

Can You Disable Them? Yes, but your preferences won't be saved between visits.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

Provide core website functionality (login, forms, secure sessions)

Analyze website performance (identify issues, improve user experience)

Understand our audience (which content is most helpful, how users find us)

Deliver personalized content (recommend relevant programs or resources)

Show relevant advertising (reach people interested in menopause care, lifestyle medicine, or neuroaffirming health)

Measure marketing effectiveness (understand which campaigns drive enrollments)

Your Choices & How to Control Cookies

Browser Settings

You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings:

Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data

Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data

Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data

Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions

Note: Disabling essential cookies may prevent you from using certain website features (login, forms, patient portal).

Opt-Out Options

Google Analytics:
Install the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on:
https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

Facebook Pixel (Meta):
Adjust your ad preferences:
https://www.facebook.com/ads/preferences

Google Ads:
Opt out of personalized advertising:
https://adssettings.google.com

General Opt-Out (Multiple Platforms):
Digital Advertising Alliance:
http://optout.aboutads.info

Network Advertising Initiative:
http://optout.networkadvertising.org

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies. Third parties include:

Google (Analytics, Ads, YouTube embeds)

Meta/Facebook (Pixel, social plugins)

Skool (community platform)

Zoom (embedded webinars or videos)

Payment processors (Stripe, PayPal)

Please review their privacy policies:

Google: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Meta: https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy

Skool: https://www.skool.com/privacy

Do Not Track (DNT)

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature. Currently, there is no industry standard for how to respond to DNT signals. We do not alter our data collection practices when we detect a DNT signal.

Mobile Devices

Mobile apps and browsers may use device identifiers instead of cookies. You can control tracking through your device settings:

iOS: Settings > Privacy > Tracking

Android: Settings > Google > Ads > Opt out of Ads Personalization

HIPAA-Protected Information

Clinical/Medical Information: If you are logged into our HIPAA-compliant patient portal, any health information you access is protected under our Privacy Policy and HIPAA regulations. Marketing cookies do not have access to your protected health information (PHI).

Separation: We maintain strict separation between marketing/analytics tools and clinical systems containing PHI.

Cookie Duration

Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser.

Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period (typically 30 days to 2 years) or until you delete them.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology or legal requirements. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.

Contact

Questions about cookies or our use of tracking technologies?

SDM Medical PLLC
Attn: Privacy
2001 Timberloch Place, Ste. 500
The Woodlands, TX 77380
Email: [email protected]