Cookie Policy
Website: www.debatieuromedconsult.com
Company: DEBATI EURO MED CONSULT PVT LTD
Effective Date: March 1, 2026
Last Updated: March 1, 2026
1. Introduction
DEBATI EURO MED CONSULT PVT LTD (“DEBATI”, “we”, “us” or “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website www.debatieuromedconsult.com (“Website”) to improve your browsing experience, analyze Website traffic, deliver relevant advertisements and provide a better overall user experience.
This Cookie Policy explains:
What cookies are
What types of cookies we use
Why we use them
How long they last
How you can manage or disable them
By continuing to use our Website after seeing our cookie notice, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this Policy.
This Cookie Policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, remember your preferences and provide information to website owners.
Cookies do not contain viruses or malicious code. They cannot access other files on your device or harm your system in any way.
Types of Storage Technologies We Use:
Technology
Description
Cookies
Small text files stored in your browser
Local Storage
Data stored locally in your browser (persists after closing)
Session Storage
Temporary data is cleared when the browser session ends
Pixel Tags
Tiny invisible images are used to track user behavior
Web Beacons
Similar to pixel tags — used in emails and web pages
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Cookies | Small text files stored in your browser |
| Local Storage | Data stored locally in your browser (persists after closing) |
| Session Storage | Temporary data is cleared when the browser session ends |
| Pixel Tags | Tiny invisible images are used to track user behavior |
| Web Beacons | Similar to pixel tags — used in emails and web pages |
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Essential / Strictly Necessary Cookies
Can these be disabled? ❌ No — Website will not function properly without them
These cookies are absolutely necessary for our Website to operate. They enable core functions such as:
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Form submission (Eligibility Check, Contact Us, Lead Form)
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Page navigation and loading
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Security and fraud prevention
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Session management (keeping you logged in if applicable)
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Cookie consent preference storage
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session_id | Maintains your browsing session | Session (deleted on browser close) |
| csrf_token | Security — prevents cross-site request forgery | Session |
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie preference | 12 months |
| form_token | Secures form submissions | Session |
3.2 Analytics & Performance Cookies
Can these be disabled? ✅ Yes — via cookie settings
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our Website so we can improve performance and content. They collect anonymized data about:
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Pages visited and time spent
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How you arrived at our Website (search engine, social media, direct)
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Devices and browsers used
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Geographic location (country/city level only)
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Errors or issues encountered on pages
Primary Analytics Tool: Google Analytics (GA4)
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| ga[ID] | Maintains session state | 2 years |
| _gid | Distinguishes users — refreshed daily | 24 hours |
| _gat | Throttles request rate | 1 minute |
| gac[ID] | Contains campaign-related information | 90 days |
Google Analytics Opt-Out: You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking at: 🔗 https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
3.2 Analytics & Performance Cookies
Can these be disabled? ✅ Yes — via cookie settings
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our Website so we can improve performance and content. They collect anonymized data about:
Pages visited and time spent
How you arrived at our Website (search engine, social media, direct)
Devices and browsers used
Geographic location (country/city level only)
Errors or issues encountered on pages
Primary Analytics Tool: Google Analytics (GA4)
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| ga[ID] | Maintains session state | 2 years |
| _gid | Distinguishes users — refreshed daily | 24 hours |
| _gat | Throttles request rate | 1 minute |
| gac[ID] | Contains campaign-related information | 90 days |
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking at:
🔗 https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
3.3 Functional / Preference Cookies
Can these be disabled? ✅ Yes — some features may be affected
These cookies remember your preferences and settings to provide a more personalized experience:
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Your preferred language
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Your last form inputs (to avoid re-entering data)
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Preferred contact method (WhatsApp / Call / Email)
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Which university pages you have visited
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Whether you have already submitted an enquiry form
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| lang_pref | Stores language preference | 6 months |
| form_autofill | Pre-fills returning user form fields | 30 days |
| last_visited_univ | Remembers last university page viewed | 7 days |
| enquiry_submitted | Tracks if user has already submitted a form | 30 days |
3.4 Marketing & Advertising Cookies
Can these be disabled? ✅ Yes — you will still see ads but they will be less relevant
These cookies are used to show you relevant advertisements about DEBATI’s services on external platforms including Google, Facebook and Instagram. They also help us measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns.
a) Meta Pixel (Facebook / Instagram)
Meta Pixel tracks your behavior on our Website and allows us to:
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Show you DEBATI advertisements on Facebook and Instagram
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Retarget visitors who have shown interest in MBBS in Georgia
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Measure conversions from our Facebook/Instagram ad campaigns
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Create lookalike audiences of people similar to our students
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Facebook browser ID for ad targeting | 90 days |
| _fbc | Facebook click ID — tracks ad click | 90 days |
| fr | Facebook advertising and analytics | 90 days |
🔗 https://www.facebook.com/ads/preferences 🔗 https://www.facebook.com/settings?tab=ads
b) Google Ads & Remarketing
Google Ads cookies allow us to:
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Show DEBATI ads on Google Search when users search for MBBS in Georgia
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Retarget Website visitors across the Google Display Network
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Track which ads led to form submissions or enquiries
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Measure cost per lead and campaign performance
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _gcl_au | Google Ads conversion tracking | 90 days |
| IDE | Google DoubleClick — ad targeting | 1 year |
| DSID | Google Ads — user identification | 2 weeks |
| NID | Google Ads preferences | 6 months |
| 1P_JAR | Google — aggregates ad statistics | 30 days |
🔗 https://adssettings.google.com 🔗 https://optout.networkadvertising.org
c) YouTube Cookies
Our Website may embed YouTube videos about MBBS in Georgia, student testimonials or Georgia university tours. When you play a YouTube video, YouTube (owned by Google) may place cookies on your device.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE | YouTube video preferences | 6 months |
| YSC | YouTube session tracking | Session |
| yt-remote-device-id | YouTube remote device settings | Persistent |
🔗 https://www.youtube.com/howyoutubeworks/user-settings/privacy
d) WhatsApp Business
When you click on our WhatsApp button or chat widget, you will be redirected to WhatsApp. WhatsApp (owned by Meta) has its own cookie and data policies. DEBATI is not responsible for cookies placed by WhatsApp on your device.
🔗 WhatsApp Privacy Policy: https://www.whatsapp.com/legal/privacy-policy
3.5 Third-Party Cookies
Some third-party services integrated into our Website may place their own cookies. These include:
| Third Party | Purpose | Their Cookie Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | Website analytics | policies.google.com |
| Google Ads | Advertising | policies.google.com |
| Meta (Facebook/Instagram) | Social advertising | facebook.com/policy |
| YouTube | Embedded videos | policies.google.com |
| WhatsApp Business | Chat widget | whatsapp.com/legal |
| Hotjar (if used) | Heatmaps & recordings | hotjar.com/legal |
| Crisp / Intercom (if used) | Live chat widget | their respective sites |
4. Cookie Duration Reference
| Duration Type | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Session | Deleted automatically when you close your browser |
| Persistent | Remain on your device for a set period even after browser is closed |
| 1 Day | Expire within 24 hours of being set |
| 30 Days | Expire after 30 days |
| 90 Days | Expire after 90 days |
| 6 Months | Expire after 180 days |
| 1 Year | Expire after 365 days |
| 2 Years | Standard Google Analytics duration |
5. Cookie Consent Banner
5.1 What You See on First Visit
When you visit our Website for the first time, you will see a cookie consent banner at the bottom of the screen with the following options:
Banner Text: “We use cookies to improve your experience, analyze traffic and show you relevant ads about MBBS in Georgia. By clicking ‘Accept All’, you consent to our use of cookies. You can manage your preferences or read our Cookie Policy.”
Buttons:
| Button | Action |
|---|---|
| ✅ Accept All | Enables all cookies including analytics and marketing |
| ⚙️ Manage Preferences | Opens cookie settings panel to choose category by category |
| ❌ Reject Non-Essential | Enables only Essential cookies — disables analytics and marketing |
5.2 Cookie Preferences Panel
When you click “Manage Preferences”, a panel opens showing:
Toggle 1: Essential Cookies
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Status: Always ON (cannot be disabled)
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Description: Required for the Website to function
Toggle 2: Analytics Cookies
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Status: ON by default (can be turned off)
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Description: Helps us understand how visitors use our site
Toggle 3: Functional Cookies
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Status: ON by default (can be turned off)
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Description: Remembers your preferences and form inputs
Toggle 4: Marketing Cookies
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Status: ON by default (can be turned off)
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Description: Used for Facebook, Instagram and Google advertising
Save Preferences Button: 💾 Save My Preferences
5.3 Changing Your Cookie Preferences
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:
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Clicking the Cookie Settings link in our Website footer
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Clearing your cookies and revisiting our Website (banner will reappear)
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Managing cookies directly through your browser settings
6. How to Manage Cookies in Your Browser
You can control and delete cookies directly through your browser settings. Here’s how:
🌐 Google Chrome
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Click the three dots (⋮) at top right → Settings
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Go to Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
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Choose your preferred cookie setting
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To delete existing cookies: Clear browsing data → Cookies and other site data
Click the three dots (⋮) at top right → Settings
Go to Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
Choose your preferred cookie setting
To delete existing cookies: Clear browsing data → Cookies and other site data
🦊 Mozilla Firefox
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Click the three lines (☰) → Settings
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Go to Privacy & Security
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Under Cookies and Site Data, manage your preferences
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Click Clear Data to remove existing cookies
Click the three lines (☰) → Settings
Go to Privacy & Security
Under Cookies and Site Data, manage your preferences
Click Clear Data to remove existing cookies
🔗 https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/cookies-information-websites-store-on-your-computer
🧭 Apple Safari
Go to Safari → Preferences → Privacy
Under Cookies and website data, choose your setting
Click Manage Website Data to view and delete cookies
🔗 https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-sfri11471
🔷 Microsoft Edge
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Click the three dots (⋯) → Settings
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Go to Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and data stored
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Manage your preferences and clear existing cookies
Click the three dots (⋯) → Settings
Go to Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and data stored
Manage your preferences and clear existing cookies
🔗 https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/delete-cookies-in-microsoft-edge
📱 Mobile Browsers
Chrome on Android/iOS: Settings → Privacy → Clear browsing data → Cookies
Safari on iPhone/iPad: Settings → Safari → Clear History and Website Data
⚠️ Important Note on Disabling Cookies
Disabling or deleting cookies may affect your experience on our Website:
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Essential cookies disabled: Forms may not submit correctly
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Analytics cookies disabled: We cannot improve our Website based on your usage
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Functional cookies disabled: Your preferences will not be remembered between visits
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Marketing cookies disabled: You will still see DEBATI ads but they will be generic rather than relevant to your interests
7. Do Not Track (DNT) Signals
Some browsers send a Do Not Track (DNT) signal to websites requesting that your browsing not be tracked. Currently, our Website does not respond to DNT signals as there is no universal standard for how websites should respond to such requests.
However, you can manage your tracking preferences using the cookie settings described in this Policy.
8. Cookies & Children
Our Website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly use cookies to track children under 13.
If you are a parent and believe your child under 13 has visited our Website and cookies have been placed on their device, please contact us at info@debatieuromedconsult.com and we will take appropriate action.
9. Cross-Device Tracking
If you are logged into a Google or Facebook account while browsing our Website, these platforms may associate your browsing behavior with your account across multiple devices (phone, tablet, computer).
DEBATI does not directly control cross-device tracking by Google or Meta. You can manage cross-device tracking through your Google Account settings and Facebook Ad Preferences.
10. Cookie Audit & Updates
DEBATI conducts periodic cookie audits to ensure this Cookie Policy remains accurate and up to date. We review our cookie usage:
When new third-party services are added to our Website
When existing third-party services update their cookie practices
When applicable laws or regulations change
At a minimum once every 12 months
11. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in:
The cookies we use
Technology changes on our Website
Legal or regulatory requirements
When we make changes:
The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page will be revised
For significant changes, we will display a new cookie consent banner
Continued use of our Website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance
12. Applicable Laws & Regulations
This Cookie Policy is designed to comply with:
Information Technology Act 2000 (India) and IT Rules 2011
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) — for EU/EEA visitors
UK GDPR & PECR — for UK visitors
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) — for California, USA visitors
Personal Data Protection Bill — India (when enacted)
13. Contact Us
For any questions about this Cookie Policy, to update your cookie preferences or to report a concern:
🇮🇳 India Office:
DEBATI EURO MED CONSULT PVT LTD
475 Ashoke Road, Ganguly Bagan
Kolkata – 700084, West Bengal, India
📞 +91 98315 49093
📧 info@debatieuromedconsult.com
🕐 Monday – Saturday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM IST
🇬🇪 Georgia Office:
DEBATI MEDICAL FOUNDATION
Apartment 75, N22 Bakhtrioni Street
Saburtalo District, Tbilisi, Georgia
📞 +995 557 514 450
📧 info@debatimedicalfoundation.com
🇦🇪 UAE Office:
DEBATI GROUP
12th Floor, Office 1202
Fahidi Heights Office Tower
Khalid Bin Al Waleed Road, Dubai, UAE
📞 +971 54 764 3665
14. Footer Cookie Settings Link
For your Website footer, add this text:
🍪 Cookie Policy | ⚙️ Cookie Settings | 🔒 Privacy Policy | 📋 Terms & Conditions
This Cookie Policy is effective from March 1, 2026, and applies to all visitors of www.debatieuromedconsult.com regardless of their location.