Cookie Policy
This policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
2.1 Essential Cookies
Essential cookies are required for the platform to function properly and provide core services:
- sessionid (Django Session Cookie): Maintains your session state and keeps you logged in as you navigate our platform
- csrftoken (CSRF Protection): Prevents Cross-Site Request Forgery attacks and protects your account security
Impact of Disabling: Disabling essential cookies will prevent you from logging in, using core platform features, and may compromise security.
2.2 Preference Cookies
Preference cookies store your personal choices and settings to customize your experience:
- user_preferences: Saves your account preferences and customization settings
- language: Remembers your preferred language selection
- theme: Stores your theme preference (light/dark mode or other design choices)
Impact of Disabling: Disabling preference cookies will reset your settings each session; you will need to reconfigure your preferences repeatedly.
2.3 Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use our platform, allowing us to improve functionality, content, and user experience:
- _ga (Google Analytics): Tracks unique visitors and user sessions
- _gid (Google Analytics): Identifies individual user sessions
- _gat (Google Analytics): Throttles request rate to limit data collection
- Microsoft Clarity: Analyzes user behavior, interactions, and session recordings
- Hotjar: Tracks user engagement, heatmaps, and feedback
Impact of Disabling: Disabling analytics cookies will prevent us from understanding platform usage patterns, which may result in reduced ability to optimize performance and content.
2.4 Payment Cookies
Payment cookies support secure transactions and payment processing:
- Stripe Cookies: Enable secure payment processing, transaction verification, and fraud prevention
Impact of Disabling: Disabling payment cookies will prevent you from completing payment transactions on our platform.
2.5 Authentication Cookies
Authentication cookies manage login security and third-party identity verification:
- Google OAuth Cookies: Enable secure sign-in via Google account and prevent unauthorized access
Impact of Disabling: Disabling authentication cookies may prevent third-party sign-in options.
3. Third-Party Cookie Providers
We use the following third-party service providers that set their own cookies:
- Google Analytics & Google Tag Manager – Analytics and conversion tracking
- Microsoft Clarity – User session analysis and behavior tracking
- Hotjar – User engagement, heatmaps, and session recordings
- Stripe – Payment processing and transaction security
- Google OAuth – Secure authentication and sign-in
- Facebook – Social media integration and remarketing
- Instagram – Social media integration and content sharing
- Twitter/X – Social media integration and content sharing
Each third-party provider has their own privacy policies and cookie practices. We encourage you to review their policies on their respective websites.
4. How to Manage and Control Cookies
4.1 Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
Google Chrome:
- Click the menu icon (three dots) in the top-right corner
- Select "Settings" → "Privacy and security" → "Cookies and other site data"
- Choose your preferred cookie settings or block specific sites
Mozilla Firefox:
- Click the menu button (three horizontal lines) in the top-right corner
- Select "Settings" → "Privacy & Security"
- Under "Cookies and Site Data," adjust your preferences
Apple Safari:
- Click "Safari" in the top menu
- Select "Settings" → "Privacy"
- Adjust cookie and tracking settings
Microsoft Edge:
- Click the menu icon (three dots) in the top-right corner
- Select "Settings" → "Privacy, search, and services"
- Under "Cookies and other site data," configure your preferences
4.2 Opt-Out of Analytics
You can opt out of specific analytics services:
- Google Analytics: Install the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On
- Hotjar: Visit the Hotjar Opt-Out Page to disable tracking
- Microsoft Clarity: Adjust tracking preferences through your Microsoft account settings
4.3 Do Not Track (DNT)
If your browser supports Do Not Track signals, we respect your DNT preference. However, some third-party services may not honor DNT requests. We recommend using your browser settings for more direct cookie control.
5. California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) Opt-Out
If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). You may:
- Opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information by submitting a request through our privacy center
- Request deletion of personal information collected from you
- Request access to personal information we have collected
To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@dentistjourney.com or visit our Privacy Policy.
6. Link to Privacy Policy
For more information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal information, please review our Privacy Policy. Our Privacy Policy describes our data practices in detail and complements this Cookie Policy.
7. Updates to This Cookie Policy
QuantumCampus LLC reserves the right to modify this Cookie Policy at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to our website. Your continued use of DentistJourney.com following the posting of revised policy means that you accept and agree to the changes.
We will notify you of material changes by posting an updated "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed of how we protect your information.
8. Severability
If any provision of this Cookie Policy is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, that provision shall be severable and will not affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining provisions, which shall continue in full force and effect.
9. Governing Law
This Cookie Policy is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any dispute arising from this policy shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Sacramento County, California.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or our cookie practices, please contact us:
QuantumCampus LLC (DBA DentistJourney.com) Email: legal@dentistjourney.com | privacy@dentistjourney.com Phone: (650) 240-0799 Mailing Address: 2108 N St, Suite N, Sacramento, CA 95816, USA
Last Updated: March 24, 2026 Version: 1.0
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