Cookies Policy

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the site remember your actions and preferences over time. We use cookies on https://drmichaelljohnson.com to improve your experience, analyze site usage, and provide certain functionalities such as secure contact forms.

2. Cookies We Use

We use both first-party and third-party cookies for the following purposes: – Essential cookies (to make the website function properly, including form submissions) – Analytics cookies (to understand how visitors use the Site) – Functional cookies (to provide enhanced features, such as reCAPTCHA on contact forms)

3. Specific Cookies and Tools

– **Google Analytics**: We may use Google Analytics to collect information about how visitors use our Site. This helps us improve content and user experience. Google Analytics uses cookies to track visitor interactions anonymously. – **Google reCAPTCHA**: We use Google reCAPTCHA on our online fillable contact and intake forms to protect against spam and abuse. This service may set cookies to verify you are not a robot. – **Affiliate Links**: Some links on our Site (particularly to recommended supplements from Optimal Health Systems and Premier Research Labs) are affiliate links. When you click these links and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. These partners may set cookies to track referrals. For more information about our affiliate relationships, please see our AFFILIATE POLICY.

4. Managing Cookies and Opt-Out Options

You have full control over cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can modify your browser settings to decline cookies or receive a warning before a cookie is stored. Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Site (including contact forms).

Here are your main opt-out options:

• Google Analytics Opt-Out: You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout/
• Google reCAPTCHA / Advertising Cookies: To manage or opt out of personalized advertising and reCAPTCHA-related tracking, visit Google’s Ads Settings: https://adssettings.google.com/
• Browser Settings (general cookie management):
  • Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
  • Mozilla Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
  • Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
• Global Opt-Out Tools:
  • Digital Advertising Alliance (for interest-based ads): https://optout.aboutads.info/
  • Your Online Choices (for EU/UK users): https://www.youronlinechoices.com/

5. Changes to This Cookies Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated date. Your continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the new policy.

6. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at DRMLJ83@gmail.com or use the CONTACT FORM on the Site.