Cookie Policy
Last Updated: March 16, 2026
MedFund Circle LLC ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on medfundcircle.com to operate the platform, maintain secure sessions, and process payments. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, which ones we use, and how you can manage them.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to recognize your device across page loads and sessions. Similar technologies include local storage and session storage, which store data in your browser rather than as a traditional cookie file.
2. Cookies We Use
2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the platform to function and cannot be disabled.
| Cookie / Storage Key | Provider | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| firebase:authUser | Firebase (Google) | Stores your authentication session so you remain logged in. Cleared on sign-out. |
| __stripe_mid / __stripe_sid | Stripe | Fraud prevention and payment session management during checkout. Required for secure payment processing. |
| next-auth.session-token | Next.js | Maintains your login session across page navigations. |
| theme | MedFund Circle | Stores your light/dark mode preference. |
2.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies enhance your experience by remembering choices you make on the platform.
| Cookie / Storage Key | Provider | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| lead-feed-filters | MedFund Circle | Saves your last-used lead feed filter preferences (category, budget, location). |
| onboarding-step | MedFund Circle | Tracks your progress through multi-step forms so you can resume where you left off. |
3. What We Do NOT Use
- We do not use advertising or tracking cookies (e.g., Google Ads, Facebook Pixel, or similar).
- We do not use analytics cookies that track individual users across sessions (e.g., Google Analytics with user tracking).
- We do not sell cookie data or behavioral profiles to third parties.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our platform are set by third-party services we integrate with:
- Firebase / Google: Authentication and database session management. See Google's Privacy Policy.
- Stripe: Secure payment processing and fraud prevention. See Stripe's Privacy Policy.
These third parties operate under their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review them.
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View and delete cookies stored on your device.
- Block all cookies or cookies from specific sites.
- Set preferences for cookies before they are placed.
Please note that disabling strictly necessary cookies (especially Firebase authentication cookies) will prevent you from logging in and using the platform. For guidance on managing cookies in your browser, visit allaboutcookies.org.
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be reflected by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.