Cookie Policy

KAMTOUR COOKIE POLICY

Version 1.2

Effective Date: October 3, 2025

Last Updated: April 29, 2026

The Korea–America MedTour Association, Ltd. (“KAMTOUR,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is a private, U.S.-based platform that supports bilateral institutional engagement between healthcare organizations in the United States and Korea through institutional advisory and consulting services, the KAMTOUR Verified™ institutional identity and representation framework, and structured symposia and institutional convenings.
KAMTOUR uses cookies and similar technologies on its website to support functionality, enhance user experience, and analyze site performance.
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how KAMTOUR uses them, and how users can manage their preferences.
This Policy should be read in conjunction with the KAMTOUR Terms of Use, Master Disclaimer, and Privacy Policy.

1. Scope and Role of KAMTOUR

KAMTOUR is not a healthcare provider, medical referral service, clinical intermediary, government agency, trade association, accreditation or certification body, or patient-facing organization.
KAMTOUR does not provide medical services, and does not refer, recruit, place, or coordinate patients.
Cookies are not used for medical evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, or patient profiling.
The use of cookies is limited to website operation, performance analysis, and user experience optimization.

2. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on a user’s device when visiting a website.

They enable the website to:

• recognize user devices;
• maintain session continuity;
• remember preferences; and
• support navigation and functionality.

Cookies may be session-based (temporary) or persistent (stored for a defined period).

3. Types of Cookies Used

KAMTOUR may use the following categories of cookies:

(a) Essential Cookies

Required for core website functionality, including:

• page navigation;
• secure access (if applicable); and
• session management.

These cookies are necessary for the website to operate and cannot be disabled without
affecting functionality.

(b) Performance and Analytics Cookies

Used to understand how users interact with the website, including:

• pages visited;
• time spent on pages; and
• navigation patterns.

This information supports improvements to site structure, usability, and content clarity.

(c) Functional Cookies

Enable the website to remember user preferences, such as:

• language settings; and
• regional preferences.

These cookies enhance user experience but are not essential to core functionality.

(d) Third-Party Cookies

Certain cookies may be placed by third-party service providers engaged by KAMTOUR, such as
analytics or communication platforms (e.g., Google Analytics or similar services).

These cookies are used for:

• aggregated traffic analysis;
• performance monitoring; and
• communication effectiveness.

Third-party cookies operate under the policies of their respective providers.

KAMTOUR does not control the operation of such cookies but ensures their use is limited to
defined, non-clinical purposes consistent with this Policy.

4. Purpose of Cookie Use

KAMTOUR uses cookies solely for legitimate operational purposes, including:

• maintaining secure and stable website functionality;
• enabling efficient navigation across pages;
• understanding aggregate user engagement and interaction patterns;
• improving website performance and informational clarity; and
• supporting communications, event-related engagement, and institutional outreach effectiveness.

Cookies are not used for clinical decision-making, medical evaluation, healthcare profiling, or patient referral, recruitment, or coordination.

5. Third-Party Analytics and Data Processing

KAMTOUR uses established third-party analytics providers to understand aggregate website
usage and engagement trends.

These services may collect information such as:

• IP address;
• browser type;
• device identifiers; and
• general usage data.

Such information is typically processed in aggregated or pseudonymized form and is used for
statistical and operational analysis rather than direct identification of individuals.

Information collected through cookies may be processed in the United States or the Republic
of Korea, consistent with the KAMTOUR Privacy Policy and KAMTOUR’s bilateral institutional engagement operations.

6. Legal Basis and Consent (Where Applicable)

Where required under applicable law, including the Republic of Korea’s Personal Information
Protection Act (PIPA), KAMTOUR will obtain user consent for the use of non-essential
cookies, including analytics and third-party technologies.

Continued use of the website may constitute consent where permitted by law.

7. Managing Cookies

Users may manage or disable cookies through their browser settings at any time.

Most browsers allow users to:

• delete existing cookies;
• block future cookies; and
• receive notifications before cookies are stored.

Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality or performance of the website.

8. Third-Party Websites and External Links

KAMTOUR’s website may contain links to third-party websites, including external links to institutional websites of organizations listed in the KAMTOUR Institutional Network.

KAMTOUR does not control and is not responsible for:

• cookie practices;
• data collection; or
• privacy policies

of external websites.

Users are encouraged to review the policies of those third parties.

9. Updates to This Policy

KAMTOUR may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in law, technology, or operational practices.

Updates will be posted at: www.kamtour.org/cookie-policy

Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.

10. Contact Information

For questions regarding this Cookie Policy:

KAMTOUR Compliance Department

Korea–America MedTour Association, Ltd.

Email: compliance@kamtour.org

Website: www.kamtour.org