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Get Doctor Second Opinion (GDSO)
Operated by NEXTPEAK SRLS

Last updated: August 2026

Introduction

Get Doctor Second Opinion (“GDSO”, “we”, “us” or “our”) is a digital platform operated by NEXTPEAK SRLS, an Italian company, that facilitates access to medical second-opinion services.

The purpose of this Cookie Policy is to explain how NEXTPEAK SRLS uses cookies and similar technologies (such as web beacons, pixels, clear GIFs, and local storage) when you visit or interact with the GDSO website www.getdoctorsecondopinion.com

https://www.getdoctorsecondopinion.com

This Cookie Policy forms an integral part of GDSO’s broader data protection framework and should be read alongside our Privacy Policy & Data Protection Notice. Because website technologies and digital tools continuously evolve, this policy is maintained separately to ensure clear and up-to-date information regarding our use of cookies.

Who We Are

The entity responsible for the operation of the GDSO website and the use of cookies and tracking technologies is:

NEXTPEAK SRLS

Trading as Get Doctor Second Opinion (GDSO)

Via Celso 35

73048 Nardò (LE)

Italy

VAT No.: IT 05477050750

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.getdoctorsecondopinion.com

For any privacy, cookie, or data-protection enquiries, please contact:

[email protected]

NEXTPEAK SRLS acts as the data controller for the personal data processed through the GDSO website and in connection with the GDSO second-opinion service, except where another entity independently determines the purposes and means of processing its own data processing activities.

What Are Cookies and Similar Technologies?

● Cookies: Small text files placed on your computer, tablet, or mobile device by a website when you visit it. They allow the website to recognise your device, remember your preferences, ensure secure navigation, and understand how the site is used.

● Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire and are automatically deleted when you close your web browser.

● Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain stored on your device for a pre-determined period or until you manually delete them.

● First-Party Cookies: Cookies set directly by GDSO and NEXTPEAK SRLS.

● Third-Party Cookies: Cookies set by third-party services integrated into our website (such as payment processing providers, security tools, or analytics services).

● Local Storage & Pixels: Scripts and local web storage used to store preferences, enforce security measures, and analyze technical traffic patterns.

Categories of Cookies We Use

We classify the cookies and tracking technologies used on our website into four primary categories:

4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies (Essential)

Purpose: These cookies are essential to enable core site functionality, technical routing, secure access, and system stability. Without these cookies, the website cannot function properly.

Examples: Maintaining your active session, securing medical intake forms, processing cookie consent preferences, and fraud prevention.

Legal Basis: Legitimate interests under Article 6(1)(f) GDPR to provide a functional and secure digital platform.

4.2 Functional Cookies

Purpose: These cookies enable enhanced functionality, personalising your navigation experience by remembering choices you make.

Examples: Remembering language preferences, time zones, region, and pre-filling non-sensitive settings across interactions.

Legal Basis: Consent under Article 6(1)(a) GDPR or Legitimate Interests under Article 6(1)(f) GDPR depending on function.

4.3 Analytics and Performance Cookies

Purpose: These cookies collect aggregated, anonymous statistical information on how visitors interact with the GDSO website. They help us understand traffic patterns, page load times, error rates, and overall user flow to continuously improve site quality and usability.

Examples: Page views, navigation heatmaps, duration of visit, device types, and general referral paths.

Legal Basis: Consent under Article 6(1)(a) GDPR.

4.4 Security and Fraud Prevention Cookies

Purpose: Due to the sensitive nature of healthcare second-opinion services, security technologies are utilized to detect malicious behavior, bot interactions, and unauthorized access attempts.

Legal Basis: Legitimate interests under Article 6(1)(f) GDPR and compliance with legal security obligations.

Specific Third-Party Technologies

NEXTPEAK SRLS partners with reliable service providers to ensure secure, efficient operation.

Key service categories include:

● Payment Infrastructure (Stripe): When initiating payments for GDSO services, our payment partner Stripe uses strictly necessary technical cookies and fraud detection mechanisms to process payments securely and verify transactions.

● Hosting and Cybersecurity Providers: Infrastructure partners enforce Web Application Firewalls (WAF) and load balancing using security cookies to prevent Denial-of-Service (DoS) attacks and data breaches.

Note: GDSO avoids defining its core operational model through permanent static technology vendors. Specific third-party script providers may update over time as security and platform infrastructure evolve.

Health Data & Privacy Protections

GDSO processes special category health data with enhanced safeguards.

● No Health Tracking: We do not use cookies or third-party tracking scripts to build advertising profiles around medical conditions or case information.

● Separation of Data: Medical document uploads and clinical case submissions are processed in secure environments isolated from public web analytics.

How to Manage and Control Your Cookie Preferences

You have complete control over non-essential cookies. You can grant, adjust, or withdraw your consent at any time:

7.1 GDSO Cookie Consent Banner: Upon your first visit to www.getdoctorsecondopinion.com, a cookie banner allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies (Analytics and Functional). You can update these settings at any time via the “Cookie Settings” link in our website footer.

7.2 Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can configure your browser to block cookies, delete existing cookies, or alert you when a cookie is placed:

Google Chrome

Mozilla Firefox

Apple Safari

Microsoft Edge

Please note that disabling strictly necessary cookies may impact the technical performance, accessibility, and security of our website services.

Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect:

● changes in our services or technical architecture;

● updates to integrated service providers;

● changes in applicable regulatory, legal, or GDPR guidance.

The current version will always be published on the GDSO website with an updated “Last updated” date.

Contact Us

For questions concerning this Cookie Policy, the processing of your personal data, or the exercise of your data-protection rights, please contact: