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    This Cookie Policy was last updated on 4. December 2024 and applies to citizens and legal permanent residents of the European Economic Area and Switzerland.

    1. Introduction

    Our website, https://www.weight-doctors.co.za (hereinafter: “the website”) uses cookies and other related technologies (for convenience all technologies are referred to as “cookies”). Cookies are also placed by third parties we have engaged. In the document below we inform you about the use of cookies on our website.

    2. What are cookies?

    A cookie is a small simple file that is sent along with pages of this website and stored by your browser on the hard drive of your computer or another device. The information stored therein may be returned to our servers or to the servers of the relevant third parties during a subsequent visit.

    3. What are scripts?

    A script is a piece of program code that is used to make our website function properly and interactively. This code is executed on our server or on your device.

    4. What is a web beacon?

    A web beacon (or a pixel tag) is a small, invisible piece of text or image on a website that is used to monitor traffic on a website. In order to do this, various data about you is stored using web beacons.

    5. Cookies

    5.1 Technical or functional cookies

    Some cookies ensure that certain parts of the website work properly and that your user preferences remain known. By placing functional cookies, we make it easier for you to visit our website. This way, you do not need to repeatedly enter the same information when visiting our website and, for example, the items remain in your shopping cart until you have paid. We may place these cookies without your consent.

    5.2 Statistics cookies

    We use statistics cookies to optimize the website experience for our users. With these statistics cookies we get insights in the usage of our website. We ask your permission to place statistics cookies.

    5.3 Advertising cookies

    On this website we use advertising cookies, enabling us to gain insights into the campaign results. This happens based on a profile we create based on your behavior on https://www.weight-doctors.co.za. With these cookies you, as website visitor, are linked to a unique ID but these cookies will not profile your behavior and interests to serve personalized ads.

    5.4 Marketing/Tracking cookies

    Marketing/Tracking cookies are cookies or any other form of local storage, used to create user profiles to display advertising or to track the user on this website or across several websites for similar marketing purposes.

    Because these cookies are marked as tracking cookies, we ask your permission to place these.

    5.5 Social media

    On our website, we have included content from Facebook, LinkedIn, WhatsApp, Instagram and Pinterest to promote web pages (e.g. “like”, “pin”) or share (e.g. “tweet”) on social networks like Facebook, LinkedIn, WhatsApp, Instagram and Pinterest. This content is embedded with code derived from Facebook, LinkedIn, WhatsApp, Instagram and Pinterest and places cookies. This content might store and process certain information for personalized advertising.

    Please read the privacy statement of these social networks (which can change regularly) to read what they do with your (personal) data which they process using these cookies. The data that is retrieved is anonymized as much as possible. Facebook, LinkedIn, WhatsApp, Instagram and Pinterest are located in the United States.

    6. Placed cookies

    Google reCAPTCHA

    Functional, Marketing

    Usage

    We use Google reCAPTCHA for spam prevention. Read more

    Sharing data

    For more information, please read the Google reCAPTCHA Privacy Statement.

    Functional

    Name
    _grecaptcha
    Expiration
    6 months
    Function
    Provide spam protection

    Marketing

    Name
    rc::c
    Expiration
    session
    Function
    Read and filter requests from bots
    Name
    rc::b
    Expiration
    session
    Function
    Read and filter requests from bots
    Name
    rc::a
    Expiration
    persistent
    Function
    Read and filter requests from bots

    WPML

    Functional

    Usage

    We use WPML for locale management. Read more

    Sharing data

    This data is not shared with third parties.

    Functional

    Name
    wp-wpml_current_language
    Expiration
    1 day
    Function
    Store language settings

    WordPress

    Functional, Preferences

    Usage

    We use WordPress for website development. Read more

    Sharing data

    This data is not shared with third parties.

    Functional

    Name
    wordpress_test_cookie
    Expiration
    session
    Function
    Read if cookies can be placed
    Name
    wordpress_logged_in_*
    Expiration
    persistent
    Function
    Store logged in users
    Name
    wp_lang
    Expiration
    session
    Function
    Store language settings
    Name
    wpEmojiSettingsSupports
    Expiration
    session
    Function
    Store browser details

    Preferences

    Name
    of_current_opt
    Expiration
    1 week
    Function
    Store user preferences

    Google Analytics

    Statistics, Functional

    Usage

    We use Google Analytics for website statistics. Read more

    Sharing data

    For more information, please read the Google Analytics Privacy Statement.

    Statistics

    Name
    _ga
    Expiration
    2 years
    Function
    Store and count pageviews
    Name
    _gid
    Expiration
    1 day
    Function
    Store and count pageviews
    Name
    _gat_gtag_UA_*
    Expiration
    1 minute
    Function
    Store a unique user ID
    Name
    _ga_*
    Expiration
    1 year
    Function
    Store and count pageviews
    Name
    _dc_gtm_UA-*
    Expiration
    1 minute
    Function
    Store number of service requests

    Functional

    Name
    _gat_UA-*
    Expiration
    session
    Function
    Provide technical monitoring

    Google Adsense

    Marketing

    Usage

    We use Google Adsense for showing advertisements. Read more

    Sharing data

    For more information, please read the Google Adsense Privacy Statement.

    Marketing

    Name
    _gcl_au
    Expiration
    persistent
    Function
    Store and track conversions
    Name
    google_adsense_settings
    Expiration
    persistent
    Function
    Provide ad delivery or retargeting

    Complianz

    Functional

    Usage

    We use Complianz for cookie consent management. Read more

    Sharing data

    This data is not shared with third parties. For more information, please read the Complianz Privacy Statement.

    Functional

    Name
    cmplz_functional
    Expiration
    365 days
    Function
    Store cookie consent preferences
    Name
    cmplz_id
    Expiration
    365 days
    Function
    Store cookie consent preferences
    Name
    cmplz_policy_id
    Expiration
    365 days
    Function
    Store accepted cookie policy ID
    Name
    cmplz_event_*
    Expiration
    365 days
    Function
    Store cookie consent preferences
    Name
    cmplz_marketing
    Expiration
    365 days
    Function
    Store cookie consent preferences
    Name
    cmplz_user_data
    Expiration
    365 days
    Function
    Read to determine which cookie banner to show
    Name
    cmplz_preferences
    Expiration
    365 days
    Function
    Store cookie consent preferences
    Name
    cmplz_saved_services
    Expiration
    365 days
    Function
    Store cookie consent preferences
    Name
    cmplz_consented_services
    Expiration
    365 days
    Function
    Store cookie consent preferences
    Name
    cmplz_statistics
    Expiration
    365 days
    Function
    Store cookie consent preferences
    Name
    cmplz_banner-status
    Expiration
    365 days
    Function
    Store if the cookie banner has been dismissed
    Name
    cmplz_saved_categories
    Expiration
    365 days
    Function
    Store cookie consent preferences

    Google Maps

    Marketing

    Usage

    We use Google Maps for maps display. Read more

    Sharing data

    For more information, please read the Google Maps Privacy Statement.

    Marketing

    Name
    Google Maps API
    Expiration
    expires immediately
    Function
    Read user IP address

    Google Fonts

    Marketing

    Usage

    We use Google Fonts for display of webfonts. Read more

    Sharing data

    For more information, please read the Google Fonts Privacy Statement.

    Marketing

    Name
    Google Fonts API
    Expiration
    expires immediately
    Function
    Read user IP address

    Facebook

    Marketing, Functional

    Usage

    We use Facebook for display of recent social posts and/or social share buttons. Read more

    Sharing data

    For more information, please read the Facebook Privacy Statement.

    Marketing

    Name
    _fbc
    Expiration
    2 years
    Function
    Store last visit
    Name
    fbm*
    Expiration
    1 year
    Function
    Store account details
    Name
    xs
    Expiration
    3 months
    Function
    Store a unique session ID
    Name
    fr
    Expiration
    3 months
    Function
    Provide ad delivery or retargeting
    Name
    act
    Expiration
    90 days
    Function
    Store logged in users
    Name
    _fbp
    Expiration
    3 months
    Function
    Store and track visits across websites
    Name
    datr
    Expiration
    2 years
    Function
    Provide fraud prevention
    Name
    c_user
    Expiration
    30 days
    Function
    Store a unique user ID
    Name
    sb
    Expiration
    2 years
    Function
    Store browser details
    Name
    *_fbm_
    Expiration
    1 year
    Function
    Store account details

    Functional

    Name
    wd
    Expiration
    1 week
    Function
    Read screen resolution
    Name
    csm
    Expiration
    90 days
    Function
    Provide fraud prevention
    Name
    actppresence
    Expiration
    session
    Function
    Store and track if the browser tab is active

    LinkedIn

    Preferences, Marketing, Functional, Statistics

    Usage

    We use LinkedIn for display of recent social posts and/or social share buttons. Read more

    Sharing data

    For more information, please read the LinkedIn Privacy Statement.

    Preferences

    Name
    bcookie
    Expiration
    1 year
    Function
    Store browser details
    Name
    lidc
    Expiration
    1 day
    Function
    Provide load balancing functionality
    Name
    bscookie
    Expiration
    1 year
    Function
    Store logged in users
    Name
    li_alerts
    Expiration
    1 year
    Function
    Store if a message has been shown

    Marketing

    Name
    li-oatml
    Expiration
    1 month
    Function
    Provide ad delivery or retargeting
    Name
    li_sugr
    Expiration
    90 days
    Function
    Store and track a visitor’s identity
    Name
    UserMatchHistory
    Expiration
    30 days
    Function
    Provide ad delivery or retargeting
    Name
    lms_ads
    Expiration
    30 days
    Function
    Store and track visits across websites
    Name
    _guid
    Expiration
    90 days
    Function
    Store and track a visitor’s identity

    Functional

    Name
    BizographicsOptOut
    Expiration
    10 years
    Function
    Store privacy preferences
    Name
    sdsc
    Expiration
    session
    Function
    Provide load balancing functionality
    Name
    li_gc
    Expiration
    6 months
    Function
    Store cookie consent preferences

    Statistics

    Name
    lms_analytics
    Expiration
    30 days
    Function
    Store and track a visitor’s identity
    Name
    AnalyticsSyncHistory
    Expiration
    30 days
    Function
    Store and track visits across websites

    Instagram

    Marketing/Tracking

    Usage

    We use Instagram for display of recent social posts and/or social share buttons. Read more

    Sharing data

    For more information, please read the Instagram Privacy Statement.

    Marketing/Tracking

    Name
    actppresence
    Expiration
    1 year
    Function
    Store ad display frequency

    Google Ads

    Statistics, Marketing

    Usage

    We use Google Ads for advertising. Read more

    Sharing data

    For more information, please read the Google Ads Privacy Statement.

    Statistics

    Name
    _gac_UA-*
    Expiration
    90 days
    Function
    Store and count pageviews

    Marketing

    Name
    _gcl_aw
    Expiration
    90 days
    Function
    Provide ad delivery or retargeting
    Name
    ads/ga-audiences
    Expiration
    expires immediately
    Function
    Store information for remarketing purposes

    Automattic

    Statistics

    Usage

    We use Automattic for website development. Read more

    Sharing data

    For more information, please read the Automattic Privacy Statement.

    Statistics

    Name
    tk_qs
    Expiration
    30 minutes
    Function
    Provide functions across pages

    Pinterest

    Marketing

    Usage

    We use Pinterest for display of recent social posts and/or social share buttons. Read more

    Sharing data

    For more information, please read the Pinterest Privacy Statement.

    Marketing

    Name
    _pin_unauth
    Expiration
    1 day
    Function
    Store the user’s usage history

    LiveChat

    Functional, Marketing

    Usage

    We use LiveChat for chat support. Read more

    Sharing data

    For more information, please read the LiveChat Privacy Statement.

    Functional

    Name
    __oauth_redirect_detector
    Expiration
    2 years
    Function
    Store a unique user ID

    Marketing

    Name
    __lc_cst
    Expiration
    2 years
    Function
    Store and track a visitor’s identity
    Name
    __lc_cid
    Expiration
    2 years
    Function
    Store and track a visitor’s identity

    WhatsApp

    Functional

    Usage

    We use WhatsApp for chat support. Read more

    Sharing data

    For more information, please read the WhatsApp Privacy Statement.

    Functional

    Name
    wa_lang_pref
    Expiration
    6 days
    Function
    Store language settings
    Name
    wa_ul
    Expiration
    session
    Function
    Provide access

    Stripe

    Functional

    Usage

    We use Stripe for payment processing. Read more

    Sharing data

    For more information, please read the Stripe Privacy Statement.

    Functional

    Name
    __stripe_mid
    Expiration
    1 year
    Function
    Provide fraud prevention

    Miscellaneous

    Functional

    Usage

    Sharing data

    Sharing of data is pending investigation

    Purpose pending investigation

    Name
    12iiCPfFtM8BELWc0r8C,023158983200
    Expiration
    Function
    Name
    *_expiresAt
    Expiration
    Function
    Name
    PE-TS-0877af35-d83f-45af-b64a-719dacacd272
    Expiration
    Function
    Name
    plyr
    Expiration
    Function
    Name
    hs-beacon-e1ec051d-ef26-4fa7-9fe1-ddb133afb116-shown-animation
    Expiration
    Function
    Name
    continueReview
    Expiration
    Function
    Name
    is_eu
    Expiration
    Function
    Name
    test_cookie
    Expiration
    Function
    .doubleclick.net
    Name
    WP_DATA_USER_4
    Expiration
    Function
    Name
    lastExternalReferrer
    Expiration
    Function
    Name
    lastExternalReferrerTime
    Expiration
    Function
    Name
    ate_widget_fetch_time
    Expiration
    Function
    Name
    ate_widget_url
    Expiration
    Function
    Name
    ams_tq_last_ids
    Expiration
    Function
    Name
    ate-maiya-info
    Expiration
    Function
    Name
    _pin_unauth_ls
    Expiration
    Function
    Name
    _gcl_ls
    Expiration
    Function
    Name
    ate-maiya-info_37643636-6333-5361-a531-306435666438
    Expiration
    Function
    Name
    qm-container-height
    Expiration
    Function
    Name
    formbricks-js
    Expiration
    Function
    Name
    qm-container-width
    Expiration
    Function
    Name
    _gcl_gs
    Expiration
    Function
    Name
    gclidkk
    Expiration
    Function
    Name
    topicsLastReferenceTime
    Expiration
    Function
    Name
    wpml-wpml-notices
    Expiration
    Function
    Name
    wpml-available-translators-notice-dismissed
    Expiration
    Function

    Functional

    Name
    cache-sprite-plyr
    Expiration
    persistent
    Function

    7. Consent

    When you visit our website for the first time, we will show you a pop-up with an explanation about cookies. As soon as you click on “Save settings”, you consent to us using the categories of cookies and plug-ins you selected in the pop-up, as described in this Cookie Policy. You can disable the use of cookies via your browser, but please note that our website may no longer work properly.

    7.1 Manage your consent settings

    You have loaded the Cookie Policy without javascript support. On AMP, you can use the manage consent button on the bottom of the page.

    8. Enabling/disabling and deleting cookies

    You can use your internet browser to automatically or manually delete cookies. You can also specify that certain cookies may not be placed. Another option is to change the settings of your internet browser so that you receive a message each time a cookie is placed. For more information about these options, please refer to the instructions in the Help section of your browser.

    Please note that our website may not work properly if all cookies are disabled. If you do delete the cookies in your browser, they will be placed again after your consent when you visit our website again.

    9. Your rights with respect to personal data

    You have the following rights with respect to your personal data:

    • You have the right to know why your personal data is needed, what will happen to it, and how long it will be retained for.
    • Right of access: You have the right to access your personal data that is known to us.
    • Right to rectification: you have the right to supplement, correct, have deleted or blocked your personal data whenever you wish.
    • If you give us your consent to process your data, you have the right to revoke that consent and to have your personal data deleted.
    • Right to transfer your data: you have the right to request all your personal data from the controller and transfer it in its entirety to another controller.
    • Right to object: you may object to the processing of your data. We comply with this, unless there are justified grounds for processing.

    To exercise these rights, please contact us. Please refer to the contact details at the bottom of this Cookie Policy. If you have a complaint about how we handle your data, we would like to hear from you, but you also have the right to submit a complaint to the supervisory authority (the Data Protection Authority).

    10. Contact details

    For questions and/or comments about our Cookie Policy and this statement, please contact us by using the following contact details:

    Weight Doctors Worldwide GmbH
    Rosemeyerstr. 2-4, 44139 Dortmund
    Germany
    Website: https://www.weight-doctors.co.za
    Email: hello@ex.comweight-doctors.com
    Phone number: +4923158983200

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    About Weight Doctors®

    The pioneering Weight Doctors® are a leading group of private clinics and centres specializing in minimally invasive treatments to overcome obesity and overweight. As an international specialist, Weight Doctors® offer the entire portfolio of treatment options in modern, medically supervised weight loss — with currently 23 locations in South Africa, Namibia, Germany, the U.K., the Netherlands, and Austria. 

    From Weight Doctors® GLP-1 weight-loss injection therapy to a range of gastric balloon treatments, and minimally invasive gastric surgery as part of the Weight Doctors BARIATRICS® programme — our personalised solutions are designed to match each patient’s individual weight loss goal, behaviour, lifestyle, and medical background. 

    The highlight of the Weight Doctors®, however, is the Weight Doctors SLEEVE®: the revolutionary procedure, exclusively available at the Weight Doctors®, is the gentlest and most effective option for permanent stomach reduction without surgery — reducing stomach volume by up to 75%, and helping patients lose as much as 40 kg in body weight. 

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      Our Treatments

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      Non-Surgical Stomach Reduction
      Weight Doctors SLEEVE®
      pose®2 Endo-Sleeve technology
      Apollo OverStitch technology

      Temporary Stomach Reduction
      12-Month Intragastric Balloon
      6-Month Intragastric Balloon
      Swallowable Allurion Gastric Balloon

      Weight Loss with Medication
      Weight Doctors® GLP-1

      Our Locations

      South Africa
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        • Weight Doctors® Gastric Balloon
          • 12-Month Intragastric Balloon
          • 6-Month Intragastric Balloon
          • Swallowable Allurion Balloon
        • Weight Doctors SLEEVE®
          • Non-surgical Stomach Reduction in South Africa
          • pose® 3.0 Double Helix Endo-Sleeve
          • OverStitchTM Next Endo-Sleeve
        • Weight Doctors BARIATRICS®
          • Weight Doctors Gastric Bypass
          • Weight Doctors Gastric Sleeve
        • Weight Doctors® RESHAPE
          • Liposuction after weight loss
          • 360-degree liposuction
          • Lipedema surgery
          • Skin tightening without surgery
          • Bodylift
          • Abdominoplasty
          • Thigh lift
          • Upper arm lift
          • GLP-1 Slimming injection
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