1. Introduction:
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by websites you visit. They serve various purposes, such as recognizing you as a user, providing a tailored experience, and improving site performance.
2. Consent:
By using our diagnostic imaging website, users consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy. This ensures that they align with privacy regulations and standards that often require websites to inform users about the use of cookies and obtain their consent. Users can manage cookie preferences through browser settings.
3. Purpose of Cookies:
Cookies on our website assist in providing diagnostic imaging services, enhancing user experience, and facilitating the proper functioning of the site, ensuring efficient navigation and usability.
4. Types of Cookies:
Our website utilises session cookies, which are temporary and expire when you close your browser, and persistent cookies, which remain on your device for a specific duration. Additionally, third-party cookies from trusted partners may be employed for specific functionalities
- Essential Cookies:
Certain cookies are vital for the website’s core functionality. These cookies perform essential tasks and ensure that the website operates smoothly such as remembering login details or items added to a cart, and do not require user consent
- Performance Cookies:
Performance cookies collect anonymized data or statistical analysis of websites about usage patterns, allowing us to analyse and enhance our website’s performance and improve its functionality and user experience. This type of cookie is also known as analytics Cookies.
- Functionality Cookies:
Functionality cookies enhance the functionality of personal user experiences by remembering preferences and settings, such as language settings or region-specific content.
- Marketing Cookies:
If employed, Marketing Cookies are part of digital marketing strategies and enable businesses to personalise advertising content based on user interests. We may collaborate with third-party advertising partners for targeted advertising.
- Third-Party Cookies:
Our website may utilise third-party cookies. These cookies are subject to the respective privacy policies of the third-party providers. The inclusion of third-party cookies from trusted partners indicates a collaborative approach to website features.
5. Cookie Duration:
Session cookies expire when you close your browser, while persistent cookies remain on your device for a specified period which are used to remember settings, preferences and tailor content to you.
6. How to Control Cookies:
Users can control or disable cookies through browser settings. However, remember that blocking or restricting cookies may affect website functionality as certain browsing experiences may rely on the use of cookies.
7. Updates to the Cookie Policy:
This policy may be updated periodically, and the last revision date will be provided. This is a standard practice to address the evolving nature of websites, changes in legal requirements, or modifications to the way cookies are used. Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of any policy changes.
8. Contact Information:
For any queries or concerns regarding our cookie policy, please contact us at contact@theharleystreethospital.co.uk or Tel 020 3062 6828s
9. Compliance:
We ensure that our cookie policy aligns with applicable privacy laws and regulations, such as The Data Protection Act 2018.