Cookie Policy
Last updated: 13 March 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.
This Cookie Policy explains how Ascot Clinic Healthcare Directory ("we", "us", "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on www.ascot.clinic ("the Site").
2. Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
session | Strictly Necessary | Maintains your login session if you are a registered practitioner | Session |
_ga, _ga_* | Analytics | Google Analytics — tracks page views and user interactions in anonymised form | 2 years |
_gid | Analytics | Google Analytics — distinguishes users | 24 hours |
3. Types of Cookies
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the Site to function correctly. They enable core features such as practitioner login and session management. You cannot opt out of these cookies without affecting how the Site works.
Analytics Cookies
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the Site — which pages are most popular, how users navigate between pages, and which search terms are used. This data is collected in an anonymised form and does not identify you personally. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
4. Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
- Browser settings — Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies. Refer to your browser's help documentation for instructions. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the Site.
- Google Analytics opt-out — Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Add-on for your browser.
- Third-party opt-outs — Visit Your Online Choices to manage interest-based advertising cookies from participating companies.
5. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology or legislation. The date of the most recent update is shown at the top of this page.
6. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at [email protected].
