Cookie Policy

How this website uses cookies and similar technologies

Last updated: 9 June 2026

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that websites place on your device to make them work, or to work more efficiently. Similar technologies include local storage, session storage, pixels and SDKs. In this policy, "cookies" refers to all of these.

2. Categories We Use

  • Strictly necessary — required for the website to function (e.g. remembering your cookie choices, security tokens). These cannot be switched off.
  • Functional — remember preferences such as language or display options to improve your experience.
  • Analytics — help us understand how the site is used so we can improve it. Set only with your consent.
  • Marketing — not currently used. If introduced, they will only be set with your consent.

3. Legal Basis & Consent

We rely on the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and UK GDPR. Strictly necessary cookies are set on the basis of legitimate interests; all other cookies are set only with your prior, freely given, specific, informed and unambiguous consent, which you can withdraw at any time.

4. Cookies on This Site

NameProviderPurposeTypeDuration
drr_cookie_consentdrcretacardiology.comStores your cookie consent choicesStrictly necessary12 months
drr_sessiondrcretacardiology.comMaintains secure browsing sessionStrictly necessarySession
_ga / _ga_*Google Analytics (only if consented)Aggregated analytics about site usageAnalyticsUp to 13 months
This list is reviewed regularly. If we introduce additional cookies we will update this policy and re-request your consent where required.

5. Managing Your Preferences

You can change or withdraw your consent at any time using the button on this page or in the footer of the site. Changes take effect immediately and apply to future visits on the same browser and device.

6. Browser-Level Controls

Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through their settings. Restricting strictly necessary cookies may prevent the site from working correctly. Useful links:

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy when we change the cookies we use. The "last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision.

8. Contact

Questions about this policy can be sent to pa@drcretacardiology.com.