This Cookie Policy explains how PrivatePrescriptions.co.uk ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website, private-prescriptions.co.uk (the "Website"). It should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy, which details how we process your personal data. We are committed to being transparent about our use of cookies and providing you with control over your privacy.

1. What are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the site's owners. Cookies can perform various functions, such as remembering your login details, storing your preferences, or tracking your browsing behaviour for analytics or advertising purposes.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several reasons, including:

• To ensure our Website functions correctly and securely.

• To understand how you use our Website, so we can improve its performance and your experience.

• To remember your preferences and settings for future visits.

• To provide you with relevant content and advertising.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We categorise the cookies used on our Website as follows:

a) Strictly Necessary Cookies

Purpose: These cookies are essential for you to browse our Website and use its basic features, such as accessing secure areas, remembering items in a shopping cart, or facilitating your login. Without these cookies, the Website cannot function properly.

Consent: These cookies do not require your consent under UK law, as they are essential for the service you have requested.

Examples: Session cookies (to keep you logged in), security cookies.

b) Analytical / Performance Cookies

Purpose: These cookies collect information about how visitors use our Website, such as which pages are visited most often, how long users spend on each page, and if they encounter error messages. This data is aggregated and anonymous, helping us to understand and improve the performance of our Website.

Consent: We require your explicit consent to set these cookies.

Examples: Google Analytics cookies, which help us measure website traffic and user engagement.

c) Functionality Cookies

Purpose: These cookies enable our Website to remember the choices you make (such as your username, language, or region) and provide enhanced, more personalised features. For example, remembering your preferences for future visits.

Consent: We require your explicit consent to set these cookies.

Examples: Remembering your preferred currency or display settings.

d) Targeting / Advertising Cookies

Purpose: These cookies are used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times an advertisement is displayed and help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. They are usually placed by advertising networks with the website operator’s permission. They may remember that you have visited a website, and this information may be shared with other organisations, such as advertisers.

Consent: We require your explicit consent to set these cookies.

Examples: Cookies from Google Ads, social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, Instagram) for retargeting campaigns.

4. First-Party vs. Third-Party Cookies

First-Party Cookies: These are cookies set by the Website you are visiting (i.e., by PrivatePrescriptions.co.uk).

Third-Party Cookies: These are cookies set by a domain other than that of the Website you are visiting. This occurs when the Website incorporates elements from other sites, such as images, social media plugins, or advertising. Third-party cookies are used for analytics, advertising, and sometimes for enhanced functionality.

5. How to Control Your Cookies

You have the right to choose whether or not to accept cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences through:

a) Our Cookie Consent Tool:

When you first visit our Website, a cookie consent banner will appear, allowing you to accept all cookies, reject all non-essential cookies, or customise your preferences by category.

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking on the "Cookie Settings" link, typically found in the footer of our Website.

b) Your Browser Settings:

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can usually find these settings in the "options" or "preferences" menu of your browser.

Please be aware that if you disable or reject certain cookies, some parts of our Website may not function correctly, or your user experience may be affected.

For more information on how to manage cookies in popular browsers, you can visit:

• Chrome Help

• Firefox Help

• Microsoft Edge Help

• Safari Help

6. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal or regulatory reasons. We will post any updates on this page and revise the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

Email: [email protected]

Postal Address: 61 Woodland Court,, Hove East Sussex BN3 6DQ

Attn: Data Protection Officer