This Cookie Policy explains how Grays Foot Clinic ("we", "us", "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website at graysfootclinic.co.uk. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device by websites you visit. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, to improve your browsing experience, and to provide information to the website operators.
Cookies can be "persistent" (remaining on your device until you delete them, or until they expire) or "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser). They can also be "first-party" (set by us) or "third-party" (set by a third-party service we use, such as Google).
In addition to cookies, we may also use local storage (a similar browser technology) for certain functionality, such as remembering your cookie consent preference.
2. Cookies We Use
We use a small number of cookies and browser storage entries on our website. These are described in detail below:
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function correctly. They do not collect any information that could be used to identify you personally, and they cannot be switched off. We use these cookies without requiring your consent, as they are strictly necessary for the provision of our website.
| Name | Type | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | localStorage | 1 year | Remembers your cookie consent preference so we do not ask you again on every visit. |
Analytics Cookies
These cookies are set only if you accept cookies on your first visit to our website. They help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
| Name | Provider | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | 2 years | Distinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated number. |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | 2 years | Maintains session state for Google Analytics 4. |
| _gid | Google Analytics | 24 hours | Distinguishes users, used to throttle request rate. |
Google Analytics data is anonymised - we cannot use it to identify individual users. IP anonymisation is enabled. For more information, see Google's Privacy Policy.
Map Embed Cookies
Our Contact page includes an embedded Google Maps iframe to show the location of our clinic at 140 Gray's Inn Road. When this map loads, Google may set cookies on your device. These cookies are set by Google, not by us, and are subject to Google's Privacy Policy.
If you decline cookies, the map may still load (as it is an embedded iframe), but Google's ability to personalise content based on your browsing may be reduced.
3. How to Control Cookies
You have the right to control whether cookies are placed on your device. You can manage your cookie preferences in several ways:
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these settings in the "Options", "Preferences", or "Privacy" section of your browser. You can set your browser to refuse all cookies, or to notify you when a cookie is being set. Please be aware that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of this and many other websites you visit.
For guidance on how to control cookies in your specific browser, visit www.aboutcookies.org.
Opt Out of Google Analytics
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Please note
If you choose to decline or delete cookies, some features of our website may not function as intended. In particular, the interactive Google Map on our Contact page may have reduced functionality.
4. Cookie Consent
When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner. This banner asks for your consent before we set any non-essential cookies (such as analytics cookies). You can choose to accept or decline non-essential cookies.
Your preference is stored in your browser's local storage under the key cookie_consent for approximately 12 months. This is an essential storage entry - it is needed to ensure we do not ask for your consent on every page load.
You may withdraw your consent at any time by clearing your browser's local storage and cookies. In Chrome, you can do this by going to Settings → Privacy and security → Clear browsing data, and selecting "Cookies and other site data". After doing so, you will be asked for your consent again on your next visit.
5. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Mr Michael J Keet - Grays Foot Clinic
140 Gray's Inn Road, Holborn, London WC1X 8AZ
Phone: +44 7956 276788
Email: Michaelkeet@aol.com