Cookie Policy
COOKIE POLICY
Merseyside Bowen Practice
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how Merseyside Bowen Practice (“we”, “us” or “our”) uses them on our website, and your choices regarding their use. It is designed to comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations.
1. What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognise your device and store certain information about your preferences or past actions. Cookies help us to provide you with a better and more personalised browsing experience.
2. How We Use Cookies
We only use cookies where necessary to operate our website effectively and to improve your experience. We do not use cookies to collect personal information for marketing purposes without your explicit consent.
We may use the following types of cookies:
➤ Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function correctly. They enable basic functions such as page navigation, access to secure areas, and form submission. Without these cookies, the website cannot operate properly. They do not collect any information that could be used for marketing or advertising.
➤ Analytical / Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often and if users experience any errors. The information collected is aggregated and anonymous, so it does not identify you personally. It is used only to improve the functionality and performance of our website.
➤ Functional Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your preferred language or region) and provide enhanced, more personal features. They do not track your browsing activity on other websites.
➤ Marketing Cookies
We do not currently use marketing or third‑party advertising cookies. If we introduce these in the future, we will obtain your clear consent before they are set on your device.
3. Your Choices and Control
When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a clear option to accept or decline non‑essential cookies. You may change your preferences at any time. If any of the points outlined here—or in our Privacy Policy—do not meet your expectations, we respectfully request that you discontinue use of our website and consider selecting an alternative provider for the services you require.
You can also manage cookies through your browser settings:
- Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies, or to be notified when a cookie is being set.
- Please note that if you choose to block all cookies, some parts of our website may not function correctly.
Instructions for managing cookies can usually be found in your browser’s “Help” or “Settings” menu.
4. Data Protection
Any information collected through cookies is processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy and the GDPR. We do not share data collected via cookies with third parties unless required by law.
5. Updates to this Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. Any updates will be published on this page, and the effective date will be revised accordingly.
For more information
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Merseyside Bowen Practice
Mobile 07984637081