Cookie Policy
How Heaton Road Pharmacy uses cookies and similar technologies on our website.
Essential Cookies
Required for the site to function. Cannot be disabled.
Analytics Cookies
Help us understand how visitors use our website. Anonymised data only.
Marketing Cookies
Used by advertising partners to show relevant ads. Requires your consent.
Your Control
Manage your cookie preferences at any time via our consent banner or browser settings.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or phone) when you visit a website. They help the site remember your preferences, understand how you use it, and improve your browsing experience. Some cookies are set by the site you are visiting (first-party cookies) while others are set by external services (third-party cookies).
Cookie Categories We Use
We categorise our cookies into three groups based on their purpose. You can manage your preferences for analytics and marketing cookies using our cookie consent banner, which appears when you first visit our website.
Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually set in response to your actions, such as logging in or filling in forms.
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. They allow us to identify which pages are most popular and how users navigate the site, helping us improve your experience.
Marketing Cookies
These cookies may be set by advertising partners through our website. They are used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other websites.
Third-Party Services
Our website uses the following third-party services that may set their own cookies:
How to Manage Cookies in Your Browser
In addition to our consent banner, you can control cookies through your browser settings. Here is how to manage cookies in the most common browsers:
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data. You can block third-party cookies, clear cookies, or manage site-specific permissions.
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data. Firefox offers Enhanced Tracking Protection with Standard, Strict, or Custom levels.
- Apple Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data. Safari blocks cross-site tracking cookies by default via Intelligent Tracking Prevention.
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies and site data. You can choose Basic, Balanced, or Strict tracking prevention.
Please note: Disabling essential cookies may prevent parts of our website from functioning correctly. If you disable analytics and marketing cookies, we will not be able to improve our services based on usage data, and you may see less relevant advertisements.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this cookie policy to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for regulatory reasons. We will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page when changes are made. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
Questions About Cookies?
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this policy, contact us:
- Email: contact@heatonroadpharmacy.co.uk
- Related policies: Privacy Policy
Cookie Policy FAQs
Answers to frequently asked questions about cookies on our website.
What cookies does Heaton Road Pharmacy use?
We use three categories of cookies: essential cookies (required for the website to function, such as session management and cookie consent), analytics cookies (Google Analytics, to understand how visitors use our site), and marketing cookies (Facebook Pixel, for advertising). You can manage non-essential cookies through our consent banner.
How do I manage or disable cookies on this website?
You can manage cookies using our cookie consent banner that appears when you first visit the site. You can also change your preferences at any time through your browser settings. Note that disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
Does Heaton Road Pharmacy use cookies to track my health information?
No. Cookies on our website are used solely for website functionality, analytics, and marketing. We do not store any health or medical data in cookies. Health information is processed separately through our secure pharmacy systems, not through browser cookies.