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Cookie Policy
Last updated: 4 November 2026
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, to remember your preferences, and to provide information to website owners.
2. How we use cookies
Our website (hartleystreesurgeons.co.uk) is a static informational site. We use only a minimal set of cookies necessary for the site to function. We do not use advertising, cross-site tracking, or third-party profiling cookies. We count visits ourselves, without cookies, as explained below.
Essential cookies (strictly necessary)
These cookies are required for the website to operate. They cannot be switched off. They include:
- Session management — to maintain your browsing session where applicable.
- Security cookies — to detect and prevent malicious activity and protect form submissions.
Functional cookies
These cookies allow us to remember choices you make (such as preferred page view) to provide a more personalised experience. They do not track your activity across other websites.
Our own visit statistics (no cookies)
We count visits to this website ourselves, without Google Analytics or any other analytics company, so we can see which pages are useful. We record which pages are viewed and for how long, which links and buttons are pressed (for example the call and WhatsApp buttons), when the enquiry form is sent, the first half of any postcode typed into the “Areas we cover” checker (for example WA14, never the full postcode), how you reached us (for example a Google search), your rough town and whether you use a phone, tablet or computer. We do not record your name, phone number, email address or IP address.
Instead of cookies, your browser keeps two random codes in its own storage: one for the current visit, which goes when you close the tab, and one that lets us tell a return visit from a first visit. The statistics are handled by our website host, Netlify, stored in the EU and deleted after 12 months.
Since 5 February 2026, statistical analytics that help us improve our own site do not need prior consent, provided we explain them and you can object easily. We will not share the data for anyone else’s purposes.
You can stop your visits being counted at any time with the button below. It saves your choice in this browser, removes the two codes, and applies from now on. If you clear this site’s data in your browser, the choice goes too, so press the button again. You can also call or message us on 07903 323304.
Cookies we do NOT use
- Advertising or retargeting cookies
- Social media tracking pixels
- Third-party profiling or behavioural analytics
3. Third-party content
Certain pages on this website use the following third-party services which may set their own cookies:
- Google Fonts — used to load web fonts. Google may log the request to their CDN. See Google’s privacy policy.
- OpenStreetMap / Leaflet.js — used on the Areas We Cover map page. Map tiles are served by OpenStreetMap servers. See OpenStreetMap’s privacy policy.
4. How to manage cookies
You can control and delete cookies at any time through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of this website.
You can also opt out of analytics tracking across the web at optout.aboutads.info.
5. Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Continued use of the website after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
6. Contact
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please call us at 07903323304.