Cookie Policy for Duffield Dental Practice
Effective date:22/04/26
Website: www.duffielddentist.co.uk
This Cookie Policy explains how Duffield Dental Practice (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website and how you can control them.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your computer or device when you visit a website. They help the website function properly, improve performance and provide information about how you use the site. Cookies may be “session cookies” (deleted when you close your browser) or “persistent cookies” (stay on your device for a set period). WordPress.org English (UK)
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
a. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These are essential for basic website functions and cannot be switched off. They help with things like navigation and basic security.
Examples (likely first-party cookies WordPress sets):
wordpress_test_cookie– tests whether your browser accepts cookies.PHPSESSID(or similar) – session cookie for basic functionality.
b. Performance & Analytics Cookies
These collect anonymous data on how visitors use the site (e.g., pages visited, time spent) to help improve performance.
Common examples used on WordPress sites:
_ga,_gid,_gat– Google Analytics cookies that distinguish unique users and track usage patterns.__utma,__utmb,__utmc,__utmz– older Google Analytics cookies (if in use).
c. Functional Cookies
Used to remember preferences you set or information you have entered in forms so you don’t have to re-enter it.
Examples:
- Form plugin cookies that temporarily remember entered form values (if enabled).
- Cookies that store UI preferences such as display settings.
d. Third-Party Cookies
When our site embeds content from other providers (e.g., YouTube videos, social media, or widgets), these services may set cookies. We do not control these cookies.
3. Consent & Control
Most cookies we use are placed only when you consent via our cookie banner. You can manage or withdraw your consent at any time:
- Use the cookie settings control in the banner (if present).
- Adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies; instructions vary by browser (e.g., Chrome, Firefox, Safari).
Please note that blocking cookies may impact your ability to use certain features of the site and may reduce functionality.
4. How Long Cookies Stay on Your Device
Cookies have different lifespans:
- Session cookies expire when you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies remain until they expire or are deleted by you (e.g., Google Analytics cookies may last 1–2 years depending on configuration).
5. Third-Party Services
Some cookies are set by third parties that provide services on our site, such as analytics or embedded content. We do not control the data these third parties collect.
Examples include:
- Google Analytics – used to analyse website use.
- Embedded content providers – e.g., video or social media content that may set cookies.
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third parties to understand their cookie practices.
6. Your Rights
Under the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018, you have the right to:
- Access the data collected about you
- Withdraw consent to cookies at any time
- Ask for deletion of personal data where applicable
To exercise these rights, please contact us at:
Duffield Dental Practice
Email: info@duffielddentist.co.uk
Address: 59 King St, Duffield, Belper DE56 4EU
7. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted here with a revised effective date.
8. Contact
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or cookies on our website, please contact us:
Duffield Dental Practice
Email: info@duffielddentist.co.uk
Tel: 01332 840780
