Cookies Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Ainsdale Dental Practice ("we", "our", or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website ainsdaledental.co.uk.
It describes what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control their use.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website.
They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, as well as to provide information to the website owners.

Cookies can be:

• Session cookies — deleted automatically when you close your browser.

• Persistent cookies — remain on your device until they expire or are deleted manually.

  
  

2. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

• Ensure our website functions properly.

• Improve site performance and user experience.

• Analyse how visitors use our site so we can make improvements.

• Support marketing, such as remembering preferences or measuring advertising effectiveness.

We do not use cookies to store sensitive personal data such as passwords or payment details.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

TypePurposeExampleEssential cookiesNecessary for the website to operate and provide core functions such as page navigation and security.Session management, consent preferences.Analytics cookiesHelp us understand how visitors interact with our site so we can improve content and usability.Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity.Functional cookiesRemember your preferences (e.g. location, language) for a more personalised experience.Remembering form inputs or settings.Marketing cookiesUsed to deliver relevant ads and measure campaign performance.Google Ads, Meta Pixel.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by trusted third-party services we use to enhance your experience.
For example:

• Google Analytics — helps us understand visitor behaviour.

• Meta Pixel — allows us to measure the effectiveness of our advertising.
  Each provider has its own privacy and cookie policy. We recommend reviewing these for more information.

  
  

5. Your Cookie Choices

When you first visit our site, you can choose whether to accept or reject non-essential cookies via the cookie banner.

You can also manage or delete cookies at any time through your browser settings.

Here are links to manage cookies in popular browsers:

• Google Chrome

• Apple Safari

• Mozilla Firefox

• Microsoft Edge

  
  

If you disable cookies, some parts of our website may not function as intended.

6. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our practices.
Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our Cookie Policy or data protection practices, please contact us:

Ainsdale Dental Practice
📧 hello@ainsdaledental.co.uk
📞 01704 579306