Last updated: January 2024
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help the website remember your preferences and understand how you use the site.
We also use similar technologies such as pixels, local storage, and session storage that function in comparable ways.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Keep you signed in (if applicable)
- Understand how you use our website
- Improve our website and services
- Deliver relevant content
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie preferences | 1 year |
| session_id | Maintains your session state | Session |
Performance & Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve the website.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics - maintains session state | 2 years |
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your preferences. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we use.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| user_preferences | Stores your site preferences | 1 year |
4. Managing Cookies
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer.
Browser Settings
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View what cookies are stored and delete them individually
- Block third-party cookies
- Block cookies from specific sites
- Block all cookies
- Delete all cookies when you close your browser
Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may impact website functionality.
For information on managing cookies in popular browsers:
5. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control the use of these cookies. The relevant third party controls them in accordance with their own privacy policies.
Third-party services we may use include:
- Google Analytics: Website analytics and performance monitoring
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
7. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Anatomical Concepts (UK) LtdEmail: privacy@anatomicalconcepts.com
Phone: +44 (0)141 628 8222
For more information about how we handle your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.