Cookie Policy
Last Updated: 06 February 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how South Kensington Medical and Dental uses cookies and similar technologies on our website, in compliance with UK GDPR and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, remember your preferences, and provide information to website owners about how their site is used.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to ensure our website works correctly, improve your browsing experience, and understand how visitors interact with our site. We do not use cookies to collect or process sensitive health information.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
| Category | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Essential for the website to function. Cannot be disabled. | Session |
| Functional | Remember your preferences (e.g., language, region). | 1 year |
| Analytics | Help us understand how visitors use our website (anonymised). | Up to 2 years |
| Marketing | Deliver relevant advertisements and measure campaign performance. | Up to 90 days |
4. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to work. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the website would not function without them.
5. Functional Cookies
These cookies allow us to remember choices you make (such as your preferred language or region) and provide enhanced, personalised features. If you disable these cookies, some services may not function properly.
6. Analytics Cookies
We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website. This helps us improve our site and services. Information collected is aggregated and anonymous.
We may use Google Analytics, which stores cookies to collect information about how you use our website. Google's privacy policy is available at policies.google.com/privacy.
7. Marketing Cookies
These cookies track your browsing activity to help us deliver relevant advertisements. They may be set by us or by third-party advertising partners. You can opt out of these cookies through your browser settings or our cookie consent tool.
8. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages:
- Google Analytics: Website analytics and performance
- Google Maps: Displaying our location
- Booking System: Online appointment scheduling
- Social Media Plugins: If you interact with embedded content
9. Managing Cookies
You can control cookies through:
- Our Cookie Banner: Choose which cookies to accept when you first visit
- Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies
- Third-Party Tools: Opt-out tools for specific services like Google Analytics
Note: Blocking certain cookies may affect website functionality and your user experience.
10. Browser Settings
To manage cookies in your browser:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies:
South Kensington Medical and Dental
20 Old Brompton Road
South Kensington
London SW7 3DL
📧 Email: info@southkenmd.co.uk
