Cookie Policy

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 are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.

Cookies allow websites to recognise you, remember your preferences, and provide you with a more personalised experience.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies on ipswichchiropractor.co.uk for several purposes:

• To make our website work properly
• To remember your preferences and settings
• To understand how visitors use our website
• To improve our website and services

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies (Always Active)

These cookies are necessary 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 Name	Purpose	Duration
cookieConsent	Stores your cookie consent preferences	1 year
session_id	Maintains your session while browsing	Session

3.2 Analytics Cookies (Optional)

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
_ga	Google Analytics - distinguishes unique users	2 years
_ga_*	Google Analytics - maintains session state	2 years
_gid	Google Analytics - distinguishes users	24 hours
_gat	Google Analytics - throttles request rate	1 minute

3.3 Functional Cookies (Optional)

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your preferences.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
preferredLocation	Remembers your location preference	30 days

3.4 Third-Party Cookies

Our website may include content from third parties (such as embedded maps or booking systems) that may set their own cookies. We do not control these cookies.

Service	Purpose	Privacy Policy
Google Maps	Embedded maps showing our location	Google Privacy Policy
Jane App	Online booking system	Jane App Privacy Policy
Google Fonts	Web fonts for typography	Google Privacy Policy

4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

4.1 Our Cookie Banner

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner that allows you to:

• Accept All: Accept all cookies including analytics and functional cookies
• Essential Only: Accept only essential cookies required for the website to function

You can change your preferences at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting our website.

4.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

• View what cookies are stored on your device
• Delete some or all cookies
• Block cookies from specific websites
• Block all cookies

Here's how to manage cookies in common browsers:

• Google Chrome: Settings †’ Privacy and security †’ Cookies and other site data
• Mozilla Firefox: Settings †’ Privacy & Security †’ Cookies and Site Data
• Microsoft Edge: Settings †’ Cookies and site permissions †’ Cookies and site data
• Safari: Preferences †’ Privacy †’ Cookies and website data
• Safari (iOS): Settings †’ Safari †’ Privacy & Security

Please note: Blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of this and other websites.

4.3 Google Analytics Opt-Out

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

5. More Information About Cookies

For more general information about cookies, including how to manage them, visit:

• www.aboutcookies.org
• www.allaboutcookies.org
• ICO guidance on cookies

6. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please revisit this page regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us: