Last updated – 12.04.2024

Effective date – 01.04.2024

Bellegrove Dental Surgery prioritises your privacy and are dedicated to being transparent about our use of cookies and similar tracking technologies. This policy provides detailed information about how we use cookies and how you can control them.

UNDERSTANDING COOKIES

Cookies are small data files placed on your device by websites. They help in remembering your preferences, understanding your interaction with our site, and enhancing your user experience. Cookies can be either:

Session Cookies: These are temporary and expire once you close your browser.
Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them.

TRACKING COOKIES USAGE

We utilise small files called cookies, stored on your device, to collect usage data and support certain website features. These cookies help us analyse and enhance our website.

Your browser can block all cookies or alert you when a cookie is being used. For guidance on managing cookies, visit the About Cookies website.

GOOGLE ANALYTICS

We use Google Analytics, a service by Google Inc., to track website traffic. The collected data, which Google may share with other services and use for ad personalisation, does not include personal information. Google is not based in the European Union.

You can prevent your site activity from being available to Google Analytics by installing their opt-out browser add-on.

For Google’s privacy practices, visit their Privacy Terms web page: https://www.google.com/intl/en/policies/privacy/ 

TYPES OF COOKIES WE USE

• Necessary (Essential) Cookies: These are crucial for the basic functioning of our website. They enable core functionalities such as setting privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms and cannot be switched off.
• Functional Cookies: These remember your choices (like your username, language, or region) and offer enhanced, more personal features.
• Analytics Cookies: These help us measure user interactions with our website content, aiding us in improving our website layout, content, and services.
• Performance Cookies: These gather anonymous data for statistical purposes on how visitors use our site, helping us understand user behaviours and enhance our services.
• Advertisement Cookies: These are used to deliver advertising that is more relevant to you. They also limit the repetition of ads and ensure proper display of advertisements, based on your interests.

THIRD-PARTY COOKIES

Our website may include functionalities from third-party services (like social media widgets or advertising networks), which may use cookies. These third-party cookies are not covered by our policy and are controlled by the respective third parties.

CONSENT AND CONTROL

On your first visit, we will ask for your consent to use cookies. You can customise or withdraw your consent anytime via our Cookie Banner. Note that disabling cookies may impact your experience on our website.

DATA PROTECTION AND PRIVACY

Our cookie usage aligns with our Privacy Policy, detailing how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

POLICY UPDATES

This policy may be updated to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Significant changes will be communicated through our website or via email.

CONTACT INFORMATION

For queries or concerns regarding this Cookie Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us.

Address: 201 Bellegrove Road, Welling, Kent, DA16 3RA
Email: enquiries@bellegrove-dental.co.uk
Phone: 020 8856 0963 or 020 8319 3113